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Gardaí investigating theft of 21 sheep from Donegal farm

The sheep were taken from a farm at the foothills of the Bluestack Mountains.

NEWS 8 October 2026

Gardaí investigating theft of 21 sheep from Donegal farm

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Budget 2027 for farmers - what's up, what's down and what stays the same

Budget 2027 for farmers - what's up, what's down and what stays the same

NEWS 7 October 2026

Just what goes into analysing forage samples?

Just what goes into analysing forage samples?

WINTER FEED 7 October 2026

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

NEWS 6 October 2026

Scotland ramps up bluetongue restricted zone to cover whole country

Scotland ramps up bluetongue restricted zone to cover whole country

Scotland ramps up bluetongue restricted zone to cover whole country

NEWS 2 October 2026

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Exhibitors miss out as entries close for week two of Carrick Winter Fair

Exhibitors miss out as entries close for week two of Carrick Winter Fair

Cut-off point of 400 cattle was hit before midnight, after unprecedented interest in the 2026 fair.

BREEDING & HEALTH 26 September 2026

Top-class breeding heifer sale destined for Carnew

Top-class breeding heifer sale destined for Carnew

Suckler farmer Michael Roche is preparing for a production sale of 23 super suckler breeding heifers in Carnew Mart on Saturday 10 October.

BREEDING & HEALTH 26 September 2026

Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

The Irish Farmers Journal understands that the VAT rate on non-oral vaccines is likely to be brought inline with the 0% rate that applies to oral vaccines, in next week's budget.

NEWS 26 September 2026

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 26 September 2026

Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

TDs told the Irish Farmers Journal what they would like to see put in place for farmers in Budget 2027 and what they are expecting to see.

NEWS 26 September 2026

National dairy herd up by 32,000 head in one year - CSO

National dairy herd up by 32,000 head in one year - CSO

In June 2026, the total number of cattle, sheep and pigs were up on 2025 levels in Ireland.

NEWS 26 September 2026

Agri jobs: Irish Charollais Sheep Society seeks marketing co-ordinator

Agri jobs: Irish Charollais Sheep Society seeks marketing co-ordinator

The Irish Charollais Sheep Society is looking for a marketing, website and social media co-ordinator to join its team.

NEWS 26 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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