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Property
Stunning house in Wexford on 65ac with a tennis court
Paul Mooney
The property would make a lovely country home and hobby farm for a family with deep pockets. It also has plenty of commercial potential, writes Paul Mooney.
30 April 2024 News
Guinness announces winners of regenerative barley awards
Nicky Keane has been announced as the winner of the Guinness Ireland Regenerative Barley Award for 2023.
24 April 2024 Farm machinery
German seed precision ticks boxes for busy contractor
Sowing a substantial acreage of corn each year, Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Wexford contractor Trevor James to find out why he runs Horsch drills.
Fields beginning to dry as rainfall eases
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Dublin and Laois as final preparations are made for spring planting.
17 April 2024 Crops
Tirlán launches scheme for River Slaney
The country's largest co-op will work to improve the environmental footprint of farming along the River Slaney catchment.
10 April 2024 Climate and environment
Mass in Wexford to pray for better weather
One Wexford parish is holding mass on Monday night to pray for an improvement in the weather.
8 April 2024 News
Telehandler registrations lift 5.26% on 2023
FTMTA figures show that 220 new telescopic loaders have been registered up until the end of February 2024, representing a 5.26% increase on 2023 figures.
3 April 2024 News
Mayo-built eight-rotor tedder offers big output for busy Wexford contractor
Wexford farmer and part-time contractor John Doyle purchased the first Malone eight-rotor trailed tedder ever built last year. With 4,000 acres through it, Peter Thomas Keaveney catches up with him.
3 April 2024 Farm machinery
Opinion: changes for Teagasc and land access on Labour's agenda
The Labour Party conference only saw three motions relating to farming and rural affairs, but there was plenty to chew on.
30 March 2024 News
Spring weather: 'pits are empty, tanks are full'
Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather has said he is experiencing an increased number of messages from farmers under severe pressure as a result of the relentless rain.
28 March 2024 News
Small farm up for auction near historic Wexford village
The land is currently in grass and has a natural water supply. It’s a short walk from the village, writes Paul Mooney.
27 March 2024 Property
Tight supply sees Wexford prices jump 15%
The amount of land offered for sale was significantly down on 2022.
21 March 2024 News