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Ploughing 2026: what first-time visitors should bring and expect

It's the most wonderful time of the year, with the annual Ploughing jamboree just around the corner. Here's our advice for newbies.

LETTERS 8 September 2026

Ploughing 2026: what first-time visitors should bring and expect

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Letters: Drought-stricken southern region

Letters: Drought-stricken southern region

LETTERS 26 August 2026

Letters: Farmers are rural entrepreneurs

Letters: Farmers are rural entrepreneurs

LETTERS 26 August 2026

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

Letter: ‘DAERA’s relationship with farmers needs re-set’

Letter: ‘DAERA’s relationship with farmers needs re-set’

Letter: ‘DAERA’s relationship with farmers needs re-set’

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

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Fire brigades tackle over 2,300 forest, bog and grass fires in 2025

Fire brigades tackle over 2,300 forest, bog and grass fires in 2025

Vegetation fires in forests, bogs and grass areas were responsible for one in every 10 fire brigade call outs last year.

LETTERS 29 July 2026

Veterinary services in Ireland

Veterinary services in Ireland

'We recognise that farming is not a nine-to-five industry, and neither is farm veterinary practice.' - Gavin McCoubrey, Managing Director, VetPartners Ireland.

LETTERS 29 July 2026

A potential Irish veal industry?

A potential Irish veal industry?

'The Dutch have the market, so why not establish a partnership in Ireland with some veal firms from Holland.' - by email, Liam de Paor, BAgrSc, Loreto Road, Carrickane, Co Cavan.

LETTERS 29 July 2026

Irish Grain Assurance Scheme

Irish Grain Assurance Scheme

'Trailer numbers mandatory for 2026 harvest.' - Alan Norris, Co Kildare.

LETTERS 29 July 2026

Ireland's electricity system

Ireland's electricity system

'Every electricity customer in Ireland is better off because renewable energy projects have reduced our dependence on imported fuels.' - Justin Moran, director of external affairs, Wind Energy Ireland

LETTERS 29 July 2026

Milk solids vs yield comparison

Milk solids vs yield comparison

'In dairy farming, one size does not fit all.' - Michael O'Byrne, by email

LETTERS 29 July 2026

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

The original NAP consultation in May 2025 would have led to “wipe out” in the local pig sector, according to Dr Violet Wylie

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 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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