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Potatoes and beet starting to struggle

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Tipperary and Donegal where the cereal harvest has wrapped up for many.

CROPS 19 August 2026

Potatoes and beet starting to struggle

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Mule hoggets soar by £55/head in Ballymena

Mule hoggets soar by £55/head in Ballymena

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

Wind farm approvals rise – but 48 projects await decisions

Wind farm approvals rise – but 48 projects await decisions

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

Agri jobs: salaries of €36,600 on offer for experienced farm managers

Agri jobs: salaries of €36,600 on offer for experienced farm managers

Agri jobs: salaries of €36,600 on offer for experienced farm managers

NEWS 1 August 2026

Rebuilding sheep flock obvious mechanism to offset upland fires - IFA

Rebuilding sheep flock obvious mechanism to offset upland fires - IFA

Rebuilding sheep flock obvious mechanism to offset upland fires - IFA

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Ballyboe ram sells for €15,000 as Blessington sale average price rises

Ballyboe ram sells for €15,000 as Blessington sale average price rises

A strong demand at the South of Ireland Suffolk Sheep Society show and sale in Blessington last week saw the average price and clearance rise on last year's sale, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 24 June 2026

Mixed grain yields in drought conditions

Mixed grain yields in drought conditions

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Donegal, Tipperary and Wexford as winter crops go under the knife.

CROPS 24 June 2026

New chair and vice-chair of Aurivo elected

New chair and vice-chair of Aurivo elected

Mayo man takes the helm as chair of Aurivo Co-op following board elections.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Trainer Sophia Harding's journey from local stables to Hollywood film set

Trainer Sophia Harding's journey from local stables to Hollywood film set

From sourcing and training horses for a major film production to preparing actors for scenes on set, Donegal horse trainer Sophia Harding never imagined a chance audition would lead to Hollywood.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Compulsory purchase order for new Donegal road will sweep up over 1,400ac

Compulsory purchase order for new Donegal road will sweep up over 1,400ac

Planned road would be 63km in length and have a significant impact on farmers and landowners, according to Donegal IFA chair Joe Sweeney.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Attention to detail central to Donegal CBV winner

Attention to detail central to Donegal CBV winner

Letterkenny farmer Ryan McElhinney won the Foyle Meats Dairy Farmer Finisher Beef Quality Award last year and – having seen his work in breeding high-genetic cattle – Cathal Gormley understands why.

BREEDING & HEALTH 24 June 2026

From the Tramlines: sun shines down as harvest edges closer

From the Tramlines: sun shines down as harvest edges closer

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Tipperary, Wexford and Donegal where crops are basking in the sunshine.

CROPS 24 June 2026

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