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Calf birth registrations running almost 40,000 head higher

The increase is underpinned by a 20,000 head increase in dairy birth registrations and a similar increase in birth registrations to beef cows.

NEWS 21 August 2026
Calf birth registrations running almost 40,000 head higher
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Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses
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100ac Kilkenny farm expected to draw wide interest
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Beef Welfare Scheme: three actions to qualify for up to €75/calf
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The counties with the most new combine harvesters in 2026
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Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought
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Editorial: fundamental challenges facing Ireland’s tillage sector

In tillage, the old cycle of perhaps three good years and two bad years in every five, has disappeared.

by Aidan Brennan
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Manitou revenue rises 12% despite North American slowdown

Manitou has increased its revenue by 12% year-on-year to €1.428 billion for the first half of 2026. Revenues for the second quarter totalled €780 million, a jump of 15.6% on the same period last year.
NEWS 20 August 2026
Manitou revenue rises 12% despite North American slowdown
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West Cork 15.5ac coastal farm with sea views comes move-in ready

With its combination of coastal location, residential appeal and manageable landholding, the farm is attracting strong interest from buyers.
FOR SALE 19 August 2026
West Cork 15.5ac coastal farm with sea views comes move-in ready
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1 Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses
2 100ac Kilkenny farm expected to draw wide interest

100ac Kilkenny farm expected to draw wide interest
3 Beef Welfare Scheme: three actions to qualify for up to €75/calf

Beef Welfare Scheme: three actions to qualify for up to €75/calf
4 The counties with the most new combine harvesters in 2026

The counties with the most new combine harvesters in 2026
5 Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

 

6 ACRES: changes to mowing deadline

ACRES: changes to mowing deadline
7 Hogan in the race to lead the FAO

Hogan in the race to lead the FAO

8 New 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

New 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm
9 Limerick farmer wins Kinisla milk quality award

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla milk quality award
10 Farmer Writes: only good fields grow docks

Farmer Writes: only good fields grow docks