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More women work the land than actually own it

Recent research and statistics show that progress is being made, but structural and cultural barriers continue to limit women's participation and visibility in Irish agriculture.

NEWS 26 August 2026

More women work the land than actually own it

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Just 6c more per carrot could save the sector

Just 6c more per carrot could save the sector

NEWS 26 August 2026

Data shows huge jump in farm productivity

Data shows huge jump in farm productivity

NEWS 23 August 2026

Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

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

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Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

After a lean year of farming, cashflow looks set to put a pause on farm yard developments, though some things still need addressing regardless.

FARM BUILDINGS 29 July 2026

Watch: new 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

Watch: new 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

A new eight-bay purpose-built calf shed has just completed it’s first season for the Hogan family, with the automatic calf feeders proving a particular hit.

FARM BUILDINGS 29 July 2026

How a 176-cow dairy farm is aiming for a Monday-to-Friday routine

How a 176-cow dairy farm is aiming for a Monday-to-Friday routine

Aidan Brennan reports from the Moloney farm in Crecora, Co Limerick as part of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

MILK QUALITY 29 July 2026

Health issues and workload a consequence of the weather

Health issues and workload a consequence of the weather

As well as causing serious grass availability issues, the weather situation is impacting dairy farms in plenty of other ways. Animal health and extra work are examples of this, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 29 July 2026

Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, work visas and Brexit – 10 years on

Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, work visas and Brexit – 10 years on

This week, Stephen is joined by Phelim O'Neill to discuss the ongoing fallout from Tirlán's butter move in the US, international labour and work visas, beef exports and 10 years of Brexit.

PODCAST 29 July 2026

Agri jobs: salaries of €36,600 on offer for experienced farm managers

Agri jobs: salaries of €36,600 on offer for experienced farm managers

A number of farms are offering minimum salaries of €36,605 for farm managers with a number of years' management experience under belts this week.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Labour key focus for Ballyvadin dairy calf to beef

Labour key focus for Ballyvadin dairy calf to beef

At last week’s farm walk in Ballyvadin, attendees were shown how simple but effective systems can allow for a reduced labour demand for a large-scale operation.

BUILDINGS 29 July 2026

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