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Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

Driverless tractor from the west of Ireland could soon be seen in fields across the country.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

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'I hope I never retire': Roscommon farmer, 85, still working with his Massey 135

'I hope I never retire': Roscommon farmer, 85, still working with his Massey 135

FEATURE 9 September 2026

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

NEWS 9 September 2026

Editorial: the mart – so much more than just a place to buy and sell livestock

Editorial: the mart – so much more than just a place to buy and sell livestock

Editorial: the mart – so much more than just a place to buy and sell livestock

VIEWPOINTS 2 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers buy quality in Roscommon Mart

Camera at the Mart: shippers buy quality in Roscommon Mart

Camera at the Mart: shippers buy quality in Roscommon Mart

FA - CAMERA AT THE MART 26 August 2026

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Warning over scam emails posing as Strokestown Show

Warning over scam emails posing as Strokestown Show

The show is set to take place on Saturday 12 September and the public is asked to ignore and report suspicious emails.

NEWS 28 July 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 28 July 2026

Co Roscommon 36ac farm could qualify for VPRG and SEAI grants

Co Roscommon 36ac farm could qualify for VPRG and SEAI grants

Situated on the outskirts of Castleplunkett village, this 36ac smallholding offers a residential base with plenty of potential.

FOR SALE 28 July 2026

Dry spell continues to bite in the south and east

Dry spell continues to bite in the south and east

Many farmers in those areas are continuing to buffer feed due to lack of rainfall, while counties further north are seeing more grass growth.

NEWS 28 July 2026

Watch: Roscommon farmer shares breeding lessons after difficult calving

Watch: Roscommon farmer shares breeding lessons after difficult calving

Over 300 farmers attended Olivia Hynes' farm on Wednesday evening when she opened her gates to showcase how she manages 50 suckler cows and 230 ewes delivering a net margin of €629/ha.

BREEDING & HEALTH 28 July 2026

Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

Seán Coughlan wants the High Court to allow him to sell milk, as he hopes to mount a wider challenge against the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 28 July 2026

Roscommon, Laois and Donegal take young shepherd titles

Roscommon, Laois and Donegal take young shepherd titles

Staging this year's FBD All-Ireland Young Shepherd and Shepherdess finals was Ossory Agricultural Show, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 28 July 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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