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Baling straw becoming rare on this Carlow farm

From the Tramlines participant Hugh McDonnell places an emphasis on soil management, straw chopping and keeping things simple, writes Conor Kehoe.

CROPS 27 May 2026
Baling straw becoming rare on this Carlow farm
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New bluetongue case found in Tipperary
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Editorial: should food be the first line of defence?

History is written in the struggle for food security, and there have been numerous occasions in the past where the very essence of food availability has sparked war.

by Adam Woods
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Valtra celebrates 1,000th CVT transmission built in Finland

Valtra has built its 1,000th CVT transmission at its Finnish production site in Suolahti, one year since production started at the state-of-the-art facility.

NEWS 28 May 2026
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Bountiful Ballygriggan presents a fine opportunity in Co Cork

Located in Ireland’s premier tillage region, this 140ac farm in Castletownroche, offers plenty of potential for farmers and investors.
FOR SALE 27 May 2026
Bountiful Ballygriggan presents a fine opportunity in Co Cork
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MOST READ STORIES

1 New rules for learner drivers on their second or third permit

New rules for learner drivers on their second or third permit
2 Factories' beef cold stores are full amid weak UK demand, MII says

Factories' beef cold stores are full amid weak UK demand, MII says
3 Demand for Limousin bulls surges

Demand for Limousin bulls surges
4 Sheep mart prices: big pressure on lamb mart prices

Sheep mart prices: big pressure on lamb mart prices
5 New bluetongue case found in Tipperary

New bluetongue case found in Tipperary

 

6 Polish market loss due to bluetongue hits the calf trade

Polish market loss due to bluetongue hits the calf trade
7 Closing date for Fuel Income Support Scheme extended

Closing date for Fuel Income Support Scheme extended
8 Top tips for managing beef cattle in hot weather

Top tips for managing beef cattle in hot weather
9 Hope for World Cup beef bounce

Hope for World Cup beef bounce
10 Sheep Trends: factories move to take control

Sheep Trends: factories move to take control