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10 things to know about forestry in Ireland

The Department has published the Annual Forest Statistics Report for 2026, which outlines key figures such as the total forest area in Ireland and afforestation figures.

FORESTRY 24 August 2026

10 things to know about forestry in Ireland

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Oat 'feed' imported as 50,000t of Irish crop sit in store

Oat 'feed' imported as 50,000t of Irish crop sit in store

NEWS 23 August 2026

Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

Countdown on to the 95th National Ploughing Championships

NEWS 20 August 2026

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

FARMER WRITES 19 August 2026

Veterinary services in Ireland

Veterinary services in Ireland

Veterinary services in Ireland

LETTERS 12 August 2026

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Explainer: when does hot weather become a heatwave?

Explainer: when does hot weather become a heatwave?

With drought conditions continuing across much of Ireland, Met Éireann gives a breakdown of what exactly constitutes a hot day, tropical night, heatwave or drought.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Ireland's 'quite unusual' grass-based beef system focus of new European project

Ireland's 'quite unusual' grass-based beef system focus of new European project

The project, led by Teagasc, aims to support family farms by providing them with tools to optimise grass-fed dairy-beef systems.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Beef cattle sought after in Elphin

Beef cattle sought after in Elphin

Oliver McCrystal caught up with Elphin Mart manager Ciaran Lynch at this week's bullock and heifer sale.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Vintage Ford 7000 sells for over €58,000 at auction

Vintage Ford 7000 sells for over €58,000 at auction

A recent UK vintage machinery auction held on Saturday 1 August saw a 1973 Ford 7000 owned by a Northern Irish collector, showing just six hours on the clock sell for €58,402 (£50,000) plus fees.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Welcome to Ireland's premier livestock show

Welcome to Ireland's premier livestock show

This week, we spoke to some of the key players in the FBD National Livestock Show and Tullamore Show.

PEDIGREE 5 August 2026

Over 300 commercial cattle set off for Tullamore

Over 300 commercial cattle set off for Tullamore

Cathal Gormley looks ahead to the commercial cattle classes at this year's FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore, with over 300 cattle competing to be crowned the 2026 champions.

BREEDING & HEALTH 5 August 2026

Saler all-Ireland calf titles on the line in Tullamore

Saler all-Ireland calf titles on the line in Tullamore

The Saler all-Ireland calf championship is one of the most hotly contested Saler events and all eyes will be on who is crowned champion.

BREEDING & HEALTH 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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