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2026 a bumper year for apples as orchards enjoy harvest

This harvest festival is rooted in the principles of food sovereignty and community building with a focus on heritage varieties of apple

NEWS 23 September 2026

2026 a bumper year for apples as orchards enjoy harvest

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Lisdoonvarna tractorfest

Lisdoonvarna tractorfest

NEWS 9 September 2026

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

FEATURES 9 September 2026

A family affair delivering in Clonakilty

A family affair delivering in Clonakilty

A family affair delivering in Clonakilty

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 September 2026

Top garda issues road safety appeal ahead of Ploughing

Top garda issues road safety appeal ahead of Ploughing

Top garda issues road safety appeal ahead of Ploughing

NEWS 7 September 2026

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New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

Our Food Roots is the industry-funded body focused on deepening public engagement to shape national conversations about food and farming.

NEWS 7 August 2026

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

The rural pub has been more than just somewhere to stop for a drink. It is a meeting place, a social outlet and an important part of community life, bringing together farmers, families & local groups.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 7 August 2026

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

The proposed development would cover approximately 450 acres of rural east Cork, with local residents raising serious concerns regarding scale and visual impact, among other concerns.

RENEWABLES 7 August 2026

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

'Too many people now appear more interested in winning the next Facebook argument than protecting the long-term reputation of Northern Ireland farming.' Name and address with the editor.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 August 2026

Letter: ‘Fivemiletown cannot be viewed in isolation’

Letter: ‘Fivemiletown cannot be viewed in isolation’

'The UFU’s intervention should not simply be dismissed as another disagreement between government and farmers.' Seán Hogan OBE CDir, former chair, TB Strategic Partnership Group.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 August 2026

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

In total, the new development would consist of up to 17 modern wind turbines, replacing the 23 turbines currently in operation.

NEWS 7 August 2026

100 farmers rejected from Farm Assist last year

100 farmers rejected from Farm Assist last year

The number of people receiving the payment has more than halved in the past 10 years, while those availing of the Rural Social Scheme is also down.

NEWS 7 August 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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