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Low-moisture grain and thriving maize

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Offaly, Laois and Louth, where the harvest has begun and maize is flying in the hot weather.

CROPS 15 July 2026

Low-moisture grain and thriving maize

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BYDV and waterlogging hitting spring barley

BYDV and waterlogging hitting spring barley

CROPS 17 June 2026

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%

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

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Ploughing 2027 dates to change to avoid Ryder Cup clash

Ploughing 2027 dates to change to avoid Ryder Cup clash

Ireland’s largest outdoor event, the Ploughing Championships, will take place in the fourth week of the month from 21 to 23 September.

NEWS 25 March 2026

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 March 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 March 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 March 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 March 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 March 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 March 2026

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Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

Farmers looking to strengthen performance inside the farm gate are invited to attend a practical roadshow designed to help build more profitable, efficient and resilient dairy farms beyond 2026.

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

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