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BYDV and waterlogging hitting spring barley

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Offaly, Laois and Louth, as crops stall in lower temperatures.

CROPS 17 June 2026

BYDV and waterlogging hitting spring barley

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Tullamore Show launches 2026 schedule

Tullamore Show launches 2026 schedule

NEWS 28 May 2026

Co Offaly farm exceeds asking price by more than 75%

Co Offaly farm exceeds asking price by more than 75%

SALES RESULTS 27 May 2026

Agri jobs: maintenance technicians, welders and meat processing operatives

Agri jobs: maintenance technicians, welders and meat processing operatives

Agri jobs: maintenance technicians, welders and meat processing operatives

NEWS 9 May 2026

Ploughing 2027 dates to change to avoid Ryder Cup clash

Ploughing 2027 dates to change to avoid Ryder Cup clash

Ploughing 2027 dates to change to avoid Ryder Cup clash

NEWS 8 May 2026

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Agri jobs: meat processing operatives wanted for multiple locations

Agri jobs: meat processing operatives wanted for multiple locations

There are vacancies for meat processing operatives, CNC machine operators and a dairy farm worker in the agricultural sector this week.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Agri jobs: farm worker required for 750-cow dairy farm

Agri jobs: farm worker required for 750-cow dairy farm

There are vacancies for dairy farm workers in the sector this week, as well as a position for an agronomist in Co Offaly.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Offaly pig farmer moves to 24m dribble bar for top-dressing cereals

Offaly pig farmer moves to 24m dribble bar for top-dressing cereals

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with pig and tillage farmer Mattie Moore, to see why he moved to a 24m Vogelsang BackPac umbilical dribble bar system for top dressing his spring and winter cereals.

FARM MACHINERY 25 February 2026

Cooper comes to Ireland

Cooper comes to Ireland

Kaleb Cooper is set to swap the Cotswolds for the Aviva Stadium this April as he will be the special guest at this year’s Intro to Ag Transition Year Fair.

DEALER 25 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: 100% clearance at Birr calf sale

Camera at the Mart: 100% clearance at Birr calf sale

Live export buyers were active for Friesian bulls, with farmers and exporters competing for Angus, Hereford and Belgian Blue-cross calves.

MARKETS 25 February 2026

Dry weather ramps up fieldwork

Dry weather ramps up fieldwork

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Tipperary, Louth and Offaly, where farmers are back out in the fields as the weather dries up.

CROPS 25 February 2026

Lough Boora 24ac organic holding up for sale

Lough Boora 24ac organic holding up for sale

A farm that has been certified organic for almost 30 years has come up for sale in Co Offaly. For sale by private treaty, this farm is served by a wide network of roads.

FOR SALE 25 February 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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