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Dry spell puts sheep breeding and lamb finishing plans under pressure

Two Kilkenny sheep farmers have described the impact of the prolonged dry weather, with lamb finishing delayed and concerns now turning to ewe conditions ahead of breeding.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Dry spell puts sheep breeding and lamb finishing plans under pressure

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Ireland weather: 15-hour heavy rain warning issued for parched south east

Ireland weather: 15-hour heavy rain warning issued for parched south east

NEWS 26 August 2026

Sun shines on Irish grocery sales

Sun shines on Irish grocery sales

NEWS 24 August 2026

Weekend weather: highest temperatures of 19°C in largely dry conditions

Weekend weather: highest temperatures of 19°C in largely dry conditions

Weekend weather: highest temperatures of 19°C in largely dry conditions

NEWS 21 August 2026

Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

NEWS 20 August 2026

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Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

Whether it’s drought, floods or lack of help, farmers are always faced with some form of a challenge to overcome, it’s just a matter of working out a solution writes Tommy Moyles.

FARMER WRITES 19 August 2026

Lighter store lamb trade feeling pinch of drought

Lighter store lamb trade feeling pinch of drought

Lighter store lamb prices are coming under a little bit of pressure in the south west given the drought in the east and midlands.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

£65m drought support for English farmers

£65m drought support for English farmers

In response, the National Farmers’ Union described the package as 'an important step'.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

Editorial: grass crisis looming in the southeast

Editorial: grass crisis looming in the southeast

There is no significant rain forecast for at least the next 10 days in the southeast.

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

Co-ops announce July milk prices and drought support

Co-ops announce July milk prices and drought support

Tirlán, Dairygold and Kinisla have announced base prices for July, as well as drought supports for milk suppliers.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels in the southeast are running up to 40% below the Long-Term Average resulting in drought conditions. Meanwhile some parts of the west have received close to their usual rainfall.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Drought grips Europe’s farms

Drought grips Europe’s farms

This summer Europe has been hit with extreme heat and excessive drought in many regions which has affected crops and milk yields.

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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