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McConnel extends flagship technology to mid-range hedge cutters

Until now, McConnel had only offered its telescopic variable forward reach system on its flagship models, this now changes with the arrival of Tele-VFR option for 77 Series machines.

NEWS 22 July 2026

McConnel extends flagship technology to mid-range hedge cutters

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Organic lamb finishing events to be held across the country

Organic lamb finishing events to be held across the country

NEWS 22 July 2026

Farming accounts for 40% of workplace fatalities, ministers warn

Farming accounts for 40% of workplace fatalities, ministers warn

NEWS 22 July 2026

Always 'Dial Before You Dig': before you break ground, know what lies beneath

Always 'Dial Before You Dig': before you break ground, know what lies beneath

Always 'Dial Before You Dig': before you break ground, know what lies beneath

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 22 July 2026

Peter 'Chap' Cleere: 'I'll only be a minute' is a phrase every farmer knows

Peter 'Chap' Cleere: 'I'll only be a minute' is a phrase every farmer knows

Peter 'Chap' Cleere: 'I'll only be a minute' is a phrase every farmer knows

OPINION 22 July 2026

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Fuel support payments begin for almost 30,000 farmers and contractors

Fuel support payments begin for almost 30,000 farmers and contractors

The average payment for a contractor is approximately €4,000 in this batch of payments, with farmers receiving over €600.

NEWS 22 July 2026

300 free places available in farm safety training programme

300 free places available in farm safety training programme

The free programme is open to all farming generations, and covers topics such as chainsaw and quad bike operations, slurry safety and livestock handling

NEWS 22 July 2026

Budget 2027: tax cuts planned, but no mention of agriculture in summer statement

Budget 2027: tax cuts planned, but no mention of agriculture in summer statement

Statement outlines size of measures in October budget, without giving details on spending.

NEWS 22 July 2026

How succession helped transform the O'Gorman family farm

How succession helped transform the O'Gorman family farm

A crowd of over 600 turned out to the Irish Grassland’s summer tour in the Nire Valley of West Waterford on Tuesday to hear O’ Gorman family story, Daire Cregg reports.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Hedge-cutting season Ireland: Dates, rules and hedgerow management tips

Hedge-cutting season Ireland: Dates, rules and hedgerow management tips

Although the official hedge-cutting season doesn’t open for a few more weeks, grass verges and hedges that pose as a road safety hazard can be cut all year round, writes Gary Abbott.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Tirlán names eight dairy farms for new knowledge transfer programme

Tirlán names eight dairy farms for new knowledge transfer programme

FarmElevate is a new innovative large-scale knowledge transfer programme which Tirlán announced earlier this year in collaboration with Teagasc.

NEWS 22 July 2026

All farmers to be accepted into the Straw Incorporation Measure

All farmers to be accepted into the Straw Incorporation Measure

Farmers applied for the Straw Incorporation Measure at the same time as their BISS applications, but were still waiting on acceptance letters while harvesting crops.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

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