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Hidden DNA traces sheep pox back at least 3,500 years

DNA recovered from medieval manuscripts and ancient sheep remains has revealed that the sheep pox virus has been affecting livestock for thousands of years.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Hidden DNA traces sheep pox back at least 3,500 years

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New reports on table for derogation assessment

New reports on table for derogation assessment

NEWS 2 September 2026

EU member states look set to resist tighter CAP active farmer definition

EU member states look set to resist tighter CAP active farmer definition

NEWS 2 September 2026

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 2 September 2026

'Three or four bales a day for six weeks' - the cost of Cork's dry spell

'Three or four bales a day for six weeks' - the cost of Cork's dry spell

'Three or four bales a day for six weeks' - the cost of Cork's dry spell

NEWS 2 September 2026

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Farmers to get practical advice on preventing cow lameness at two events

Farmers to get practical advice on preventing cow lameness at two events

The two lameness events will take place in Counties Cavan and Laois in September.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Winter wheat varieties: Finding the balance between septoria, rust and yield

Winter wheat varieties: Finding the balance between septoria, rust and yield

Winter wheat is a tricky crop to grow, but is made easier by knowing your variety and managing it as best you can.

CROPS 2 September 2026

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

A decision is due later this month on the Limerick element of a proposed 606ac solar farm spanning lands on both sides of the Kerry-Limerick border.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Seven in 10 recommended winter barley varieties are virus tolerant

Seven in 10 recommended winter barley varieties are virus tolerant

Virus tolerance has become normal in winter barley varieties. Three new varieties on the list have good disease resistance.

CROPS 2 September 2026

‘We make greatness from grass’

‘We make greatness from grass’

Building a stronger connection between Irish farming and the next generation.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 2 September 2026

Brazilian beef ban looms as EU has no guarantee of compliance with rules

Brazilian beef ban looms as EU has no guarantee of compliance with rules

An audit is ongoing in Brazil this week into poultry and honey, with the Commission expecting it to conclude at the end of the week.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Two more organic green cert courses to run in early 2027

Two more organic green cert courses to run in early 2027

NOTS will take in two groups in January 2027 for its organic and biological green cert course, which takes 15 months to complete. They will run in Drumshambo, Co Leitrim, and Golden, Co Tipperary.

NEWS 2 September 2026

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At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

The rural pub has been more than just somewhere to stop for a drink. It is a meeting place, a social outlet and an important part of community life, bringing together farmers, families & local groups.

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

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