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Perfect work-life balance for Westmeath father and son using robots

Twelve years on from starting out with one robot and 45 cows, Micháel and Kevin Fagan have made huge strides. Daire Cregg reports on how a focus on grass and compact calving has underpinned success.

MANAGEMENT 28 August 2026

Perfect work-life balance for Westmeath father and son using robots

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ICMSA matching farmers with fodder to those looking for supplies

ICMSA matching farmers with fodder to those looking for supplies

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Down to Agribusiness: exports, energy and Trump bails out Brazil

Down to Agribusiness: exports, energy and Trump bails out Brazil

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Irish Grassland Association president resigns before AGM

Irish Grassland Association president resigns before AGM

Irish Grassland Association president resigns before AGM

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CAP latest: renewed push to slash hundreds of billions off EU budget

CAP latest: renewed push to slash hundreds of billions off EU budget

CAP latest: renewed push to slash hundreds of billions off EU budget

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Watch: ‘you have to be on your game straight away’

Watch: ‘you have to be on your game straight away’

With extensive success on the national stage, Paudi Deery from Co Monaghan is hoping to take home another title at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 27 August 2026

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Proposals include a slashing of the suckler herd, major rewetting requirements and a ramping up of forestry cover.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 27 August 2026

Trend of spending more but getting less continues

Trend of spending more but getting less continues

Rate of inflation in retail beef prices has slowed down and UK shoppers have adjusted their buying habits accordingly.

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Weekend weather: rain approaching, with temperatures to remain in high teens

Weekend weather: rain approaching, with temperatures to remain in high teens

Unsettled conditions are expected for the coming days, with rain, showers and highs of 23°C, Met Éireann has forecast.

NEWS 27 August 2026

Westmeath land sells for 30% more than county average at auction

Westmeath land sells for 30% more than county average at auction

The 23.5ac Kilbeggan parcel drew 16 bids in just four minutes.

NEWS 27 August 2026

Macroom Buffalo Cheese recalled over Listeria risk amid ‘do not eat’ warning

Macroom Buffalo Cheese recalled over Listeria risk amid ‘do not eat’ warning

Wholesalers, distributors and retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale and consumers are advised not to eat the affected batch.

NEWS 27 August 2026

Tillage Podcast: harvest estimates, potato management and imported oats

Tillage Podcast: harvest estimates, potato management and imported oats

On this week’s Tillage Podcast, we go through the harvest estimates report, have interviews from the Haggard Stores potato open day and much more.

NEWS 27 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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