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Rural women to watch out for in 2026

For International Women's Day, we are highlighting five women to watch out for as the farmers, entrepreneurs and leaders paving the way, writes Sarah McIntosh.

LIVING LIFE 5 March 2026

Rural women to watch out for in 2026

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Celebrating Irish women forging new paths in food

Celebrating Irish women forging new paths in food

L2 4 March 2026

Barbara McAteer: getting to the heart of holistic handmade skincare

Barbara McAteer: getting to the heart of holistic handmade skincare

FEATURES 18 February 2026

Land shortages meet a shortage of young farmers

Land shortages meet a shortage of young farmers

Land shortages meet a shortage of young farmers

LAND REPORT 6 February 2026

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

FEATURES 28 January 2026

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Money Mentor: AI in food production: a practical tool or just hype?

Money Mentor: AI in food production: a practical tool or just hype?

New technologies promise to transform how we grow and produce food. But can AI add value to your business?

MONEY MENTOR 17 December 2025

‘It’s a new year, and it’s good to be alive – embrace it'

‘It’s a new year, and it’s good to be alive – embrace it'

The new year stretches ahead. Change the things that need changing. Resolve to keep a record of farm events in your diary.

FEATURES 17 December 2025

Hidden Acres: where tradition meets forward thinking

Hidden Acres: where tradition meets forward thinking

A family horticulture farm founded in 1963 has developed into a unique hospitality business.

LIVING LIFE 17 December 2025

Rule change to widow’s pension this year

Rule change to widow’s pension this year

Changes to the widow’s pension this year impact those who are seperated.

MONEY MENTOR 17 December 2025

Money Mentor: Christmas has hit me harder than I expected

Money Mentor: Christmas has hit me harder than I expected

This week’s Money Mentor looks at how to recover from Christmas spending.

MONEY MENTOR 17 December 2025

Putting down rural roots in Ireland is Oz-some

Putting down rural roots in Ireland is Oz-some

Since moving to Ireland, Alison Murphy has been setting up Síle Farm and Nursery and is planning to open a farm shop next year.

CAREERS 17 December 2025

Connemara Oysters keep Galway traditions alive

Connemara Oysters keep Galway traditions alive

Christina and David Keane are keeping oyster harvesting traditions active and thriving in the heart of Connemara, Co Galway.

NEWS 17 December 2025

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Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

Maximising the potential of every animal starts with selecting a quality calf milk replacer (CMR) that includes a bespoke health package to suit the calves being fed.

Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

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