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Keeping potato crops alive now a priority - Teagasc

Farmers who have not yet irrigated their crop, should not do so now, Shay Phelan of Teagasc advises.

NEWS 22 August 2026

Keeping potato crops alive now a priority - Teagasc

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Stretch fodder reserves to avoid empty pits this January - Teagasc

Stretch fodder reserves to avoid empty pits this January - Teagasc

NEWS 21 August 2026

Evidence needed of how acute drought impact is before action taken - Burke

Evidence needed of how acute drought impact is before action taken - Burke

NEWS 20 August 2026

Organic group launches first sheep sale

Organic group launches first sheep sale

Organic group launches first sheep sale

MARTS 19 August 2026

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

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Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

The ASA’s annual conference will be held at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, on Thursday 3 September, under the theme 'roots of resilience: safeguarding our food production model for the next generation'.

NEWS 17 August 2026

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

Farm organisations have been calling on the Minister to reconvene the committee with immediate effect.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Waiting until Budget 2027 for drought supports is 'too late' - ICSA

Waiting until Budget 2027 for drought supports is 'too late' - ICSA

Supports and financial aid is needed now to if farmers are to navigate the challenges posed by both the drought and the resulting fodder shortage, the ICSA and ICMSA have said.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Farmers face 'big challenges ahead' on water quality - ASA

Farmers face 'big challenges ahead' on water quality - ASA

The ASA’s annual conference will be held at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, on Thursday 3 September, under the theme 'Roots of resilience: safeguarding our food production model for the next generation.'

NEWS 17 August 2026

Almost 40% of farms short of fodder - Teagasc

Almost 40% of farms short of fodder - Teagasc

As soil moisture deficits approach 100mm in the east and southeast, data shows that only 32% of farmers are on target or have surplus fodder for winter.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Teagasc to reduce Ploughing 2026 spend over budget cuts

Teagasc to reduce Ploughing 2026 spend over budget cuts

The Teagasc Walsh Scholar numbers will also take a hit, as well as expenditure on open days, cleaning, catering, agricultural contracting, repairs and maintenance.

NEWS 17 August 2026

New Teagasc PHD to examine impact of solar PVs on biodiversity

New Teagasc PHD to examine impact of solar PVs on biodiversity

The fully funded Walsh Scholars PHD is based at Teagasc Johnstown Castle and investigates the impact of agrivoltaic systems on biodiversity and soil physical properties.

NEWS 17 August 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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