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Young Stock: grá for cattle not strong enough to quit sheep in Leitrim

Co Leitrim sheep and beef farmer Dylan Gilligan talks lamb prices, a decent year for grass in the northwest and his participation in ICM’s Flock of the Future programme.

NEWS 24 August 2026

Young Stock: grá for cattle not strong enough to quit sheep in Leitrim

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A rebel rising in a dairy partnership

A rebel rising in a dairy partnership

MANAGEMENT 20 August 2026

Succession: what’s the big deal farm families?

Succession: what’s the big deal farm families?

FARMER WRITES 19 August 2026

Readers photos: our favourite photos of the week

Readers photos: our favourite photos of the week

Readers photos: our favourite photos of the week

NEWS 19 August 2026

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

NEWS 19 August 2026

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The Macra opportunity that took me across Europe and changed my career

The Macra opportunity that took me across Europe and changed my career

Macra's Fiona O'Leary discusses the three years she has spent in a role she leaves this month.

NEWS 27 July 2026

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra president Josephine O’Neill has warned that action is needed now to assess fodder reserves and grass growth amid drought conditions.

NEWS 27 July 2026

54% of Carbery farmers have no successor identified

54% of Carbery farmers have no successor identified

Carbery Group has launched a five year programme to support farm succession and create new pathway into dairy farming for the next generation.

NEWS 27 July 2026

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra na Feirme has warned that Brittany Ferries’ decision to cease transporting livestock from Ireland will weaken competition, limit market choice and create further challenges for young farmers.

NEWS 27 July 2026

IFJ Junior: 'If I was given the farm one day, I would absolutely take it over'

IFJ Junior: 'If I was given the farm one day, I would absolutely take it over'

At just 17, Karen O'Hara from Co Leitrim is already working on the family farm and dreams of building a future in farming.

FEATURES 27 July 2026

Six young farmers selected for 'Flocks of the Future' initiative

Six young farmers selected for 'Flocks of the Future' initiative

The six successful applicants will each receive a five-star ram, five breeding hoggets and support from Irish Country Meats, Bord Bia, Teagasc and Sheep Ireland.

NEWS 27 July 2026

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

CAP cuts could lead EU down US-style consolidation path, MEP warns

MEP Maria Walsh warned that US-style farm conglomerates could be coming down the tracks if CAP supports are cut.

NEWS 27 July 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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