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Young Stock Podcast: the Walsh triplets on contracting, fuel costs and filming

On this week’s episode, Wicklow natives Edward, James and Patrick Walsh join Sarah McIntosh and Hannah Furlong to discuss a new show which shines a light on contractors.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Young Stock Podcast: the Walsh triplets on contracting, fuel costs and filming

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Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra

Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra

NEWS 28 September 2026

Fuel support scheme extended for farmers as IFA demands immediate payment

Fuel support scheme extended for farmers as IFA demands immediate payment

NEWS 24 September 2026

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Contracting debt: when is it time to take action?

Contracting debt: when is it time to take action?

Contracting debt: when is it time to take action?

CL-IFJHOME 23 September 2026

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Calls for Government to pay out unspent fuel-support funds

Calls for Government to pay out unspent fuel-support funds

The IFA has said green diesel prices have risen by approximately 20c/l in the past two weeks.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

Close to €59m in remaining Fuel Income Support Scheme funds should be used to offset surging fuel costs for contractors and farmers.

NEWS 9 September 2026

63 cases of potentially unsafe activity near gas transmission pipes last year

63 cases of potentially unsafe activity near gas transmission pipes last year

Ditch clearing was the most common activity that caused an encroachment, accounting for five of the 24 incidents so far this year, while building contractors were involved in seven.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Warning over young farmer drug use

Warning over young farmer drug use

With drug use among young farmers increasing, agricultural contractors tell the Irish Farmers Journal they believe drug money is being used in their industry.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Young dairy farmer finds new income stream with AI spot spraying

Young dairy farmer finds new income stream with AI spot spraying

Seeking an additional income stream alongside the family dairy farm, Caileam Loughman became one of Ireland’s first customers to take delivery of the SoilEssentials SKAI spot sprayer.

FARM MACHINERY 9 September 2026

Contractors see summer work dry up

Contractors see summer work dry up

Contractors are hoping for a late autumn lift in work, but warn that rising diesel costs could leave both businesses and farmers facing tougher decisions.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Fertiliser deadline: farmers must declare closing stocks by 15 October

Fertiliser deadline: farmers must declare closing stocks by 15 October

Farmers and other professional fertiliser users must submit an annual closing stock declaration to the National Fertiliser Database, including a nil declaration where no fertiliser is held.

SCHEMES 9 September 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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