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Heavy utilisation of overdrafts expected in back end - Bank of Ireland

Merchant debt is at a much higher level this year compared to last year, according to Susan Maher of Bank of Ireland.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Heavy utilisation of overdrafts expected in back end - Bank of Ireland

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Vet app shortlisted for award at Ploughing 2026

Vet app shortlisted for award at Ploughing 2026

NEWS 10 September 2026

Fertiliser deadline: farmers must declare closing stocks by 15 October

Fertiliser deadline: farmers must declare closing stocks by 15 October

SCHEMES 9 September 2026

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

NEWS 19 August 2026

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

SCHEMES 5 August 2026

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The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

Moisture content impacts on grain weight and bonuses and deductions. In this article we look at some of the calculations.

CROPS 1 April 2026

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

Moisture content impacts on grain weight and bonuses and deductions. In this article we look at some of the calculations.

CROPS 1 April 2026

Farmers must shop local, or pay the price

Farmers must shop local, or pay the price

Farmers spend money locally, and that generates significant employment in both upstream and downstream industries, but the shadow of online shopping threatens the circular rural economy

DEALER 1 April 2026

Extension to deadline for badger biosecurity scheme applications

Extension to deadline for badger biosecurity scheme applications

Grant aid reaches a maximum of €2,000 excluding VAT i.e. maximum grant payable under this scheme.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Small cut to fertiliser prices in NI

Small cut to fertiliser prices in NI

Reports from local merchants suggest that price lists have been revised downwards by one of the main manufacturers.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Editorial: tillage positivity amidst price pressure

Editorial: tillage positivity amidst price pressure

Crops have been planted in the hope that margins will improve by the time harvest 2026 comes around.

VIEWPOINTS 1 April 2026

Editorial: tillage farmers making progress after a tough spring

Editorial: tillage farmers making progress after a tough spring

Grain prices have not risen substantially, as fertiliser and fuel prices soar.

VIEWPOINTS 1 April 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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