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My Farming Week: Edmond Phelan, Islandkeane, Fenor, Co Waterford

Edmond Phelan runs a tillage and beef enterprise with organic oats and beef and says he has no regrets about going organic.

NEWS 22 April 2026

My Farming Week: Edmond Phelan, Islandkeane, Fenor, Co Waterford

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Ploughs busy as land slowly dries

Ploughs busy as land slowly dries

CROPS 1 April 2026

New organic producer organisation launched

New organic producer organisation launched

NEWS 11 March 2026

Ballymahon Mart moves to Martbids

Ballymahon Mart moves to Martbids

Ballymahon Mart moves to Martbids

NEWS 11 March 2026

Fertiliser going out on drier land

Fertiliser going out on drier land

Fertiliser going out on drier land

CROPS 4 March 2026

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Bord Bia targets increased QA uptake in sheep, says livestock manager

Bord Bia targets increased QA uptake in sheep, says livestock manager

Just 60% of Irish lamb is quality assured, well below the 90-95% of beef, which qualifies for the quality standard.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Women wanted for western organic committee

Women wanted for western organic committee

Teagasc organic advisor John Noonan would love to see 50% women on the committee of the new Western Organic Producer Organisation Group.

DEALER 4 February 2026

Lough Boora 24ac organic holding up for sale

Lough Boora 24ac organic holding up for sale

A farm that has been certified organic for almost 30 years has come up for sale in Co Offaly. For sale by private treaty, this farm is served by a wide network of roads.

FOR SALE 4 February 2026

New organic sheep group established in the west

New organic sheep group established in the west

The Western Organics Producer Organisation Group aims to improve market access for organic lamb and enhance the bargaining power of organic farmers.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

The combination of succession issues, other career opportunities and organic incentives has led to many farmers 'quiet quitting'.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Over 250 more farmers join the Organic Farming Scheme

Over 250 more farmers join the Organic Farming Scheme

There have been just under 270 new farmers green-lit for organic scheme funding.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Sheep Management: earlier lambing, adherence to CLP and organic feeds

Sheep Management: earlier lambing, adherence to CLP and organic feeds

Hygiene and nutrition are critical factors where turnout of ewes and young lambs is delayed due to inclement weather and poor ground conditions.

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

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