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Annual tractor run returns to Shinrone

The Shinrone tractor run has raised over €100,000 for worthy charities in the space of five years.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Annual tractor run returns to Shinrone

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Pedalling with purpose as Louth man takes on Mizen to Malin

Pedalling with purpose as Louth man takes on Mizen to Malin

L2 26 December 2025

Genetics in your herd: the role of myostatin in breeding females

Genetics in your herd: the role of myostatin in breeding females

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 December 2025

Keeping your crop records up to date

Keeping your crop records up to date

Keeping your crop records up to date

NEWS 26 December 2025

Opinion: Heydon's first year sailed through mostly calm waters

Opinion: Heydon's first year sailed through mostly calm waters

Opinion: Heydon's first year sailed through mostly calm waters

NEWS 26 December 2025

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1,000ha more forestry planted this year

1,000ha more forestry planted this year

NEWS 26 December 2025

Getting a bee-line on what 2025 was like

Getting a bee-line on what 2025 was like

NEWS 26 December 2025

Farm buildings: our top five features in 2025

Farm buildings: our top five features in 2025

BUILDINGS 26 December 2025

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NEWS 25 December 2025

Opinion: rural Ireland’s future depends on homes for young people

Opinion: rural Ireland’s future depends on homes for young people

OPINION 25 December 2025

'We are there to listen over Christmas period' - Make the Moove

'We are there to listen over Christmas period' - Make the Moove

L2 25 December 2025

Watch: in-calf heifers hit €5,500 in Drumshanbo

Watch: in-calf heifers hit €5,500 in Drumshanbo

MARKETS 25 December 2025

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Mercosur deal on the rocks

Our expert team brings you the latest news and views on the trade deal.

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MART REPORTS »

Camera at the Mart: Kenmare Mart rounds out successful year of sales

Camera at the Mart: Kenmare Mart rounds out successful year of sales

MARKETS 23 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: Charolais dominate numbers in Elphin

Camera at the Mart: Charolais dominate numbers in Elphin

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of cows and calves in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of cows and calves in Bandon

MARKETS 17 December 2025

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VIEWPOINTS »

Dempsey at Large: getting the facts straight on nitrates

Just as most medicines have side effects, the aim has to be to work out if the side effects justify the action.

by Matt Dempsey

Dempsey at Large: getting the facts straight on nitrates

Home Farm: beef market surprises

by Matt Dempsey

TB control: why is it just more of the same

Editorial: Taoiseach's comments must be clarified

PODCASTS »

BEEF »

Watch: in-calf heifers hit €5,500 in Drumshanbo

Watch: in-calf heifers hit €5,500 in Drumshanbo

NEWS 24 December 2025

What bulls sired the top commercial show calves in 2025

What bulls sired the top commercial show calves in 2025

L2 26 December 2025

Bumper year for livestock cattle marts

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 December 2025

ABG beef price sees further reductions

NEWS 26 December 2025

DAIRY »

Where will the next generation of AI sires come from?

Where will the next generation of AI sires come from?

MANAGEMENT 25 December 2025

Bumper year for livestock cattle marts

Bumper year for livestock cattle marts

NEWS 24 December 2025

Dairy Management: bull selection for 2026

MANAGEMENT 23 December 2025

Dairy Management: new stocking rate rules explained

MANAGEMENT 22 December 2025

SHEEP »

Sheep price update: animals sourced for this week's kill

Sheep price update: animals sourced for this week's kill

NEWS 24 December 2025

Sheep Trends: year ending on lower throughput

Sheep Trends: year ending on lower throughput

L2 26 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: little change in pre-Christmas Dowra sale prices

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 December 2025

Sheep management: ewe condition, drafting lambs and sheep census returns

NEWS 26 December 2025

TILLAGE »

Keeping your crop records up to date

Keeping your crop records up to date

NEWS 26 December 2025

Irish oats used for plant-based Baileys

Irish oats used for plant-based Baileys

NEWS 23 December 2025

Weed risks should be added to plant health strategy

NEWS 21 December 2025

Issues with CBAM continue as tax nears

NEWS 24 December 2025

MACHINERY »

APV introduces next generation of controls

Popular seeding technology manufacturer APV, has released two new control boxes, namely the Easy Control and Profi Control.

NEWS 24 December 2025

APV introduces next generation of controls

New Holland aims to address labour issues with R4 robots

NEWS 24 December 2025

SMS Agro presents new Smart 400 seed drill

NEWS 19 December 2025

RSA tractor test averages 54% pass rate since 2018

NEWS 23 December 2025

PEDIGREE »

Southeast region gears up for 6th annual In-lamb sale

Southeast region gears up for 6th annual In-lamb sale

PEDIGREE 24 December 2025

Twilight set for 10th anniversary sale

PEDIGREE 24 December 2025

Annakisha land top prices in Blessington

PEDIGREE 24 December 2025

AGRIBUSINESS »

