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Tillage Podcast: ideal conditions for wheat in southeast

Paul Colgan gives us a rundown on crops in Kilkenny and Waterford this week, from winter wheat to spring barley.

NEWS 30 April 2026

Tillage Podcast: ideal conditions for wheat in southeast

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Sheep management: grass tetany, nematodirus and weighing accuracy

Sheep management: grass tetany, nematodirus and weighing accuracy

MANAGEMENT 29 April 2026

The weather drives a farmers’ mood

The weather drives a farmers’ mood

FARMER WRITES 29 April 2026

Farmer Writes: cows cycling and calves thriving

Farmer Writes: cows cycling and calves thriving

Farmer Writes: cows cycling and calves thriving

FARMER WRITES 29 April 2026

Good weather brightens beef trade

Good weather brightens beef trade

Good weather brightens beef trade

MARKETS 27 April 2026

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Behind the scenes on the host farms

Behind the scenes on the host farms

The host farm for the Grass 2026 shares what’s happening on the farm with Irish Farmers Journal deputy editor, Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Farmer Writes: spring arrives at last in Donegal

Farmer Writes: spring arrives at last in Donegal

If conditions hold, James Strain should be able to push on and get the reseeding done in good time.

FARMER WRITES 22 April 2026

Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

Donegal Country Council has issued an orange warning for high fire risk as a result of the current weather forecast, remaining in place until Monday 27 April.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Pesticide users urged to take extra care ahead of spraying season

Pesticide users urged to take extra care ahead of spraying season

It only takes one drop of pesticide to impact a drinking water source. Uisce Éireann and the National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group in reminder to pesticide users.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Weekend weather: fine weather to continue

Weekend weather: fine weather to continue

The high pressure system is set to continue into the weekend and next week, bringing mainly dry and mild weather, with spells of sunshine and some isolated showers.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Tillage Podcast: feeding crops, spring sowing and minding plants

Tillage Podcast: feeding crops, spring sowing and minding plants

This week’s show has a sowing update, but places a focus on minding crops and feeding plants to keep them healthy.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Sun shines for crops to go in, crop derogation applied for

Sun shines for crops to go in, crop derogation applied for

Good weather has arrived and is badly needed on tillage farms to allow land to dry out and to get spring crops planted.

NEWS 22 April 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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