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A collection of the latest farming news, views and analysis with the Munster region at their core.

<p>Poultry owners must exercise strict biosecurity protocols and will now have to adhere to a compulsory housing order from November 10.</p>

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IE Explains: What does a housing order for poultry mean?

All owners of poultry and captive birds are to adhere to a compulsory housing order which will be implement from November 10, as directed by the Department of Agriculture.

<p> Tom Barry: The obvious disappointment and worry for all tillage farmers is the harvest price for our high-quality, traceable, low-carbon grain. Irish tillage farmers produce the best-quality grain and yet compete with the lowest-price grain that can be delivered by boat to our shores. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Tom Barry: How 2025’s dry season reshaped tillage outcomes

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Hybrid auction of 25 acres in Tipperary fetches €442,000

Aerial view of Island Magee, County Antrim

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Agricultural land sales dropped by almost 9% in 2024

No deal yet when it comes to derogation - Heydon

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No deal yet when it comes to derogation - Heydon

Mallow Co-Op Superstores shortlisted for Retail Excellence Awards

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Mallow Co-Op Superstores shortlisted for Retail Excellence Awards

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Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

500 dairy farming families recognised for efforts in herd health awards

500 dairy farming families recognised for efforts in herd health awards

The AHI CellCheck awards will recognise 500 farming families and their co-ops for their efforts in maintaining low somatic cell counts within their herds

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

University workshop aims to spread awareness of recycled fertilisers

University workshop aims to spread awareness of recycled fertilisers

A recent interactive workshop held by the University of Limerick showcased recycling-derived fertilisers as a viable option for Irish farmers and agricultural stakeholders

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Tipperary woman appointed as Bord Bia's new China manager

Tipperary woman appointed as Bord Bia's new China manager

Sinéad Kennedy from Cahir has been appointed as Bord Bia's new China manager, advocating for Irish food and drink there

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Tipperary farm awarded top prize at the Quality Milk Awards

Tipperary farm awarded top prize at the Quality Milk Awards

The Ryan Family from Moyne, Thurles were the overall winners of the 2025 National Dairy Council and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

IFA poultry chair speaks about poultry farmers' increasing worries surrounding bird flu and the current outbreak in Fota Wildlife Park

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Tipperary's Newport College team encouraging farmers to embrace sustainable tech

Tipperary's Newport College team encouraging farmers to embrace sustainable tech

As part of the ongoing series of the finalists for the Certified Irish Angus School Competition 2024, meet the fourth team in the finals, students from Newport College

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Nitrates, milk prices and TB top of the agenda at this year’s National Dairy Show

Nitrates, milk prices and TB top of the agenda at this year’s National Dairy Show

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told dairy farmers that his government will continue to press the European Commission on the future of Ireland’s nitrates derogation as one of its “key priorities.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

266ac farm on the Kerry Way seeking €550,000

266ac farm on the Kerry Way seeking €550,000

Holding in scenic location is of mixed use, with 115 acres of commercial timber and 151 acres of grazing land

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

31-acre North Cork holding for sale in two lots

31-acre North Cork holding for sale in two lots

The farm is in two separate lots and is located near Banteer, in the townland of Shronebeha

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve a lot of praise

Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve a lot of praise

Paula Hynes thanks the dedicated, highly skilled people who looked after her while she undertook tests in hospital last week and looks forward to Millstreet

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Macra volunteers honoured at National Leadership Awards

Macra volunteers honoured at National Leadership Awards

At Macra na Feirme's National Training Day in Portlaoise on September 27, several members were recognised for their leadership and commitment to the club

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Signpost: Strong grass growth keeps cows out full-time in October

Signpost: Strong grass growth keeps cows out full-time in October

Cows are currently milking 16.2 litres per day at 4.8% fat and 4.14% protein, which is 1.49kg milk solids per cow. Cows are receiving 16kg of grass and 4kg of meal in the parlour

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Cork firm wins start-up of the year at Enterprise Ireland innovation competition

Cork firm wins start-up of the year at Enterprise Ireland innovation competition

AI-driven tools to inform decisions on farms, a solar-powered feeding machine, and low-emission manure management systems were among the cutting-edge solutions which took centre stage in this year’s final

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

98ac farm with War of Independence link seeks €6,600/ac

98ac farm with War of Independence link seeks €6,600/ac

The old farmhouse should qualify for both the vacant home and derelict home grants

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Busy auction week highlights vibrant land market in the Golden Vale

Busy auction week highlights vibrant land market in the Golden Vale

At 3pm on September 12, a 64-acre farm at Drombeg, Kilmallock, went for €1.25m (€19,500/acre) to a Kerry-based purchaser

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Paula Hynes: Maize season makes me wish our contractor had airplanes

Paula Hynes: Maize season makes me wish our contractor had airplanes

While I'm glad Ryanair was not given the task of planting and harvesting our maize, given the delayed flights we have recently experienced, I know our contractors CCS would have as usual given an efficient service

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Close up ranchers rough hand on a gate holding a rein

Cork farming blueprint planned as councillors warn of €130m risk to county’s economy

Cork County Council and academics will draft a new agriculture strategy, with a strong focus on dairy, rural economy and food security

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Thanks to all the volunteers at Inniscarra

Thanks to all the volunteers at Inniscarra

Farming is like a merry-go-round, with baby calves on the farm again. Autumn breeding season is just around the corner, and it is hard to believe we will be breeding the show heifers soon, writes Aherla dairy farmer Paula Hynes

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Trial results bring promise, but grain prices drag down Darren's returns

Trial results bring promise, but grain prices drag down Darren's returns

Walking the fields, everything looked promising. But once I sat down to do the accounts, it felt like the reward wasn’t there, writes Darren Allen from Ballymaloe Farm

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Paula Hynes: Black pudding in Cork and Belgium

Paula Hynes: Black pudding in Cork and Belgium

Kasey’s dam calved with a lovely heifer calf by Vierra Sting. It’s our second Sting heifer calf this autumn, and we also had a Chocochip heifer calve with a Blondin Classic heifer calf

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

66-acre farm near Macroom offers variety of land types

66-acre farm near Macroom offers variety of land types

New to the market with Macroom-based auctioneers Killian Lynch is a 65. 8-acre farm at Rossmore, just over 2km from Inchigeelagh and 14km from Macroom in West Cork. Cork city is a 40-minute drive to the east.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

'A real farmer's farm': Kilkenny holding is guiding €15k-€17k per acre ahead of October auction

'A real farmer's farm': Kilkenny holding is guiding €15k-€17k per acre ahead of October auction

The landmark high-quality 164-acre farm is coming up for auction next month

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

70-acre South Tipperary holding guiding at €15k-€20k/ac

70-acre South Tipperary holding guiding at €15k-€20k/ac

Coming up for public auction on Thursday, September 25, is a 70-acre holding at Lisronagh, approximately 6km north of Clonmel.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Michael Berkery awarded honorary doctorate for lasting impact

Michael Berkery awarded honorary doctorate for lasting impact

The Tipperary man's leadership extended through critical trade negotiations, including the general agreement on tariffs and trade, the 2001 beef blockade, and the IFA’s strategic approach to the World Trade Organization

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Signpost: Rotations lengthening and good covers carry cows into autumn for Dermot

Signpost: Rotations lengthening and good covers carry cows into autumn for Dermot

Good grass supply, balanced diets and solid milk output have made 2025 one of the smoother years in dairying, writes Bandon dairy farmer Dermot Walsh

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

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