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Potatoes and beet starting to struggle

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Tipperary and Donegal where the cereal harvest has wrapped up for many.

CROPS 19 August 2026

Potatoes and beet starting to struggle

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Farm Tech Talk: live exports blow, price bonuses for organic lamb and drought

Farm Tech Talk: live exports blow, price bonuses for organic lamb and drought

NEWS 14 August 2026

Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

BUILDINGS 12 August 2026

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

Organic sheep farmers seek better market access

Organic sheep farmers seek better market access

Organic sheep farmers seek better market access

MARKETS 12 August 2026

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US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

The number of US farms capturing biogas has more than doubled in five years, with agricultural projects now focused on producing biomethane.

RENEWABLES 18 July 2026

Invasive plant species having a detrimental effect on organic farms

Invasive plant species having a detrimental effect on organic farms

With mechanical control methods in some cases seen as contributing to the proliferation of invasive species the Department is making a derogation available to use prohibited substances.

SCHEMES 18 July 2026

Hackett joins Glenisk board

Hackett joins Glenisk board

The organic yoghurt maker is based in Tullamore, Co Offaly, so she won’t have far to travel from the home farm.

DEALER 18 July 2026

My Farming Week: David Murphy, Moulorostig, Sneem, Co Kerry

My Farming Week: David Murphy, Moulorostig, Sneem, Co Kerry

David Walsh runs an organic hill sheep flock near Sneem, Co Kerry. Dry weather means he's had extra off-farm work lately as a part-time firefighter.

NEWS 18 July 2026

Mixed grain yields in drought conditions

Mixed grain yields in drought conditions

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Donegal, Tipperary and Wexford as winter crops go under the knife.

CROPS 18 July 2026

Organic lamb finishing events to be held across the country

Organic lamb finishing events to be held across the country

A series of three events titled “From Farm to Fork” will take place in three locations, combining practical demonstrations with research and expert discussions.

NEWS 18 July 2026

Sheep farmers upbeat on lamb prices amid drought pressures

Sheep farmers upbeat on lamb prices amid drought pressures

Grass will be getting scarce in the next few days and weeks on sheep farms if the dry weather continues, which will increase the need to feed silage and concentrates.

NEWS 18 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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