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EU agriculture commissioner among 100-delegation visit to UCD Lyons Farm

The visit to UCD’s Lyons Farm was part of a wider programme for EU agriculture ministers in Ireland this week.

NEWS 8 September 2026

EU agriculture commissioner among 100-delegation visit to UCD Lyons Farm

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Gorman: lump sums – not top ups – the way to go with young farmer payments

Gorman: lump sums – not top ups – the way to go with young farmer payments

NEWS 7 September 2026

Kinisla and Teagasc launch ‘Innovating for Success’ joint dairy programme

Kinisla and Teagasc launch ‘Innovating for Success’ joint dairy programme

NEWS 4 September 2026

Project aims to tackle challenges for female farmers

Project aims to tackle challenges for female farmers

Project aims to tackle challenges for female farmers

FEATURE 2 September 2026

Harlin family to host Agri Aware open farm event

Harlin family to host Agri Aware open farm event

Harlin family to host Agri Aware open farm event

NEWS 4 August 2026

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Funding boost for British farmers to install farming robots

Funding boost for British farmers to install farming robots

The British government has announced £20m (€23m) in funding to develop agricultural robots and farm automation, helping farms tackle labour shortages.

NEWS 22 July 2026

How one Irish company became a trusted supplier to global tractor makers

How one Irish company became a trusted supplier to global tractor makers

Co Meath company, Dromone Engineering is a world-renowned player in the pickup hitch market, exporting 90% of its output and generating an annual turnover of €25 million, writes Michael Moroney

FARM MACHINERY 22 July 2026

Kerry share price hits highest level of 2026 after half-year results

Kerry share price hits highest level of 2026 after half-year results

Sales volumes increase but revenue falls in the first half of 2026 for Kerry

NEWS 22 July 2026

€175m in rural water funding announced

€175m in rural water funding announced

The programme is aimed at improving water services for communities that are not connected to Uisce Éireann networks.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Applications open for programme supporting rural female entrepreneurs

Applications open for programme supporting rural female entrepreneurs

To date, more than 600 women in rural Ireland have completed a cycle of the ACORNS programme.

NEWS 22 July 2026

NovaUCD and PTSB announce new start-up support programme

NovaUCD and PTSB announce new start-up support programme

PTSB also announced the launch of a €250m lending fund for environmental and social investments.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

The Irish Farmers Journal recently sat down with Activ8 Solar Energies founder and CEO Ciaran Marron to discuss the company's journey and the growth of the Irish solar industry.

RENEWABLES 22 July 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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