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Young Stock Podcast: beefing up education with schools competition

Sarah McIntosh attends the Certified Irish Angus schools competition and chats to the four winning students from Co Cork straight after the final.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Young Stock Podcast: beefing up education with schools competition

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IFA calls for increased BVD PI compensation

IFA calls for increased BVD PI compensation

NEWS 9 March 2026

Six changes to Tirlán’s board at next co-op AGM

Six changes to Tirlán’s board at next co-op AGM

NEWS 9 March 2026

Co-op derogation from mandatory supply contracts welcomed by ICOS

Co-op derogation from mandatory supply contracts welcomed by ICOS

Co-op derogation from mandatory supply contracts welcomed by ICOS

NEWS 9 March 2026

Department reminds farmers about attendance at voluntary ACRES training course

Department reminds farmers about attendance at voluntary ACRES training course

Department reminds farmers about attendance at voluntary ACRES training course

NEWS 9 March 2026

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Teagasc urges farmers to focus on soil pH to help avoid fertiliser overspends

Teagasc urges farmers to focus on soil pH to help avoid fertiliser overspends

Teagasc has advised farmers to look at correcting low soil pH as the farming sector looks set for another period of high fertiliser prices.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

As pressures are increasing within the agricultural sector, diversification has become a key strategy in creating resilient and future-focused farm enterprises.

NEWS 9 March 2026

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

The 160ac solar farm proposal near Tipperary town is the latest in a growing number of solar energy projects planned for the region.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Last chance to apply for tillage support scheme

Last chance to apply for tillage support scheme

The scheme, which offers a support payment of €110/ha for certain cereal crops up to a maximum area of 100ha, closes for applications on Monday 9 March 2026.

SCHEMES 9 March 2026

State must reduce its share of ballooning fuel costs - ICMSA

State must reduce its share of ballooning fuel costs - ICMSA

The ICMSA wants to see taxes and levies on fuel moved to a flat-price-per-litre model, rather than being based off a percentage of consumer prices.

NEWS 9 March 2026

‘Substantial volumes’ of Irish food exports tied up on way to Middle East

‘Substantial volumes’ of Irish food exports tied up on way to Middle East

Diversions and a shift from sea to overland shipping look set to add to the cost of exporting food to the Middle East, Bord Bia has said.

NEWS 9 March 2026

UK visa clampdown could see 1.5m sheep left unshorn this summer

UK visa clampdown could see 1.5m sheep left unshorn this summer

The UK's National Sheep Association has warned a shortage of overseas shearers could increase the risk of flystrike and lower growth rates.

NEWS 9 March 2026

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Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

Maximising the potential of every animal starts with selecting a quality calf milk replacer (CMR) that includes a bespoke health package to suit the calves being fed.

Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

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