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Cost of producing fruit and vegetables in Ireland rises by almost 4%

The cost of producing horticultural crops in Ireland rose by 3.9% on average between January 2025 and January 2026, according to Teagasc’s Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2026 report.

NEWS 26 May 2026

Cost of producing fruit and vegetables in Ireland rises by almost 4%

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In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

PEDIGREE 26 May 2026

World seed industry – the facts and figures

World seed industry – the facts and figures

NEWS 26 May 2026

FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

NEWS 26 May 2026

Wexford machinery dealer falls victim to €25,000 digger scam

Wexford machinery dealer falls victim to €25,000 digger scam

Wexford machinery dealer falls victim to €25,000 digger scam

NEWS 26 May 2026

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Photo competition: have you got the best silage photo of 2026?

Photo competition: have you got the best silage photo of 2026?

To enter this year's competition, fill out the form below with your details and attach your photo.

NEWS 25 May 2026

Demand for Limousin bulls surges

Demand for Limousin bulls surges

Those who traveled to Roscommon Mart on Saturday for the Irish Limousin Cattle Society's sale were obviously intent on buying, as demand for bulls and heifers rocketed, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 25 May 2026

Kinisla director says he’ll seek contract deadline extension

Kinisla director says he’ll seek contract deadline extension

James McInerney made the statement at Munster producers group meeting in Ennis on Monday.

NEWS 25 May 2026

Watch: seed congress - where some 8.8m tonnes of seed are traded

Watch: seed congress - where some 8.8m tonnes of seed are traded

The World Seed Congress is held by the International Seed Federation and this year it took place in Lisbon, Portugal.

NEWS 25 May 2026

Climate change and generational renewal shaping future farming - study

Climate change and generational renewal shaping future farming - study

The findings provide a clear basis for refining support frameworks under CAP and related initiatives.

NEWS 25 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: cull ewes sell to €328 in Mountbellew Mart

Camera at the Mart: cull ewes sell to €328 in Mountbellew Mart

The purebred Texel ewes were the sale highlight, but there was also keen demand for ram lambs, with live export buyers active.

MARKETS 25 May 2026

Beef factories paying more than quoted prices

Beef factories paying more than quoted prices

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished stock.

MARKETS 25 May 2026

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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

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