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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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Investigation foils attempt to claim EU funding for fake vineyards

Investigation foils attempt to claim EU funding for fake vineyards

NEWS 22 August 2026

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

MARTS 22 August 2026

Agri jobs: dairy, livestock and horticultural roles available

Agri jobs: dairy, livestock and horticultural roles available

Agri jobs: dairy, livestock and horticultural roles available

NEWS 22 August 2026

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

GRASS & FEEDING 22 August 2026

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2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

2026 mart prices trending ahead of 2025

Many farmers are of the opinion that mart prices are running lower than in 2025 but prices for weanlings and stores in the first half of the year are higher while heavier cattle are on a par

MARTS 21 August 2026

Calf birth registrations running almost 40,000 head higher

Calf birth registrations running almost 40,000 head higher

The increase is underpinned by a 20,000 head increase in dairy birth registrations and a similar increase in birth registrations to beef cows.

NEWS 21 August 2026

'Screamingly obvious' there's already a fodder shortage - ICMSA

'Screamingly obvious' there's already a fodder shortage - ICMSA

The ICMSA is demanding that supports and logistics are put in place to move extra fodder in the west to affected areas in the east and south of Ireland.

NEWS 21 August 2026

‘If straw is going west, we need to see silage coming east’ - ICSA

‘If straw is going west, we need to see silage coming east’ - ICSA

The ICSA has welcomed the earlier mowing of riparian zones, but said planning for next spring needs to happen now.

NEWS 21 August 2026

Huge costs incurred may mean potatoes won't pay this season

Huge costs incurred may mean potatoes won't pay this season

Bruising, small potatoes and high dry matter are worries for potato farmers.

CROPS 21 August 2026

Watch: mule hoggets sell to a high of €400 in Ballinrobe

Watch: mule hoggets sell to a high of €400 in Ballinrobe

The first day of the annual two-day sale saw average price back but keen demand for quality hoggets at the Mayo Mule and Greyface Group's premier sale.

MARKETS 21 August 2026

Irish Ferries confirms it will continue transport of live animals

Irish Ferries confirms it will continue transport of live animals

The IFA has become an official notice party in the judicial review taken by Ethical Farming Ireland against the Department of Agriculture, it said.

NEWS 21 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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