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Harvest 2024 photo competition opens
Farmers Journal
The Irish Farmers Journal and Goldcrop have teamed up to find the best harvest photo for 2024. The winner will receive €1,000 worth of Goldcrop seed.
24 July 2024 Milk quality
Kerry Agribusiness competition showcases best in class
Aidan Brennan previews the special Focus profiling the contestants in the Kerry Agribusiness milk quality and sustainability competition.
24 July 2024 Milk quality
High sustainability credentials ingrained on these dairy farms
The five participants in the Kerry Agribusiness milk quality and sustainability awards have been selected based on the quality and the sustainability credentials of their milk.
Sheep price update: quotes static but more life in trade
Mart sales have been livelier in recent days with agents and regular sellers having more success negotiating above quoted prices.
22 July 2024 Markets
Rathkeevin Macra to host Queen of the Castle festival in Tipperary
Rathkeevin Macra is hosting a ‘Queen of the Castle’ event to celebrate its 65th anniversary on the August bank holiday weekend.
22 July 2024 News
The mighty men of Matehy
The townland of Matehy has a special place in the annals of tug-of-war, writes Shane Lehane.
17 July 2024 Features
Irish Horse: variety of stock leads to fantastic figures at sales
Sally Parkyn’s analysis of the trade results from the recent three-day Goresbridge July Sale.
10 July 2024 Sales
Agri Careers: horticulture students bring home bronze from Estonia
For the first time, two Teagasc students competed in the international Horti Challenge 2024 in Estonia, finishing in third place, writes Sarah McIntosh.
10 July 2024 Education
Plans to drive down the cost of insurance on track
Changes in legislation and a recent Supreme Court decision should lead to lower premiums.
6 July 2024 Insurance
Silage photo competition: see the entries so far
Take a look at some of the entries into our Silage 2024 picture competition where you could win 2t of fertiliser.
5 July 2024 News
Online entries for FBD National Livestock Show closing this week
Adam Woods has details of the upcoming closing date for entries for this year’s FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore.
4 July 2024 Pedigree
Diageo and Tirlán launch 2024 Baileys Cow Competition
The Diageo Baileys Cow competition acknowledges the commitment, dedication and care on dairy farms and the top accolade wins a €3,000 cash prize.
4 July 2024 News