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Connection with Irish dairy weakening in younger consumers - NDC survey

The new NDC campaign aims to showcase the people, animals and pasture-based farming system behind Irish dairy, while highlighting what makes dairy farming in Ireland distinctive.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Connection with Irish dairy weakening in younger consumers - NDC survey

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Last call for applications for programme supporting rural female entrepreneurs

Last call for applications for programme supporting rural female entrepreneurs

NEWS 14 September 2026

Suffolk to showcase commercial farmer focus at Ploughing

Suffolk to showcase commercial farmer focus at Ploughing

NEWS 14 September 2026

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 14 September 2026

Second Irish Texel Premier Sale sees large entries and strong trade

Second Irish Texel Premier Sale sees large entries and strong trade

Second Irish Texel Premier Sale sees large entries and strong trade

PEDIGREE 14 September 2026

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'There's a real community around it'

'There's a real community around it'

For many individuals involved behind the scenes of the Ploughing, their involvement spans back generations. Directors and secretaries of the NPA reflect on the people and memories of the events.

NEWS 13 September 2026

Dairy Management: September good time to complete simple cashflow forecast

Dairy Management: September good time to complete simple cashflow forecast

Now is the time to review the cash position of the farm for 2026 based on lower milk prices and increased feed costs, writes Brendan Horan.

MANAGEMENT 13 September 2026

Are there premium markets in grain at present?

Are there premium markets in grain at present?

Malting barley, gluten-free oats, food-grade oats. They are often considered crops for premium markets, but not all appear to carry that premium anymore.

NEWS 13 September 2026

Fertiliser support scheme top-up a ‘clear’ budget ask - Minister Heydon

Fertiliser support scheme top-up a ‘clear’ budget ask - Minister Heydon

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said he is negotiating a top-up to the fertiliser support scheme with Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers.

NEWS 13 September 2026

Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

The ILEA has accused authorities in the Netherlands of conducting an 'unjustified attack' on Irish calf exporters, as it warned demands had been made of them that are not required by law.

NEWS 13 September 2026

A win for golf and tillage farmers: US tariffs to be removed from Irish whiskey

A win for golf and tillage farmers: US tariffs to be removed from Irish whiskey

Tariffs on Irish whiskey being sold into the United States are to be removed following an announcement by US president Donald Trump at the Irish Open.

NEWS 13 September 2026

Where to find Bord Bia at the National Ploughing Championships

Where to find Bord Bia at the National Ploughing Championships

Bord Bia will be located at Block 2, Row 13, Stand 261, within the Government of Ireland Village at the 2026 National Ploughing Champions.

NEWS 13 September 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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