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Fuel shortage hits west of Ireland

Many petrol stations in the region have already run out of petrol and diesel.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Fuel shortage hits west of Ireland

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Protesters say they won't lobby Government through haulage association or IFA

Protesters say they won't lobby Government through haulage association or IFA

NEWS 9 April 2026

Dairy processors say protests are putting welfare of animals at acute risk

Dairy processors say protests are putting welfare of animals at acute risk

NEWS 9 April 2026

Lisavaird suspends white diesel sales at three branches

Lisavaird suspends white diesel sales at three branches

Lisavaird suspends white diesel sales at three branches

NEWS 9 April 2026

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

NEWS 9 April 2026

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Wexford land exceeds €27,000/ac at auction

Wexford land exceeds €27,000/ac at auction

An 87ac non-residential farm near Rathnure, Co Wexford, exceeded expectations as it sold by auction this week. Available in a number of lots, it received strong interest ahead of the sale.

PROPERTY 9 April 2026

Tillage Podcast: fieldwork between showers and plant protection

Tillage Podcast: fieldwork between showers and plant protection

This week’s podcast has a field work update, looks at the Crop Protection Magazine and has an interview.

NEWS 9 April 2026

New BKT tyre suited for freshly tilled soil

New BKT tyre suited for freshly tilled soil

BKT’s latest version of the Agrimax V-Flecto tyre is said to maximise traction and improve soil protection when working on freshly tilled soil.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Taoiseach’s comments escalated the protests, says demonstrator

Taoiseach’s comments escalated the protests, says demonstrator

Government is out of touch on the impact these fuel prices are having, protester James Geoghegan said.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Search for plant protection products online

Search for plant protection products online

The Irish Farmers Journal publishes lists of plant protection products used on tillage crops each year. You can also search these products on the Irish Farmers Journal’s website.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Protection more critical than ever for winter wheat disease control

Protection more critical than ever for winter wheat disease control

Yellow rust was a major issue last year, but does not have to be with prevention. Septoria is still the big disease challenge in winter wheat. Steven Kildea of Teagasc reports.

CROP PROTECTION 9 April 2026

IBEC calls for de-escalation of protests, warning threats to food supply chains

IBEC calls for de-escalation of protests, warning threats to food supply chains

Supply chains are already being affected nationwide due to the protest, with some facilities having to cease production, IBEC has said.

NEWS 9 April 2026

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Driving calf performance along with efficiency

Ger and Jonathan Sheehan on building a high-performing calf-rearing system in Co Cork.

Driving calf performance along with efficiency

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