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Retiring from farming isn’t part of the plan

I have realised I have no desire to do other things, writes Co Down farmer Derek Robinson

FARMER WRITES 4 November 2026

Retiring from farming isn’t part of the plan

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New appointments to Agri Aware board

New appointments to Agri Aware board

NEWS 29 October 2026

Who will farm the flock? Generational renewal in the Irish sheep sector

Who will farm the flock? Generational renewal in the Irish sheep sector

VIEWPOINTS 28 October 2026

Young Stock Podcast: ‘there are so many opportunities within agriculture’

Young Stock Podcast: ‘there are so many opportunities within agriculture’

Young Stock Podcast: ‘there are so many opportunities within agriculture’

NEWS 19 October 2026

New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

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Young people get behind the tractor wheel in farm safety initiative

Young people get behind the tractor wheel in farm safety initiative

Up to 300 young people are getting behind the wheel as part of a department-funded tractor driving and safety training initiative.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Five schools to take home Angus calves from Ploughing 2026

Five schools to take home Angus calves from Ploughing 2026

One of the key attractions every year is always the Certified Irish Angus Schools competition.

NEWS 8 September 2026

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

Our Food Roots is the industry-funded body focused on deepening public engagement to shape national conversations about food and farming.

NEWS 5 September 2026

Agri Aware plans to double turnover

Agri Aware plans to double turnover

The farming advocacy and education organisation has been growing fast in recent years in both funding and reach.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Two more organic green cert courses to run in early 2027

Two more organic green cert courses to run in early 2027

NOTS will take in two groups in January 2027 for its organic and biological green cert course, which takes 15 months to complete. They will run in Drumshambo, Co Leitrim, and Golden, Co Tipperary.

NEWS 2 September 2026

School anxiety: Bronagh Starrs on helping children return to the classroom

School anxiety: Bronagh Starrs on helping children return to the classroom

Psychotherapist Bronagh Starrs explains school anxiety and offers practical advice for parents supporting children with school avoidance.

HEALTH 31 August 2026

More women work the land than actually own it

More women work the land than actually own it

Recent research and statistics show that progress is being made, but structural and cultural barriers continue to limit women's participation and visibility in Irish agriculture.

NEWS 26 August 2026

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