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Fewer farm households with off-farm incomes

The decrease is due to the aging farming population, with more farmers now in receipt of a pension, Teagasc's survey suggests.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Fewer farm households with off-farm incomes

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More than half of farms considered economically viable in 2025

More than half of farms considered economically viable in 2025

NEWS 7 July 2026

Sheep farm incomes up slightly in 2025 due to higher output prices

Sheep farm incomes up slightly in 2025 due to higher output prices

NEWS 7 July 2026

Suffolk ewes hit £8,100 in Big Bang auction

Suffolk ewes hit £8,100 in Big Bang auction

Suffolk ewes hit £8,100 in Big Bang auction

PEDIGREE 7 July 2026

Three members reappointed to Bord Bia board

Three members reappointed to Bord Bia board

Three members reappointed to Bord Bia board

NEWS 7 July 2026

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Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €8.80/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €8.80/kg

Opening prices for quality assured lambs are in the region of €9/kg, while group lambs are trading from €9.10/kg to €9.20/kg.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Volkswagen to use flock of sheep to graze under solar panels

Volkswagen to use flock of sheep to graze under solar panels

Partnership shows how industrial energy infrastructure can combine renewable energy generation and energy security with environmental benefits.

RENEWABLES 1 July 2026

Cereals, dairy and beef all fall in food price index

Cereals, dairy and beef all fall in food price index

Downward trend continues for butter, cheese and cereals in June and the beef index also drops back.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Average farm income increased by 49% in 2025

Average farm income increased by 49% in 2025

All farm enterprises recorded an increase in income, with farms benefitting from high milk, cattle and sheep prices and the tillage sector from good cereal yields.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Champion genetics on offer in breeders' choice sale

Champion genetics on offer in breeders' choice sale

Taking place over the weekend is the Breeders' Choice Summer Selection Sale of Suffolk and Blue Texel sheep.

PEDIGREE 1 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: solid start to store lamb trade in Kenmare

Camera at the Mart: solid start to store lamb trade in Kenmare

Store lambs made up most of what was on offer in Kenmare Mart at this week's sale. Lamb numbers are expected to grow significantly at the Co Kerry mart over the summer.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Coupled payments on the table

Coupled payments on the table

Coupled payments will need to be discussed in light of the sweeping changes proposed to payment entitlements in the next CAP, says Minister Heydon.

NEWS 1 July 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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