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Over 8,000 badgers culled in 2025 under TB programme

Almost 20,000 badgers have been vaccinated against TB since the launch of large-scale vaccination in late 2019, the Minister for Agriculture has said.

NEWS 5 August 2026

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Watch: top call of €4,320 in Elphin for weanling heifers

Watch: top call of €4,320 in Elphin for weanling heifers

MARKETS 4 August 2026

Harlin family to host Agri Aware open farm event

Harlin family to host Agri Aware open farm event

NEWS 4 August 2026

Global Dairy Trade index up slightly

Global Dairy Trade index up slightly

Global Dairy Trade index up slightly

NEWS 4 August 2026

Certa returns as sponsor and fuel partner of Ploughing 2026

Certa returns as sponsor and fuel partner of Ploughing 2026

Certa returns as sponsor and fuel partner of Ploughing 2026

NEWS 4 August 2026

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IFA sounds alarm as bluetongue cases rise in England

IFA sounds alarm as bluetongue cases rise in England

As Ireland enters the peak midge-activity season, farmers must be vigilant, David Hall of the IFA has warned.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Substantial farm offers lifestyle, land and family living for €1.7m

Substantial farm offers lifestyle, land and family living for €1.7m

In a county where large blocks of land rarely come up for sale, this 94ac mixed-use residential farm ticks all the boxes.

FOR SALE 4 August 2026

Status yellow thunderstorm warning issued for four counties

Status yellow thunderstorm warning issued for four counties

Met Éireann is warning of heavy, thundery showers and lightning from 3pm to 7pm on Tuesday.

NEWS 4 August 2026

720ac Meath estate goes on sale for €14.5m

720ac Meath estate goes on sale for €14.5m

Guided at €14.5m, Rahinstown Estate includes a 16-bedroom mansion, two additional residences, 720ac of land and extensive equestrian facilities.

NEWS 4 August 2026

New free TB support guide for farmers and vets launched by Teagasc

New free TB support guide for farmers and vets launched by Teagasc

The free step-by-step guide was launched by Teagasc following research examining how farmers and vets experience TB outbreaks on Irish farms.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Funding boost for British farmers to install farming robots

Funding boost for British farmers to install farming robots

The British government has announced £20m (€23m) in funding to develop agricultural robots and farm automation, helping farms tackle labour shortages.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Mercury Matrons average an impressive €7,360

Mercury Matrons average an impressive €7,360

Taking place over the weekend was the hotly anticipated Mercury Matrons timed auction, which exceeded all expectations, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 4 August 2026

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Win a new Opel Grandland worth over €44,000

The Irish Farmers Journal has teamed up with Gowan Group, official Irish distributor of Opel, to give one lucky reader the chance to win this Opel Grandland Excellence worth over €44,000.

Win a new Opel Grandland worth over €44,000

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