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Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

The summit is the main event within the Nuffield International Triennial, a week-long programme welcoming global agricultural leaders and alumni to Ireland.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

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NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

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Nuffield Ireland to host agri summit on global food security

Nuffield Ireland to host agri summit on global food security

NEWS 4 March 2026

USDA forecast suggests less beef globally in 2026

USDA forecast suggests less beef globally in 2026

USDA forecast suggests less beef globally in 2026

NEWS 31 December 2025

Are carbon cooperatives the way forward for farmers?

Are carbon cooperatives the way forward for farmers?

Are carbon cooperatives the way forward for farmers?

RENEWABLES 30 December 2025

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Opinion: Why are some technologies readily adopted and not others?

Opinion: Why are some technologies readily adopted and not others?

Habit is also a very powerful factor that militates against change. Many farmers simply like having a bull and are reluctant to take up the spreadsheet instead.

VIEWPOINTS 17 September 2025

Solar farms – what developers look for in a site

Solar farms – what developers look for in a site

As organisations call for tighter guidelines on where solar farms can be built, Stephen Robb examines the criteria involved in selecting sites.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Stephen Robb paid a visit to a number of AD plants in England to see how they operate, and their plans for live after subsidies.

FEATURE 17 September 2025

Ireland breaks 1GW rooftop solar milestone

Ireland breaks 1GW rooftop solar milestone

Ireland has reached one gigawatt of rooftop solar, with over 170,000 solar systems installed nationwide

NEWS 17 September 2025

Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

Stephen Robb talks to Ronan Power, interim CEO of Solar Ireland about the rollout of solar farm industry in Ireland.

RENEWABLES 17 September 2025

How Mayo became home to Ireland’s largest sheep farm

How Mayo became home to Ireland’s largest sheep farm

A new book tells this extraordinary story of how vast tracts of land were cleared of tenants in the wake of the Famine to create a Scottish-style hill sheep system. Edwin McGreal reports.

NEWS 17 September 2025

Sinéad McPhillips takes top job at Department

Sinéad McPhillips takes top job at Department

The current assistant secretary general holds responsibility for EU-UK and international affairs.

NEWS 17 September 2025

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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