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Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

Driverless tractor from the west of Ireland could soon be seen in fields across the country.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

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Farmers' support for Government crumbles

Farmers' support for Government crumbles

NEWS 16 September 2026

Sommet - a toolbox for tomorrow’s livestock farmers

Sommet - a toolbox for tomorrow’s livestock farmers

PEDIGREE 16 September 2026

Editorial: Agriculture gets its week in the sun at the Ploughing Championships

Editorial: Agriculture gets its week in the sun at the Ploughing Championships

Editorial: Agriculture gets its week in the sun at the Ploughing Championships

VIEWPOINTS 16 September 2026

Helping hands for lambing time

Helping hands for lambing time

Helping hands for lambing time

LETTERS 16 September 2026

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Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

Concerns were also raised about the lack of power that the Agri Food Regulator has to obtain information from other players in the agri food chain.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Ploughing a new Furrow with AI

Ploughing a new Furrow with AI

Applying for schemes could become easier for farmers and advisers thanks to a new product on show at the National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Ploughing attendees catch Ennis Mart sale live on IFJ stand

Ploughing attendees catch Ennis Mart sale live on IFJ stand

Ennis Mart saw a 97% clearance across 447 cattle in Tuesday's sale. The mart made a special appearance on the Irish Farmers Journal stand with a live playing of the sale.

MARKETS 15 September 2026

Watch: the highlights from day one of Ploughing 2026

Watch: the highlights from day one of Ploughing 2026

Take a look at all of the action from day one of the 95th National Ploughing Championships from Screggan, Tullamore.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Taoiseach fails to commit support for farm succession scheme in budget

Taoiseach fails to commit support for farm succession scheme in budget

The Taoiseach was speaking on Tuesday at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Heydon vows to chase money for Irish farmers in CAP

Heydon vows to chase money for Irish farmers in CAP

Minister warns CAP budget cut would be a "devastating blow for agriculture" if it was allowed to happen.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Ploughing 2026 day one as it happened - from first arrivals to final furrows

Ploughing 2026 day one as it happened - from first arrivals to final furrows

Welcome to the Irish Farmers Journal's live blog of Ploughing 2026. Stay tuned over the coming three days as we bring you the latest from Screggan.

NEWS 15 September 2026

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From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

As we approach the end of another busy season for farm sales, many farmers will naturally start thinking ahead to their own plans for the future.

From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

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