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My Farming Week: How Kay O'Sullivan runs her Cork farm without buying ration

Kay was one of three farmers nominated for the best female organic farmer as part of the EU Organic Farmer Awards.

NEWS 24 September 2026

My Farming Week: How Kay O'Sullivan runs her Cork farm without buying ration

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Majority of farmers go without proper holiday

Majority of farmers go without proper holiday

NEWS 24 September 2026

Bounce for beef trade

Bounce for beef trade

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Factory agents try to resist sheep price climb

Factory agents try to resist sheep price climb

Factory agents try to resist sheep price climb

NEWS 23 September 2026

Editorial: Budget 2027, a chance to support farmers

Editorial: Budget 2027, a chance to support farmers

Editorial: Budget 2027, a chance to support farmers

VIEWPOINTS 23 September 2026

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New farmer funds and extra scheme places promised as nature plan drafted

New farmer funds and extra scheme places promised as nature plan drafted

Many measures that are pencilled in in the draft plan have already been rolled out at farm level, including the removal of invasive species and rewetting peaty farmland.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Almost 60% of farmers opposed to planned abolition of entitlements

Almost 60% of farmers opposed to planned abolition of entitlements

Most farmers are not convinced on plans to scrap entitlements and push convergence to 100% from 2028.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Feed price hike of €20–25/t in the pipeline

Feed price hike of €20–25/t in the pipeline

The increases represent a 6-7% hike on existing prices and will take the cost of standard dairy and beef rations to around €370-380/t.

NEWS 23 September 2026

New rural planning guidelines aim to end 'eircode lottery' in 2027

New rural planning guidelines aim to end 'eircode lottery' in 2027

The new rules will be enforced in early 2027, and will make it easier to get planning approved in rural areas, Minister of State John Cummins said.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

It was a tale of two halves for fertiliser use as for grass growth this year, writes Pat O'Toole.

NEWS 23 September 2026

A career in greenkeeping: ‘It has a great community’

A career in greenkeeping: ‘It has a great community’

As Ireland raises the bar on golf courses and sports pitches, demand is growing for skilled professionals in sportsturf management, writes Claire Murphy.

CAREERS 23 September 2026

Country Vibes....a few of our favourite things.

Country Vibes....a few of our favourite things.

From Kilkenny Law Festival to scam warnings and poetry, Emer Roche shares some of the things catching our eye this week.

FEATURES 23 September 2026

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Meet the winner of our Opel Grandland competition

Luke Clogher from Cloverhill, Co Roscommon, took home the SUV worth €44,000.

Meet the winner of our Opel Grandland competition

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