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Inadequate handling facilities increasing labour

The results of a large-scale survey showed that only 34% of farmers surveyed had five items highlighted by Teagasc as key to operating an efficient enterprise.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Inadequate handling facilities increasing labour

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PTO replacement cover grants still open for applications

PTO replacement cover grants still open for applications

FARM SAFETY 8 July 2026

Safeguarding has come a long way, but we still have further to go

Safeguarding has come a long way, but we still have further to go

FARM SAFETY 8 July 2026

Farmer views wanted on new farm safety code of practice

Farmer views wanted on new farm safety code of practice

Farmer views wanted on new farm safety code of practice

NEWS 6 July 2026

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

EDITORIAL 1 July 2026

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Monaghan primary school wins top award for farm safety initiative

Monaghan primary school wins top award for farm safety initiative

Eight primary schools across Ireland received awards for the AgriKids Farm Safety Ambassador School Programme.

NEWS 29 May 2026

Farmers should heed health warnings

Farmers should heed health warnings

Farmers are more likely to take advice on how to protect their livestock from the current surge of hot weather than to protect themselves.

DEALER 29 May 2026

Ministers warn farmers to protect themselves and animals during hot weather

Ministers warn farmers to protect themselves and animals during hot weather

With a level orange fire risk warning in place, all landowners and managers are also being urged to be vigilant to all fire activity and should cooperate with all requests regarding fire safety.

NEWS 29 May 2026

Beef Management: correcting paddocks, weed control and farm safety

Beef Management: correcting paddocks, weed control and farm safety

Martin Merrick outlines some key management practices around correcting grass quality, controlling weeds and farm safety at a busy time of the year.

MANAGEMENT 29 May 2026

TAMS update: scoring system for tranche 11 revealed as tranche 12 set to close

TAMS update: scoring system for tranche 11 revealed as tranche 12 set to close

Martin Merrick reveals the scoring system for tranche 11, as advisers and farmers are reminded of the upcoming closure of tranche 12.

SCHEMES 29 May 2026

Collins hopes to deliver on forestry commitments

Collins hopes to deliver on forestry commitments

The Limerick County TD takes on the mantle of Minister of State with special responsibility for forestry, and is ready to hit the ground running.

NEWS 29 May 2026

New initiative to promote farm safety awareness among children

New initiative to promote farm safety awareness among children

Minister Heydon has announced a five-year contract to Irish Rural Link’s AgriKids with funding of €22,250 in 2026.

NEWS 29 May 2026

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

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