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Galway Sheep farmers getting €2.50/kg for wool
Amy Forde
“Irish wool has an international reputation and farmers aren’t getting anything for it," one of the founders of the Galway Wool Co-op has said.
Galway Sheep farmers getting €2.50/kg for wool
Top 10 Irish Farmers Journal stories that got people talking in 2024
25 December 2024 News
Top 10 Irish Farmers Journal stories that got people talking in 2024
There were a lot of stories that got people talking this year, but these 10 stood out the most on social media.
Young Cavan farmer takes home UCC student of the year
25 December 2024 News
Young Cavan farmer takes home UCC student of the year
University College Cork and Teagasc join forces to recognise the academic achievement of agricultural science students from the 2024 graduating class, writes Sarah McIntosh.
TB lesions found in 2,500 cattle thought TB-free in 2023
There were over 2,500 cattle thought to be TB-free when sent for slaughter which had TB lesions detected during inspection and lab testing.
24 December 2024 News
Watch: pictures of the year 2024
With lots of events and farm visits, watch back on some of our picture desk's favourite pictures from 2024.
24 December 2024 News
Over 300 rural families to benefit from renewable energy project
An innovative new initiative has been launched in the midlands, which will see families benefit from surplus renewable energy, writes Deirdre Verney.
24 December 2024 Community
Brexit off the airwaves but still on the ground
Traders in Ireland and the UK have moved from discussing Brexit to living with it.
24 December 2024 News
Farm buildings 2024: our top five features
We have had some fantastic features over the last 12 months, with some of our readers' favourites listed below.
24 December 2024 Buildings
Roadside trees - who is responsible for them and do I need approval to cut them?
With ash dieback weakening ash trees and increasing the risk of falling branches and trees there is a growing concern among farmers regarding safety risks posed to road users.
24 December 2024 News
In pictures: recap of 2024 national show champions
Nevan McKiernan looks back at the cattle that won their national breed championships in 2024.
24 December 2024 Pedigree
Pointers for tackling the forestry malaise
The Irish Farmers Journal got the opinions of five leading actors in the forestry sector about what could be done to reboot the industry.
24 December 2024 News
Record mart trade for cattle in 2024
Adam Woods has the latest on the 2024 mart trade, including an in depth analysis of the Irish Farmers Journal Martbids database.
23 December 2024 News