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Watch: losing derogation could 'pit local families against each other'

Daire Cregg reports from the ASA conference, where Kilkenny dairy farmer Seán Cummins spoke passionately about preserving Ireland's derogation in a session on water quality.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Watch: losing derogation could 'pit local families against each other'

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Watch: non-compliance of 45% is ‘problematic’ for water quality progress

Watch: non-compliance of 45% is ‘problematic’ for water quality progress

NEWS 3 September 2026

'Three or four bales a day for six weeks' - the cost of Cork's dry spell

'Three or four bales a day for six weeks' - the cost of Cork's dry spell

NEWS 2 September 2026

Watch: how does a grass-biorefinery work?

Watch: how does a grass-biorefinery work?

Watch: how does a grass-biorefinery work?

NEWS 1 September 2026

Rap song hoping to bridge disconnect with farmers launches

Rap song hoping to bridge disconnect with farmers launches

Rap song hoping to bridge disconnect with farmers launches

NEWS 1 September 2026

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Nine in 10 believe Irish farmers deserve more recognition

Nine in 10 believe Irish farmers deserve more recognition

Nine in 10 value the sector’s contribution to Irish society and the economy and believe Irish farmers deserve greater recognition for the role they play in producing food.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Watch: ‘you have to be on your game straight away’

Watch: ‘you have to be on your game straight away’

With extensive success on the national stage, Paudi Deery from Co Monaghan is hoping to take home another title at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Watch: ‘understand the plough before you start making the changes’

Watch: ‘understand the plough before you start making the changes’

Conor McKeown is looking to reclaim the top spot in the under-28 senior class in three weeks’ time at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore.

NEWS 18 August 2026

'As costs increasingly go up, growers need all the support they can get’

'As costs increasingly go up, growers need all the support they can get’

From labour shortages to increased costs, four Irish growers who attended the launch of the Irish horticulture charter discuss current challenges and the importance of support from retailers.

NEWS 18 August 2026

'Retailers want supply, they don't want empty shelves' as drought hits growers

'Retailers want supply, they don't want empty shelves' as drought hits growers

The horticulture retail charter is an 'important step' in recognising the challenges that growers face.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Watch: what’s in store for Ploughing 2026?

Watch: what’s in store for Ploughing 2026?

All roads lead to Screggan, Tullamore, next month as the National Ploughing Association officially launched this year’s event, which takes place from 15 to 17 September.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Watch: sheep numbers and prices ‘well back’

Watch: sheep numbers and prices ‘well back’

Farmers at the Tuam Co-operative Mart sheep show and sale spoke about how the last year has been and the recent dip they are seeing in trade.

NEWS 18 August 2026

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