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Farm Tech Talk: Dutch calf import market and livestock trade update

Farm Tech Talk is live each and every Friday on the Irish Farmers Journal website and wherever you get your podcasts.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Dutch calf import market and livestock trade update

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Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

NEWS 20 June 2026

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

NEWS 19 June 2026

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

NEWS 19 June 2026

Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

BREEDING & HEALTH 19 June 2026

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The next CAP

Our expert team brings you the latest news, views and analysis on the CAP post-2027.

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LATEST STORIES »

Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

NEWS 19 June 2026

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

NEWS 19 June 2026

Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán, Tehran and Ireland’s troubled energy policy

Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán, Tehran and Ireland’s troubled energy policy

NEWS 19 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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Map: over 32,400 farmers apply for fuel support scheme

Map: over 32,400 farmers apply for fuel support scheme

NEWS 19 June 2026

Carbery holds May base price

Carbery holds May base price

NEWS 19 June 2026

Captivating finish to Monamore's final chapter

Captivating finish to Monamore's final chapter

PEDIGREE 19 June 2026

US has been major flop for Irish beef exports

US has been major flop for Irish beef exports

NEWS 19 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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MART REPORTS »

Camera at the Mart: solid lamb trade in Kingscourt Mart

Camera at the Mart: solid lamb trade in Kingscourt Mart

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Lamb prices climb back up to €10/kg

Lamb prices climb back up to €10/kg

MARKETS 10 June 2026

In pictures: plenty of life in Kilmallock calf trade

In pictures: plenty of life in Kilmallock calf trade

MARKETS 10 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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VIEWPOINTS »

Colm McCarthy: struggling Starmer's sea of troubles

Politicians in the Republic would be foolish to imagine that they are immune to the impact of populist inclinations in their electorate.

by Colm McCarthy

Colm McCarthy: struggling Starmer's sea of troubles

Editorial: Bord Bia governance review should open a new chapter

Editorial: a decade since Brexit with repercussions starting to bite

Editorial: water quality - more to do

PODCASTS »

BEEF »

US has been major flop for Irish beef exports

US has been major flop for Irish beef exports

NEWS 19 June 2026

Fresh blow to Irish calf exports

Fresh blow to Irish calf exports

NEWS 20 June 2026

Beef Management: creep grazing, transitioning calves to grass and scanning

NEWS 19 June 2026

Grass+ Beef: grass hits cruise control with ideal conditions

NEWS 19 June 2026

DAIRY »

Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

BREEDING & HEALTH 19 June 2026

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

NEWS 19 June 2026

Captivating finish to Monamore's final chapter

PEDIGREE 19 June 2026

Almost one-fifth of Carbery suppliers' land dedicated to nature

NEWS 18 June 2026

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SHEEP »

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

NEWS 19 June 2026

Sheep mart watch: slight easing of prices but keen demand for stores

Sheep mart watch: slight easing of prices but keen demand for stores

NEWS 20 June 2026

Sheep Trends: lamb quotes steady to 10c/kg lower

NEWS 19 June 2026

Sheep management: drafting lambs, cobalt supplementation and blowfly protection

NEWS 19 June 2026

TILLAGE »

Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

NEWS 20 June 2026

Tillage podcast: new varieties in Cork, crops in Down and a new fungicide

Tillage podcast: new varieties in Cork, crops in Down and a new fungicide

NEWS 18 June 2026

Grain Trends: oilseed back, wheat up again

MARKETS 17 June 2026

European Parliament adopts new rules on NGTs

NEWS 17 June 2026

MACHINERY »

Watch: 60 years of agri contracting in Co Tipperary

With first-cut silage underway across the country, William Hanrahan in Co Tipperary and his grandson Jack discuss technology advancements, weather impacts and ground conditions.

CONTRACTING 19 June 2026

Watch: 60 years of agri contracting in Co Tipperary

Horsch acquires stake in German spot spraying firm

NEWS 18 June 2026

Green diesel falls 23c/l in four weeks

NEWS 17 June 2026

Telescopic loader sales booming

NEWS 17 June 2026

PEDIGREE »

Captivating finish to Monamore's final chapter

Captivating finish to Monamore's final chapter

PEDIGREE 19 June 2026

Qualifiers for Young Stockperson and Young Shepherd competitions get underway

PEDIGREE 17 June 2026

Athlone to host Texel All-Ireland

PEDIGREE 17 June 2026

AGRIBUSINESS »

Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán, Tehran and Ireland’s troubled energy policy

Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán, Tehran and Ireland’s troubled energy policy

