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Camera at the Mart: keen demand for quality heifers in Balla

Balla Mart’s maiden heifer sale on Friday last saw farmers, northern buyers and specialist heifer producers battle it out to secure top-end heifers.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for quality heifers in Balla

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Farmers urged to watch for lungworm as wet and warm weather drives spike

Farmers urged to watch for lungworm as wet and warm weather drives spike

NEWS 18 September 2026

‘The crème de la crème’: 228ac Mayo farm seeks €2.2m

‘The crème de la crème’: 228ac Mayo farm seeks €2.2m

FOR SALE 16 September 2026

‘Total mystery’ as Mayo farmers left without answers to red dust on land

‘Total mystery’ as Mayo farmers left without answers to red dust on land

‘Total mystery’ as Mayo farmers left without answers to red dust on land

NEWS 12 September 2026

Yellow rainfall warnings issued for seven counties

Yellow rainfall warnings issued for seven counties

Yellow rainfall warnings issued for seven counties

NEWS 11 September 2026

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Clarke Agri Eng to debut new direct drill at the Ploughing

Clarke Agri Eng to debut new direct drill at the Ploughing

Clarke Agri Engineering will debut the firm's new 24-row, 3m Pasture Pro direct drill at next week's National Ploughing Championships.

FARM MACHINERY 21 August 2026

New president of Irish Grassland Association

New president of Irish Grassland Association

Vincent Griffith had resigned from the role of president of the Irish Grassland Association prior to the AGM.

NEWS 21 August 2026

Welcome rainfall throws up some surprises

Welcome rainfall throws up some surprises

It has rained heavily in the south and southeast of the country, in particular, since late last week. This was welcomed, especially in areas which had experienced drought.

NEWS 21 August 2026

Project aims to tackle challenges for female farmers

Project aims to tackle challenges for female farmers

A women-only knowledge transfer group in Mayo has grown into a project aimed at breaking down barriers for female farmers and finding practical solutions to the challenges they face on-farm.

FEATURE 21 August 2026

Irish Grassland Association president resigns before AGM

Irish Grassland Association president resigns before AGM

Vincent Griffith has resigned from the role of president of the Irish Grassland Association.

NEWS 21 August 2026

'We shed a tear for my husband, John, and all who never saw Mayo's triumph'

'We shed a tear for my husband, John, and all who never saw Mayo's triumph'

Memories of following the Green and Red through the years come flooding back as Margaret Leahy reflects on those who waited a lifetime for success.

BLOG 21 August 2026

Watch: mule hoggets sell to a high of €400 in Ballinrobe

Watch: mule hoggets sell to a high of €400 in Ballinrobe

The first day of the annual two-day sale saw average price back but keen demand for quality hoggets at the Mayo Mule and Greyface Group's premier sale.

MARKETS 21 August 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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