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Is fruit and vegetable production on the brink?

High input and labour costs coupled with uncertain weather mean that the fruit and vegetable sector is the most vulnerable in Irish farming.

DEALER 11 March 2026

Is fruit and vegetable production on the brink?

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Micheál makes time to open the boardroom

Micheál makes time to open the boardroom

NEWS 11 March 2026

Sit-in drama at Wexford IFA AGM

Sit-in drama at Wexford IFA AGM

DEALER 11 March 2026

Strong Lakeland Dairies backing for two charities

Strong Lakeland Dairies backing for two charities

Strong Lakeland Dairies backing for two charities

DEALER 11 March 2026

Candler set to herd cats at parade

Candler set to herd cats at parade

Candler set to herd cats at parade

DEALER 11 March 2026

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Six incoming on Tirlán's board

Six incoming on Tirlán's board

In yet another reminder of the demographic challenge facing farming, almost half the Tirlán board is retiring on age grounds at the same time.

DEALER 4 March 2026

A bid of history in Westmeath auction

A bid of history in Westmeath auction

Word reached The Dealer that there was a very wide range of bids placed at an auction for a Co Westmeath property with links to Lawrence of Arabia. A little, or large, bid of history perhaps.

DEALER 4 March 2026

Does the Ornua board need a little bit of zest?

Does the Ornua board need a little bit of zest?

Of the 15 current board members, The Dealer reckons that at least 10 are eligible for the free travel.

DEALER 4 March 2026

Some spanner for one spanner

Some spanner for one spanner

A spanner has gone under the hammer for £3,100 in the UK. Yes, you read that right.

NEWS 4 March 2026

A nice payday

A nice payday

Glanbia’s chief financial officer timed his big payout perfectly.

DEALER 4 March 2026

Department savaged over 'heritage' tag for replica gates

Department savaged over 'heritage' tag for replica gates

The use of replica gates by ACRES farmers has been slated by enthusiasts of the real-deal wrought iron gates.

DEALER 4 March 2026

A tale of two Larrys

A tale of two Larrys

The airing of the first part of the Larry Goodman documentary came hot on the heels of the resolution of the IFA/Bord Bia dispute.

DEALER 4 March 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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