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Thousands of farmers decry Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers marched in Athlone on Saturday at a protest denouncing the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Thousands of farmers decry Mercosur trade deal

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Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

MY FARMING WEEK 14 January 2026

Colm McCarthy: Ireland’s role in the global game of emissions reductions

Colm McCarthy: Ireland’s role in the global game of emissions reductions

OPINION 7 January 2026

2025 was Ireland's second-hottest year on record - Met Éireann

2025 was Ireland's second-hottest year on record - Met Éireann

2025 was Ireland's second-hottest year on record - Met Éireann

NEWS 6 January 2026

Cattle breed societies speak out against Mercosur deal

Cattle breed societies speak out against Mercosur deal

Cattle breed societies speak out against Mercosur deal

PEDIGREE 5 January 2026

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Weanling exports fall by 28% in 2025

Weanling exports fall by 28% in 2025

Adam Woods has the latest on the 2025 mart trade, including a live export update for the year.

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Editorial: launch of biosecurity plan

Editorial: launch of biosecurity plan

The success of any farm operation involving animals relies greatly on those animals staying healthy and free from disease.

VIEWPOINTS 17 December 2025

Watch: readers' pics of the year 2025

Watch: readers' pics of the year 2025

Each week, we've been receiving your photos, taken on farms across the country. With each of the 32 counties of Ireland represented, here is a look back at some of your best farming highlights.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Australia’s top 10 market trends for 2025

Australia’s top 10 market trends for 2025

Australia's top 10 market trends for 2025 share some similarities with Ireland, but there are lots of differences too.

NEWS 17 December 2025

2025 a year of progress in renewables

2025 a year of progress in renewables

It may not be the step change in pace that Ireland needs, but it is still significant progress in the roll-out of renewables writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 17 December 2025

Beet Ireland wound up by directors

Beet Ireland wound up by directors

The company, formed 15 years ago to revive sugar beet processing, effectively ended activity six years ago.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Fossil fuels still dominate energy mix

Fossil fuels still dominate energy mix

Ireland’s overall renewable energy share has reached 16.1% but significant progress is needed if we are to meet the 43% renewable energy target set for 2030.

RENEWABLES 17 December 2025

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How calving alerts take the pressure off

Calving season is just around the corner and many dairy farmers are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year.

How calving alerts take the pressure off

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