Wicklow

Clover and multispecies the saviours for organic farms which were in drought

The drought has highlighted the importance of multispecies and clover swards in organic systems for many farmers and the IFA is calling for the red clover scheme to be reintroduced.

NEWS 19 September 2026

Clover and multispecies the saviours for organic farms which were in drought

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Connection with Irish dairy weakening in younger consumers - NDC survey

Connection with Irish dairy weakening in younger consumers - NDC survey

NEWS 14 September 2026

50ac coastal Wicklow estate owned by nuns' order hits market

50ac coastal Wicklow estate owned by nuns' order hits market

NEWS 3 September 2026

Wicklow contractor running both disc and power harrow drills

Wicklow contractor running both disc and power harrow drills

Wicklow contractor running both disc and power harrow drills

FARM MACHINERY 2 September 2026

Tractor drive from Mizen to Malin

Tractor drive from Mizen to Malin

Tractor drive from Mizen to Malin

DEALER 29 July 2026

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Dunne’s thrilling shearing year continues with Royal Welsh win

Dunne’s thrilling shearing year continues with Royal Welsh win

Sean Dunne from Co Wicklow added the Royal Welsh intermediate title to his recent Irish and Scottish championship wins and, of course, his title of New Zealand’s top junior shearer.

NEWS 28 May 2026

Young Stock Podcast: Wicklow woman on farming, sales and succession

Young Stock Podcast: Wicklow woman on farming, sales and succession

In this week's episode, Shillelagh's Sophie Tyner talks about balancing part-time farming with full-time work as a regional sales manager.

NEWS 28 May 2026

Agri jobs: potential for progression to partnership on Cork dairy farm

Agri jobs: potential for progression to partnership on Cork dairy farm

A west Cork dairy farm is seeking an experienced farm worker, with the position offering potential for long-term progression to a partnership for the successful candidate.

NEWS 28 May 2026

Silage yields hit by up to €180/ac by wild deer grazing farmland

Silage yields hit by up to €180/ac by wild deer grazing farmland

There are 193 deer-management groups in Ireland, with 1,251 landowners and 754 hunters enrolled across 100,858 ha. Niamh Murphy reports on the losses deer damage can cause to grassland.

NEWS 28 May 2026

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

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Investigation into illegal fire on 66ha of land in Wicklow – Minister

Investigation into illegal fire on 66ha of land in Wicklow – Minister

Despite the emergency services' best efforts where they were on the scene for 24 hours, some 66 hectares of land were burned.

NEWS 28 May 2026

Roadkill and stag parties feature in lively deer debate

Roadkill and stag parties feature in lively deer debate

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture took a deep dive into deer management and discovered how little is known about the number of wild deer in the country.

NEWS 28 May 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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