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Tillage management: sowing a scramble in mixed weather

Sowing winter cereals has been about taking opportunities when they come as mixed weather has prevailed so far.

HUSBANDRY 14 October 2026

Tillage management: sowing a scramble in mixed weather

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Weekend weather: mixed, changeable and breezy

Weekend weather: mixed, changeable and breezy

NEWS 9 October 2026

Gardening with Paul: the many faces of the foxglove family

Gardening with Paul: the many faces of the foxglove family

GARDENING 23 September 2026

News in-brief from across NI farming

News in-brief from across NI farming

News in-brief from across NI farming

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

Covid cucumber project that 'got out of hand' leads to Young Farmer of the Year

Covid cucumber project that 'got out of hand' leads to Young Farmer of the Year

Covid cucumber project that 'got out of hand' leads to Young Farmer of the Year

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Catch crops deadlines fast approaching as oilseed rape planted

Catch crops deadlines fast approaching as oilseed rape planted

Catch crops and oilseed rape are all being planted at present, as soil becomes more workable with rain showers.

CROPS 30 August 2026

Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

Afforestation increased by more than 950ha in 2025, with Roscommon recording the highest level of planting in the country.

FORESTRY 26 August 2026

Investigation foils attempt to claim EU funding for fake vineyards

Investigation foils attempt to claim EU funding for fake vineyards

If found guilty, the vineyard owner could face up to six years of imprisonment and a fine of up to €5,000.

NEWS 22 August 2026

Tillage Management: oilseed rape and crop planning

Tillage Management: oilseed rape and crop planning

Farmers need to do their sums and make cropping plans accordingly before planting crops Siobhán Walsh.

HUSBANDRY 19 August 2026

Tillage Podcast: getting the most from catch and fodder crops

Tillage Podcast: getting the most from catch and fodder crops

On this week’s show, we chat to catch crops expert Dave Barry, who has all the details you need for planting in the coming weeks.

NEWS 6 August 2026

Over 800,000ac of New Zealand sheep and beef farms sold for forestry since 2017

Over 800,000ac of New Zealand sheep and beef farms sold for forestry since 2017

Conversion of sheep and beef farms to forestry has slowed, but an additional 30,000 hectares of whole sheep and beef farms have been confirmed as sold for forestry since mid-2025.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Strong public support for more forestry in Ireland

Strong public support for more forestry in Ireland

Total of 89% believe planting more forests and woodlands will help Ireland meet climate targets.

FORESTRY 13 July 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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