Australia’s top 10 market trends for 2025

Australia’s top 10 market trends for 2025

NEWS 24 December 2025

Just 2.4% of energy related emissions come from agriculture in 2024

Just 2.4% of energy related emissions come from agriculture in 2024

L2 26 December 2025

Developments for Dairygold’s property portfolio

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 December 2025

China slaps tariffs of up to 43% on imports of EU cheese

NEWS 26 December 2025

NORTHERN IRELAND »

Genetics in your herd: the role of myostatin in breeding females

Genetics in your herd: the role of myostatin in breeding females

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 December 2025

Top five Farmer Writes videos from 2025

Top five Farmer Writes videos from 2025

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

NI farmers producing heavier cattle in 2025

NEWS 23 December 2025

UK raises IHT threshold to £2.5m

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 December 2025

FOCUS »

There's never been a better time to invest

There's never been a better time to invest

FARM BUILDINGS 24 December 2025

Rolls Royce handling setup for Mayo drystock farmer

Rolls Royce handling setup for Mayo drystock farmer

FARM BUILDINGS 24 December 2025

TAMS ranking: winners and losers

TAMS ranking: winners and losers

INFRASTRUCTURE 24 December 2025

Renewables: a changing landscape

RENEWABLES 17 December 2025

'Poultry farmers still very worried' - Sweetman

POULTRY 13 December 2025

Biosecurity tips for protecting your flock from avian influenza

POULTRY 13 December 2025

’Tis the season for the poultry sector to be nervous about avian flu

POULTRY 10 December 2025

PROPERTY »

Colourful history for 400-year-old Co Cork period home

A period house that once featured in 'The Blue Book' is presently on the market in north Co Cork. With six bedrooms and a number of stables, the grand house is presented in excellent condition.

FOR SALE 23 December 2025

Colourful history for 400-year-old Co Cork period home

Compact Gortloney farm with a guide of €350,000

FOR SALE 23 December 2025

Mighty Monaghan farm makes €30,000/ac

SALES RESULTS 23 December 2025

Equestrian facilities are a standout feature in Co Donegal holding

FOR SALE 17 December 2025

BUILDINGS »

Farm buildings: our top five features in 2025

Farm buildings: our top five features in 2025

BUILDINGS 26 December 2025

Explainer: what do the exemptions for farm buildings and slurry storage mean?

BUILDINGS 23 December 2025

Specifications on re-roofing grant announced

BUILDINGS 23 December 2025

RENEWABLES »

Just 2.4% of energy related emissions come from agriculture in 2024

Just 2.4% of energy related emissions come from agriculture in 2024

RENEWABLES 24 December 2025

Family-run sawmill, Ireland's biggest firewood supplier

Family-run sawmill, Ireland's biggest firewood supplier

FORESTRY 24 December 2025

Nuclear energy options for Ireland

LETTERS 24 December 2025

Fossil fuels still dominate energy mix

RENEWABLES 17 December 2025

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT »

Issues with CBAM continue as tax nears

Issues with CBAM continue as tax nears

NEWS 24 December 2025

What is the CBAM and how will it impact your farm?

NEWS 17 December 2025

FORESTRY »

1,000ha more forestry planted this year

1,000ha more forestry planted this year

NEWS 26 December 2025

Family-run sawmill, Ireland's biggest firewood supplier

FORESTRY 24 December 2025

FARM SAFETY »

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

FARM SAFETY 22 October 2025

ANIMAL HEALTH »

Green light for bluetongue vaccines as Minister warns of heightened risk

Green light for bluetongue vaccines as Minister warns of heightened risk

NEWS 17 December 2025

PIGS »

Bio security can improve pig performance

Bio security can improve pig performance

PIGS 2 November 2025

POULTRY »

'Poultry farmers still very worried' - Sweetman

'Poultry farmers still very worried' - Sweetman

POULTRY 13 December 2025

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PHOTOGRAPHY »

Watch: readers' pics of the year 2025

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Watch: this week in pictures as farmers sell stock, protest and feed cattle

Watch: this week in pictures as farmers sell stock, protest and feed cattle

Watch: this week in photos as marts, awards and seasonal shows take place

Watch: this week in photos as marts, awards and seasonal shows take place

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Watch: in-calf heifers hit €5,500 in Drumshanbo

Watch: in-calf heifers hit €5,500 in Drumshanbo

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There's never been a better time to invest

There's never been a better time to invest

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Rolls Royce handling setup for Mayo drystock farmer

Rolls Royce handling setup for Mayo drystock farmer

What bulls sired the top commercial show calves in 2025

What bulls sired the top commercial show calves in 2025

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Mighty Monaghan farm makes €30,000/ac

Mighty Monaghan farm makes €30,000/ac

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Editorial: Taoiseach's comments must be clarified

Editorial: Taoiseach's comments must be clarified

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Beef Trends: sour end to super 2025 for beef trade

Beef Trends: sour end to super 2025 for beef trade

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TAMS ranking: winners and losers

TAMS ranking: winners and losers

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Specifications on re-roofing grant announced

Specifications on re-roofing grant announced

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Opinion: rural Ireland’s future depends on homes for young people

Opinion: rural Ireland’s future depends on homes for young people