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Dairy, biogas, and breeding on one of Germany's most innovative farms

Claire McCormack reports from Germany where she met Christoph Luepschen, a farmer who invested in a €4m AD plant.

FEATURE 18 February 2026

Dairy, biogas, and breeding on one of Germany's most innovative farms

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Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

FEATURE 4 February 2026

Why this German farmer made a switch from cattle to miscanthus

Why this German farmer made a switch from cattle to miscanthus

FEATURE 21 January 2026

Australian farmers flock to wool or shedding sheep

Australian farmers flock to wool or shedding sheep

Australian farmers flock to wool or shedding sheep

FEATURE 7 January 2026

Big interview: Christopher O'Sullivan on the NPWS buying land and designations

Big interview: Christopher O'Sullivan on the NPWS buying land and designations

Big interview: Christopher O'Sullivan on the NPWS buying land and designations

FEATURE 30 December 2025

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Ag science class to host coffee morning for farmers

Ag science class to host coffee morning for farmers

Boyne Community School are hosting a future farmer mentorship programme to connect local farmers and those working in the agriculture sector with students.

FEATURE 22 October 2025

Future-proofing pipeline of talent for ag science

Future-proofing pipeline of talent for ag science

After a successful pilot, the ‘Intro to Ag’ programme is being delivered nationwide to 5,000 students, with the aim of increasing uptake in ag science, writes Sarah McIntosh.

FEATURE 22 October 2025

Wexford farmer rises to the top of the Australian working dog trial world

Wexford farmer rises to the top of the Australian working dog trial world

Craanford native Aoidh Doyle juggled a shearing business, a 1,500ac farm and a growing family, on his way to winning Australia’s top working dog titles.

FEATURE 22 October 2025

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Stephen Robb paid a visit to a number of AD plants in England to see how they operate, and their plans for live after subsidies.

FEATURE 22 October 2025

Climate smart solutions on west Limerick beef farm

Climate smart solutions on west Limerick beef farm

The first of three on-farm demonstrations scheduled over the next five years as part of the ClimateFarmDemo project took place on a Limerick farm recently, Teagasc adviser Jack Kennedy reports.

FEATURE 22 October 2025

Angst over south Kerry greenway CPOs

Angst over south Kerry greenway CPOs

Work is ongoing on the development of the south Kerry greenway but it has been a project soured by the imposition of CPOs. Tommy Moyles recently spoke with a number of landowners in the area.

FEATURE 22 October 2025

Walking Wagyus to the winterage

Walking Wagyus to the winterage

Anne O’Donoghue sits down with Frank McCormack Sr and Jr to discuss their Wagyu cattle herd and hosting the Burren Winterage Cattle Drive.

FEATURE 22 October 2025

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Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

Tom Garaghty works with Oliver Conroy Plant and Agri, a, Co Westmeath-based slurry, silage and tillage contractor, long-time Amazone customers who previously operated the AD-P and Centaya drills.

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

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