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Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

The farm in Solohead is changing from a research farm to a dairy demonstration farm, with Teagasc signing a new 15-year lease with the owner of the land, ArraTipp Co-op, before Christmas.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

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Weekly news in-brief from NI farming

Weekly news in-brief from NI farming

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Limerick says no to six wind turbines

Limerick says no to six wind turbines

RENEWABLES 8 April 2026

Farm buildings: readers’ questions answered

Farm buildings: readers’ questions answered

Farm buildings: readers’ questions answered

BUILDINGS 1 April 2026

Diageo receives planning permission for brewery expansion

Diageo receives planning permission for brewery expansion

Diageo receives planning permission for brewery expansion

NEWS 26 March 2026

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Inside the Farmers Journal: the battle to put beef on Britain's plates

Inside the Farmers Journal: the battle to put beef on Britain's plates

On this week’s show, the team discusses rural planning permission guidelines, fertiliser prices and the battle to put beef on Britain’s plates.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

The CSO has released data that has shown the gross area of agricultural buildings granted planning permission increased from 515,000m² in 2024 to 764,000m² in 2025.

NEWS 25 February 2026

One of Ireland’s largest solar farms set for north Kerry

One of Ireland’s largest solar farms set for north Kerry

One of Ireland’s largest solar projects - an 860ac solar farm - has been proposed for north Kerry, with the project being developed by local farmers on their own and neighbouring land.

NEWS 25 February 2026

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

The 160ac solar farm proposal near Tipperary town is the latest in a growing number of solar energy projects planned for the region.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Goodman objects to Co Louth solar farm

Goodman objects to Co Louth solar farm

Farm controlled by Larry Goodman objects to 268ac solar farm near Castlebellingham, Co Louth.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Planning approved for 615ac Laois solar farm

Planning approved for 615ac Laois solar farm

Construction of the solar farm, spread across five parcels of land, will consist of approximately 1,796,838 square metres of solar photovoltaic panels.

NEWS 25 February 2026

New planning rules under review by watchdog

New planning rules under review by watchdog

The new standing advice on ammonia from Natural England is seen by local farmer representatives as a way of unblocking the planning deadlock in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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