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Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

El Niño is firmly established and strengthening, with forecasts indicating a near-100% probability that it will persist through September 2026 to February 2027, peaking before the end of 2026.

NEWS 12 September 2026

Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

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Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

MARKETS 11 September 2026

Fodder and hay being exported is ‘criminal’

Fodder and hay being exported is ‘criminal’

NEWS 9 September 2026

Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Drought readiness in Food Vision 2030 revamp

Drought readiness in Food Vision 2030 revamp

Drought readiness in Food Vision 2030 revamp

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Cattle beat sheep in dry conditions

Cattle beat sheep in dry conditions

Derek Robinson has had to significantly increase the amount of meal fed to his livestock

FARMER WRITES 3 September 2026

Dairy Trends: European commodity prices hold steady

Dairy Trends: European commodity prices hold steady

For the first week in over a month, milk commodity prices remain relatively unchanged, writes Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 3 September 2026

EU agriculture commissioner among 100-delegation visit to UCD Lyons Farm

EU agriculture commissioner among 100-delegation visit to UCD Lyons Farm

The visit to UCD’s Lyons Farm was part of a wider programme for EU agriculture ministers in Ireland this week.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Drought effects show grass growth 412kg below five-year average

Drought effects show grass growth 412kg below five-year average

At the fodder meeting, Teagasc gave an update on grass growth and fodder availability, with contributions from farm organisations, industry, financial institutions and the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

There are only two cases in Wiltshire so far, but there are more under investigation.

FARMER WRITES 3 September 2026

Organic farming proving to be a resilient system in Meath

Organic farming proving to be a resilient system in Meath

Paul Kennedy farms with his family in Stamullen, Co Meath. He is a member of the OBLIG EIP project and it was launched on his farm last week.

FEATURE 3 September 2026

August saw end to longest partial drought on record

August saw end to longest partial drought on record

Met Éireann has confirmed that August 2026 was warmer and drier than average, with four weather stations breaking their maximum temperature record for the month.

NEWS 3 September 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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