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Editorial: fundamental challenges facing Ireland’s tillage sector

In tillage, the old cycle of perhaps three good years and two bad years in every five, has disappeared.

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

Editorial: fundamental challenges facing Ireland’s tillage sector

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Editorial: 'our athletes are inspiring the next generation'

Editorial: 'our athletes are inspiring the next generation'

EDITORIAL 19 August 2026

UFU gets caught up in NI politics

UFU gets caught up in NI politics

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

Editorial: grass crisis looming in the southeast

Editorial: grass crisis looming in the southeast

Editorial: grass crisis looming in the southeast

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

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Editorial: lessons to be learned for both departments of agriculture

Editorial: lessons to be learned for both departments of agriculture

It is the duty of the Departments of Agriculture in each jurisdiction to uphold and enforce the laws on animal welfare, including traceability rules.

VIEWPOINTS 5 August 2026

Editorial: Tullamore's success highlights what Irish agriculture is missing

Editorial: Tullamore's success highlights what Irish agriculture is missing

The interest and passion that Irish livestock farmers have in genetics and breeding the best possible cattle and sheep is unrivalled around the world.

VIEWPOINTS 5 August 2026

Editorial: sea swimming - ‘if you fight the water, the water will always win’

Editorial: sea swimming - ‘if you fight the water, the water will always win’

It was hard to go home and leave the sea behind after a beautiful break – but I’ll be back soon. In the meantime, ladies, just keep swimming.

EDITORIAL 5 August 2026

Editorial: national Fodder and Food Security Committee needs to meet immediately

Editorial: national Fodder and Food Security Committee needs to meet immediately

While the drought isn’t affecting all parts of the country, it is having a severe impact in south and south eastern areas with farmers using up winter fodder stocks

VIEWPOINTS 5 August 2026

Editorial - live exports options

Editorial - live exports options

There are alternative options currently being discussed within the industry.

VIEWPOINTS 5 August 2026

Editorial: UK's Bluetongue fears

Editorial: UK's Bluetongue fears

It causes a high rate of death in infected sheep and fertility problems in infected cattle.

VIEWPOINTS 5 August 2026

Editorial: climate change is real and here to stay

Editorial: climate change is real and here to stay

Food production and farming practices are adapting in line with a changing climate.

VIEWPOINTS 5 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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