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From soil to hedges and reducing artificial inputs: farms are making changes

In this article we feature the winners of the Teagasc FBD Sustainability Awards from many farming sectors and different farming categories.

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From soil to hedges and reducing artificial inputs: farms are making changes

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Flahavan’s oats awards head to Cork and Tipperary

Flahavan’s oats awards head to Cork and Tipperary

NEWS 28 November 2025

Organic porridge oats from Dunnes Stores recalled

Organic porridge oats from Dunnes Stores recalled

NEWS 25 November 2025

Over 1m ha of land is farmed in NI

Over 1m ha of land is farmed in NI

Over 1m ha of land is farmed in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 November 2025

Organic Farming Scheme opens for applications

Organic Farming Scheme opens for applications

Organic Farming Scheme opens for applications

NEWS 19 November 2025

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Farm-specific engagement required to reduce anthelmintic resistance

Farm-specific engagement required to reduce anthelmintic resistance

Getting the basics right is the first of a number of key steps to reducing resistance to wormers, according to Nuffield Ireland scholar Nick Cotter.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Forests and food main topics to headline agroforestry event

Forests and food main topics to headline agroforestry event

The conference is focused on the integration of trees into productive farming systems.

FORESTRY 22 October 2025

Tillage Podcast: Irish oats, stubble rules and prices

Tillage Podcast: Irish oats, stubble rules and prices

James Flahavan of Flahavan’s shares his insights into markets, consumer choices and demand on this week’s Tillage Podcast.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Organic oats in demand: we have the facts, figures and farmers’ views

Organic oats in demand: we have the facts, figures and farmers’ views

The Flahavan’s Organic Oat Growers Conference attracted over 200 people who came to hear the latest research and meet other farmers.

NEWS 22 October 2025

What sort of profits are possible from organic oats?

What sort of profits are possible from organic oats?

Organic oats are the main outlet for organic tillage farmers in Ireland to sell their produce that offers them a premium price.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Tillage Podcast: crop insurance and how it works

Tillage Podcast: crop insurance and how it works

This week’s show features an interview with crop insurance expert Dalynn Hoch of RCIS, which operates in the 50 states in the US.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Flahavan’s pays €415/t and wants more organic oats

Flahavan’s pays €415/t and wants more organic oats

The organic oat grower award was presented at the Organic Oat Growers’ Conference on Tuesday, 21 October.

NEWS 22 October 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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