NEWS 19 June 2026

US has been major flop for Irish beef exports

US has been major flop for Irish beef exports

NEWS 20 June 2026

What to do with a quarter of a billion euro

NEWS 19 June 2026

Farmer Business Developments shares valued at €2.80

NEWS 19 June 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND »

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

NEWS 19 June 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

‘Modest cost’ to resolve DAERA vet dispute

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

Dale Farm adds 1p/l to May price

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

FOCUS »

Live Farm Tech Talk Episode being recorded at BEEF2026

Live Farm Tech Talk Episode being recorded at BEEF2026

BEEF BREEDING 17 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: lighter stores sought after in Macroom

Camera at the Mart: lighter stores sought after in Macroom

MARKETS 17 June 2026

BEEF2026: driving sustainable performance

BEEF2026: driving sustainable performance

BEEF BREEDING 17 June 2026

BEEF2026: welcome to BEEF2026

BEEF BREEDING 17 June 2026

Developing more profitable and sustainable dairy calf-to-beef systems

BEEF BREEDING 17 June 2026

BEEF2026: practical demonstrations and advice for every beef farming system

BEEF BREEDING 17 June 2026

Limousin-cross calf hits €1,900 in Carrigallen Mart

MARKETS 16 June 2026

PROPERTY »

The perfect blend of lifestyle, livery and land in Co Wexford

The 65ac farm features a modern house, extensive equine facilities and a large block of fertile land.

FOR SALE 17 June 2026

The perfect blend of lifestyle, livery and land in Co Wexford

Field day for buyers as July bumper auction nears

PROPERTY 17 June 2026

Opportunity on 63.5ac holding runs deep near River Shannon

FOR SALE 17 June 2026

Rebel County farm offers potential for next generation

FOR SALE 17 June 2026

BUILDINGS »

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

BUILDINGS 17 June 2026

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

BUILDINGS 17 June 2026

How to make construction appointments on farms

BUILDINGS 10 June 2026

PODCASTS »

RENEWABLES »

Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán, Tehran and Ireland’s troubled energy policy

Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán, Tehran and Ireland’s troubled energy policy

NEWS 19 June 2026

Bord na Móna and SSE seek approval for 11 turbines reaching 200m

Bord na Móna and SSE seek approval for 11 turbines reaching 200m

NEWS 17 June 2026

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

NEWS 17 June 2026

New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

RENEWABLES 17 June 2026

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT »

Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

NEWS 20 June 2026

Agricultural discharge the cause of Louth fish kill – IFI

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 4 June 2026

FORESTRY »

Timber industry report to increase timber usage

Timber industry report to increase timber usage

FORESTRY 17 June 2026

iPLAN the key to forest certification

FORESTRY 3 June 2026

FARM SAFETY »

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

FARM SAFETY 22 October 2025

ANIMAL HEALTH »

Farmers invited to take part in new animal health research

Farmers invited to take part in new animal health research

NEWS 17 June 2026

PIGS »

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

NEWS 10 May 2026

POULTRY »

Empty egg shelves are a sign of poultry farmer prices – IFA

Empty egg shelves are a sign of poultry farmer prices – IFA

POULTRY 30 March 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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Getting ready for your Bord Bia audit

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Teagasc National Sheep Conference 2026

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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Small number of pig and poultry farmers deliver big output

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PHOTOGRAPHY »

In pictures: a busy week as variety of walks and summer farm shows unfold

In pictures: a busy week as variety of walks and summer farm shows unfold

In Pictures: another busy week in farming as key events and sales take place

In Pictures: another busy week in farming as key events and sales take place

Watch: this week in pictures as hot weather hits farms nationwide

Watch: this week in pictures as hot weather hits farms nationwide

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Watch: 60 years of agri contracting in Co Tipperary

Watch: 60 years of agri contracting in Co Tipperary

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Most popular beef bulls used on dairy cows so far this year

Most popular beef bulls used on dairy cows so far this year

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Breeda Walsh: 'fostering in our 50s is the best decision we ever made’

Breeda Walsh: 'fostering in our 50s is the best decision we ever made’

Fresh blow to Irish calf exports

Fresh blow to Irish calf exports

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Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

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Wexford farmer wins 2025 Pasture Progress Award

Wexford farmer wins 2025 Pasture Progress Award

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Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

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Westmeath farmer named Lakeland supreme milk quality champion

Westmeath farmer named Lakeland supreme milk quality champion

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15 people fined for misuse of green diesel by Revenue

15 people fined for misuse of green diesel by Revenue

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Convergence in global beef prices

Convergence in global beef prices