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Beef factories paying more than quoted prices

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished stock.

MARKETS 25 May 2026

Beef factories paying more than quoted prices

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Temperatures to reach up to 30°C on Tuesday as silage wagons roll

Temperatures to reach up to 30°C on Tuesday as silage wagons roll

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All eligible farm safety applications to be approved under latest TAMS

All eligible farm safety applications to be approved under latest TAMS

NEWS 25 May 2026

New regenerative farming EIP launched

New regenerative farming EIP launched

New regenerative farming EIP launched

NEWS 25 May 2026

Tractor Safety Week: farmers called on to reassess machinery safety

Tractor Safety Week: farmers called on to reassess machinery safety

Tractor Safety Week: farmers called on to reassess machinery safety

NEWS 25 May 2026

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Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

The incident took place on Sunday and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

NEWS 24 May 2026

Green light for Country Crest AD plant after appeal

Green light for Country Crest AD plant after appeal

The proposed AD plant will be supplied with around 60,000 tonnes of feedstock per year, consisting mainly of grass and whole-crop silage, vegetable and food processing by-products, slurry and manures.

NEWS 24 May 2026

Jump in number of farmers with off-farm incomes

Jump in number of farmers with off-farm incomes

Latest research from Teagasc shows more than half of farmers in some sectors have a second income.

NEWS 24 May 2026

42 vehicles seized for green diesel misuse in 2026

42 vehicles seized for green diesel misuse in 2026

In 2025, 126 vehicles were seized for the misuse of green diesel on Irish roads.

NEWS 24 May 2026

How to apply for the fuel support and TB scheme before deadline

How to apply for the fuel support and TB scheme before deadline

Aidan Brennan looks at how farmers can apply for the fuel support and TB scheme before the deadline closes on Wednesday 27 May.

NEWS 24 May 2026

New beef range boasts 23% lower carbon footprint

New beef range boasts 23% lower carbon footprint

The carbon footprint of the Bright Meat Company range is up to 23% lower than other equivalent Irish beef products.

NEWS 24 May 2026

Watch: this week in pictures as sheep sales, crop walks and key events unfold

Watch: this week in pictures as sheep sales, crop walks and key events unfold

Some of our top photos from the past week include sheep sales at Tullow Mart, crop walks action and scenery from 2026 Balmoral Show.

NEWS 24 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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