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Sun shines on Irish grocery sales

Irish shoppers went to the supermarkets more this summer and bought more when they were there.

NEWS 24 August 2026

Sun shines on Irish grocery sales

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Weekend weather: highest temperatures of 19°C in largely dry conditions

Weekend weather: highest temperatures of 19°C in largely dry conditions

NEWS 21 August 2026

Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

NEWS 20 August 2026

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

FARMER WRITES 19 August 2026

Lighter store lamb trade feeling pinch of drought

Lighter store lamb trade feeling pinch of drought

Lighter store lamb trade feeling pinch of drought

MARKETS 19 August 2026

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£65m drought support for English farmers

£65m drought support for English farmers

In response, the National Farmers’ Union described the package as 'an important step'.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 August 2026

Editorial: grass crisis looming in the southeast

Editorial: grass crisis looming in the southeast

There is no significant rain forecast for at least the next 10 days in the southeast.

VIEWPOINTS 17 August 2026

Co-ops announce July milk prices and drought support

Co-ops announce July milk prices and drought support

Tirlán, Dairygold and Kinisla have announced base prices for July, as well as drought supports for milk suppliers.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels in the southeast are running up to 40% below the Long-Term Average resulting in drought conditions. Meanwhile some parts of the west have received close to their usual rainfall.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Drought grips Europe’s farms

Drought grips Europe’s farms

This summer Europe has been hit with extreme heat and excessive drought in many regions which has affected crops and milk yields.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

Concrete actions and meaningful supports that address the challenges farmers are facing now and in the months ahead are needed, Macra has said.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Sector 'at risk' as growers will need financial aid to grow crops in 2027 - IFA

Sector 'at risk' as growers will need financial aid to grow crops in 2027 - IFA

The IFA has said that many growers will not be in a position to grow crops next year with no financial aid as a result of the depressed grain yields this year.

NEWS 17 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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