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Smaller pig farms face extra costs and paperwork under new EU emissions rules

Gerard McCutcheon from Teagasc Oak Park outlines new environmental rules for smaller pig farms.

PIGS 28 October 2026

Smaller pig farms face extra costs and paperwork under new EU emissions rules

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Ireland's forests may need a rethink as climate change brings new risks

Ireland's forests may need a rethink as climate change brings new risks

FORESTRY 28 October 2026

Colm McCarthy: a 'giveaway budget' and little thanks from voters

Colm McCarthy: a 'giveaway budget' and little thanks from voters

VIEWPOINTS 28 October 2026

Winter crops set to hold steady for 2027 as oats recover

Winter crops set to hold steady for 2027 as oats recover

Winter crops set to hold steady for 2027 as oats recover

NEWS 28 October 2026

'This CAP is one of the biggest battles Irish farmers have ever had'

'This CAP is one of the biggest battles Irish farmers have ever had'

'This CAP is one of the biggest battles Irish farmers have ever had'

NEWS 28 October 2026

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Best gardening books for Christmas: expert picks for all skill levels

Best gardening books for Christmas: expert picks for all skill levels

From plant encyclopedias to vegetable-growing guides, these are the best gardening books to buy as Christmas gifts for gardeners and plant enthusiasts, writes Paul Maher.

GARDENING 28 October 2026

Former rugby player Kate McCarthy finds new purpose in farming

Former rugby player Kate McCarthy finds new purpose in farming

Former Railway Union rugby player Kate McCarthy turned to farming after injuries ended her playing career, finding a new challenge and purpose in Co Clare.

SPORT 28 October 2026

How to manage multiple pensions without losing valuable benefits

How to manage multiple pensions without losing valuable benefits

If you have multiple pensions from different jobs, should you combine them? ifac's Martin Glennon explains the benefits, risks and key retirement considerations.

MONEY MENTOR 28 October 2026

How to spot a scam text and avoid payment fraud

How to spot a scam text and avoid payment fraud

After almost falling victim to a convincing scam text, artist Rita Oates shares her warning as experts highlight the rise in payment fraud and bank impersonation scams.

CONSUMER 28 October 2026

Farmer Writes: 'still wading through grass' with meal down to 2kg per cow

Farmer Writes: 'still wading through grass' with meal down to 2kg per cow

After the difficult summer, it is good to see the cows still getting a strong grass diet this late in the year, writes Padraig Callanan.

FARMER WRITES 28 October 2026

Department of Agriculture returned almost €1.2bn to the exchequer since 2016

Department of Agriculture returned almost €1.2bn to the exchequer since 2016

Even in 2025, which saw one of the lowest levels of underspend over the last decade, Agriculture was still the worst of the major government departments at spending exchequer funding.

NEWS 28 October 2026

'Farm stewardship' the new eco-buzzword as CAP payments face a rethink

'Farm stewardship' the new eco-buzzword as CAP payments face a rethink

Environmental ambition in the next CAP will be encompassed within Farm Stewardship, but detail as to what that means is very sketchy as yet.

NEWS 28 October 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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