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"The powers that be went all in for dairy farming, so it is not surprising that there is a shortage of beef cattle." – Michael Molloy, Co Kildare

LETTERS 25 February 2026

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Major new cross-border TB project launched in Donegal

Major new cross-border TB project launched in Donegal

NEWS 19 February 2026

Inside Dairy: the new dairy podcast from the Irish Farmers Journal

Inside Dairy: the new dairy podcast from the Irish Farmers Journal

NEWS 19 February 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 February 2026

Young Stock Podcast: sales man running between the farm and pharma

Young Stock Podcast: sales man running between the farm and pharma

Young Stock Podcast: sales man running between the farm and pharma

YOUNG STOCK 16 February 2026

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Editorial: focusing on Irish farmers

Editorial: focusing on Irish farmers

We will continue to invest in bringing you the very best technical advice, market analysis, news stories and opinion in relation to farming, food and rural matters.

VIEWPOINTS 1 January 1970

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

Adam Woods appointed editor of the Irish Farmers Journal

Adam Woods appointed editor of the Irish Farmers Journal

Adam Woods joined the Irish Farmers Journal in 2016 as beef editor and in September 2024 he was appointed deputy editor of the publication.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

Just outside Ramelton, Co Donegal, Bert McCloy and his son-in-law Jason Peoples run a busy dairy farm milking around 200 cows.

Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal