Rented land

Low-cost stockproof fencing is an art that's hard to master

Derek Robinson has had to make some more repairs to a fence on rented land.

FARMER WRITES 20 May 2026

Low-cost stockproof fencing is an art that's hard to master

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Majority of rented land in US owned by non-farming landlords

Majority of rented land in US owned by non-farming landlords

NEWS 17 March 2026

Entitlement transfer warning

Entitlement transfer warning

NEWS 18 February 2026

Over 90% of NI farms below £5m tax limit

Over 90% of NI farms below £5m tax limit

Over 90% of NI farms below £5m tax limit

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 December 2025

Farmer views: 'crucial to retain the derogation'

Farmer views: 'crucial to retain the derogation'

Farmer views: 'crucial to retain the derogation'

NEWS 5 November 2025

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Young farmer takes up the mantle of broccoli growing

Young farmer takes up the mantle of broccoli growing

"My Dad pours his heart and soul into the farm, for it not to be continued on when he retires would be horrible," says Luke Brophy.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Where will pig, poultry and cattle manure go when tillage is gone?

Where will pig, poultry and cattle manure go when tillage is gone?

Tillage farmers are really struggling at present and as they go out of business, other sectors need to realise that tillage is a vital part of Irish farming.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Tillage in need of cash injection, says IFA

Tillage in need of cash injection, says IFA

The IFA's grain chair says that funding for tillage farmers is needed, and needed now. And that it is funding the Government promised to deliver.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Dairy incomes more than doubled in 2024

Dairy incomes more than doubled in 2024

Of the 15,131 dairy farmers surveyed, it found that the average family farm income was €108,189, up from around €50,000 last year, but down from 2022’s record of €157,600.

NEWS 1 January 1970

My Farming Week: Philip O’Leary and Aileen Sheehan, Whitechurch, Co Cork

My Farming Week: Philip O’Leary and Aileen Sheehan, Whitechurch, Co Cork

On this edition of My Farming Week, we spoke to Philip O’Leary and Aileen Sheehan from Co Cork who won the 2024 Dairygold milk quality and sustainability award.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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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