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Farmers commended for efforts as Slievenamon fire continues to burn

Farmers have been helping with efforts to tame the fire by transporting water in slurry tanks up onto the mountain. Katie McGovern and Hannah Furlong report.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Farmers commended for efforts as Slievenamon fire continues to burn

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 10 July 2026

Ford 600 series tractors wanted

Ford 600 series tractors wanted

DEALER 8 July 2026

Oireachtas committee AD report lacks farm-scale vision

Oireachtas committee AD report lacks farm-scale vision

Oireachtas committee AD report lacks farm-scale vision

EDITORIAL 1 July 2026

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

EDITORIAL 1 July 2026

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Farm contractors donate €1,000 to Embrace FARM

Farm contractors donate €1,000 to Embrace FARM

The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) was ‘delighted’ to attend and support Embrace FARM’s ecumenical remembrance service, writes Katie McGovern.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Embrace Farm to host annual remembrance service for bereaved farm families

Embrace Farm to host annual remembrance service for bereaved farm families

Role of women in farm families is to be celebrated at this year’s event to coincide with International Year of the Woman Farmer.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Students revive vintage Porsche tractor in Longford charity project

Students revive vintage Porsche tractor in Longford charity project

Longford students spent months restoring a vintage Porsche tractor, gaining valuable practical skills while raising funds in aid of Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland.

EDUCATION 17 June 2026

Carbery and Teagasc launch new joint programme for west Cork farmers

Carbery and Teagasc launch new joint programme for west Cork farmers

The programme aims to lead and demonstrate the development of sustainable dairy farming in West Cork, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and strengthening the existing milk supply base.

NEWS 17 June 2026

In pictures: building a traditional cock of hay

In pictures: building a traditional cock of hay

As modern machinery continues to transform Irish farming, some traditional skills are becoming increasingly rare. Breda Cahill Durr reports.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Ann O'Mahony: ‘there is real pride in winning a rosette – and we celebrate that’

Ann O'Mahony: ‘there is real pride in winning a rosette – and we celebrate that’

We go behind the scenes of the Cork Summer Show with Catherinea and Ann O’Mahony to find out more about the rich history showcasing the best of Munster’s agricultural heritage .

CAREERS 17 June 2026

Hooley time for Kilmuckridge Macra

Hooley time for Kilmuckridge Macra

Hooley offers opportunity for members old and new to come together and celebrate what Macra is all about – friendship, community involvement and good fun.

NEWS 17 June 2026

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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