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Everything you need to know before you go

Make the most of your day at the National Ploughing Championships, with these top tips.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Everything you need to know before you go

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Grass growth bounces back with rates over 60kg DM/ha

Grass growth bounces back with rates over 60kg DM/ha

NEWS 14 September 2026

Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

NEWS 12 September 2026

Weekend weather: rain to sweep across country on Saturday

Weekend weather: rain to sweep across country on Saturday

Weekend weather: rain to sweep across country on Saturday

NEWS 11 September 2026

Tillage Podcast: markets, a new herbicide and fieldwork

Tillage Podcast: markets, a new herbicide and fieldwork

Tillage Podcast: markets, a new herbicide and fieldwork

NEWS 10 September 2026

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Drought readiness in Food Vision 2030 revamp

Drought readiness in Food Vision 2030 revamp

A mid-term review of the Food Vision 2030 strategy will put a renewed focus on the risk of drought hitting grazing systems.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

There are only two cases in Wiltshire so far, but there are more under investigation.

FARMER WRITES 2 September 2026

Weekend weather: mild but wet and breezy conditions ahead

Weekend weather: mild but wet and breezy conditions ahead

Rain will spread across the country over the weekend, with breezy conditions and temperatures reaching up to 22°C.

NEWS 2 September 2026

August saw end to longest partial drought on record

August saw end to longest partial drought on record

Met Éireann has confirmed that August 2026 was warmer and drier than average, with four weather stations breaking their maximum temperature record for the month.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Western dairy farmers say there’s no such thing as having too much fodder

Western dairy farmers say there’s no such thing as having too much fodder

Connacht dairy farmers are coping well following a dry July, but warn that winter can start at any time in the west.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Welcome rainfall throws up some surprises

Welcome rainfall throws up some surprises

It has rained heavily in the south and southeast of the country, in particular, since late last week. This was welcomed, especially in areas which had experienced drought.

NEWS 2 September 2026

The wettest drought in history

The wettest drought in history

The Dealer was exasperated when told some parts of the southeast got more rain this summer than in the past two years.

DEALER 2 September 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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