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Denis Lehane, Lighten Up
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Paula Hynes, Hoofing It
Brian Reidy – Herd Management Denis Lehane – Lighten Up Hazell Mullins – Vet on the Moove Karen Walsh – Law of the Land Kieran Coughlan – Farm Finance Paula Hynes – Hoofing It BACK TO FARMING HOME PAGE
Bord Bia governance review did not address central issue of controversy, say farming bodies
Bord Bia governance review did not address central issue of controversy, say farming bodies
The IFA, ICMSA, and ICSA respond to the Bord Bia governance review with some requesting urgent meetings with minister of agriculture, Martin Heydon

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Freshly processed milk
April milk price experiences drop of more than 23%
Motor fuels have seen the largest spike in annual percentage change, which increased by 43.3% when compared to April 2025 figures

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

‘Wrap it Pink’ for the Irish Cancer Society
‘Wrap it Pink’ for the Irish Cancer Society
The 'Wrap it Pink' campaign by Dairygold supporting the Irish Cancer Society enters its 12th year with farmers encouraged to buy pink silage bale wrap to donate to the society

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Comeraghs Wild launches programme for July festival
Comeraghs Wild launches programme for July festival
The Comeraghs Wild Festival, which returns in July, has launched its full programme of events from sheep shearing to storytelling and live music, to take place in the Comeragh region.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Plan your journey: Cork Summer Show improves traffic measures
Plan your journey: Cork Summer Show improves traffic measures
An extended bus route and free shuttle bus services will run over June 20 and 21 to help ease traffic burdens in and around Curraheen Stadium for the Cork Summer Show

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Satellite-powered grass measurement tech launched by new partnership
Satellite-powered grass measurement tech launched by new partnership
Proveye and Grassland Agro have announced a new partnership which will utilise satellite imagery and AI interpretation to deliver continuous grass growth data and measurements

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Female veterinarian at work
Animal Health Ireland programme offers 26,000 free vet consultations for farmers
The Targeted Advisory Service for Animal Health will open for registration from 11am on June 17

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Independent Bord Bia review did not find 'any significant concerns'
Independent Bord Bia review did not find 'any significant concerns'
The independent review of the Bord Bia Board has found no governenance failures but has issued 22 recommendations to strengthen the organisation following protests earlier this year.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show
Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show
Agri Aware hopes to connect Cork Summer Show visitors with agriculture to highlight its crucial role in Ireland with live demos and panel discussions.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.
MEP calls for support package following 71% fertiliser price hike
The EU Commission have dipped into CAP crisis reserves to pad the fertiliser support fund for EU farmers to €500m following a price hike of 71% in April 2026 compared to 2024 figures

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

landscape of ireland seen from the sky, wild nature
Department announces two BISS correction opportunities
Farmers are being advised that there will be two opportunities to correct Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based scheme applications without penalty over the coming weeks

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Digitising dairy: How Ireland’s first sheep cheese producer kept up with the modern world
Digitising dairy: How Ireland’s first sheep cheese producer kept up with the modern world
Sean Fitzgerald, a pioneer in sheep cheese production in Ireland, has become a recent digital convert in order to keep up with the times and imrpove his artisan cheese business

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Female hands cutting a piece of ribs in a butchers shop
Hope of beef market floor dashed by fresh factory cuts
Meanwhile, analysis of Department of Agriculture weekly price data confirms an ongoing reduction in returns, although not as severe as quoted prices would suggest

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Sheep in pens at Winslow Primestock Show, Buckinghamshire
Lamb producers enjoy surprise boost as factories chase supplies
Processors have restored recent price cuts

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Doctor examine senior man patient at home.
GP shortages threaten rural healthcare
The national shortage of GPs in Ireland has become a real problem in rural areas and has been compounded by the 30% emigration rate of newly qualified GPs

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Farmer with Cattle in a Working Farm Yard
Stephen Cadogan: Europe is finally catching up with Ireland on farm relief
Only a handful of European countries currently offer a farm relief service that allows farmers to step away from their responsibilities when necessary

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Hereford cattle
Fall in beef supply makes price drop impossible to explain, ICSA
Despite beef cattle numbers declining in Ireland, factory prices continue to drop, with prices falling by 80c/kg or more since January, incurring heavy losses for farmers

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Mallorca, meal and making silage while the weather allows
Mallorca, meal and making silage while the weather allows
We're delighted our first cut of silage looks to be of excellent quality, but for now, we're enjoying a break away from the farm, writes Galway farmer Michael Forde

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Transportation of cattle in a cage truck.
Live export mortality a fraction of on-farm death rates
The 0.095% mortality rate in live exports is a fraction of the estimated 3%-6% mortality rate in cattle of all ages on Irish farms

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

From social media to show ring: Black Betty takes centre stage
From social media to show ring: Black Betty takes centre stage
TikTok sensation Black Betty, alongside her owners, siblings Katie and Eamon Shanahan, has set their sights on the Cork Summer Show following her debut at Belgooly this May

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Herd of white sheep with black head on the road.
National Sheep Conference to be held in Galway in June
The new conference format will blend talks, poster presentations and workshops to educate and engage sheep farmers on current issues and future policy

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Irish sheep factory price cuts: Lamb quotes fall by up to 25c/kg
Irish sheep factory price cuts: Lamb quotes fall by up to 25c/kg
New-season lamb is being quoted on a base of 950c/kg at the factories this week, with quality assurance adding 10-20c/kg as applicable

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Close up shot of raw meat hanging on hooks at a slaughterhouse
Beef finishers facing losses of up to €750/head
Thousands of finishers who paid €5/kg and over liveweight for stores last autumn on the predictions of tight supply boosting prices, are now heading for losses

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Two cows, livestock rutting, side view, black and white playful authentic heifer
Heifer-rearing: Why 22-24 months remains the key target for calving
Efficient heifer rearing provides a sound platform for the herd's future, while not hitting growth and fertility milestones will result in poorer herd performance

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Farm tractor and mower cutting hay field at sunset in Scottish farmland
Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist
Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

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