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Long-standing Cork IFA member Breeda Horgan wins Paddy Fitzgerald Award

Cork’s Breeda Horgan from Cork helped farm families fight evictions during her decades-long contribution to the IFA.

29 October 2024 NEWS

Free-to-attend farm safety roadshow kicking off next week

The roadshow will travel to counties Kerry, Wicklow, Cork, Kildare, Galway and Mayo over November.

29 October 2024 NEWS

In-lamb Charollais sale tops at €2,800

Rachel Gallagher reports from the Irish Charollais sheep breeders in-lamb female sale held in Tullow livestock mart.

29 October 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH

Department assessing whether new entrants could join ACRES

Minister McConalogue has tasked the Department with assessing whether new entrants to farming could join CAP schemes that are otherwise closed to applications.

29 October 2024 NEWS

Farming between solar panels good for climate and rural economy – Kelly

MEP Seán Kelly insists that farming between solar panels could diversify farmers' income streams.

29 October 2024 NEWS

Year-old Simmental heifer sells for €15,500

Nevan McKiernan reports from Saturday's premier Simmental show and sale, which took place in Roscommon Mart.

29 October 2024 PEDIGREE

€500,000 in grants for thatched buildings

The funding is part of a combined €11.1m in funding which will be allocated to grant schemes.

29 October 2024 SCHEMES
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Beef prices: factory agents anxious for cattle

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

28 October 2024
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Why are Irish wind farms struggling to secure planning?

Wind Energy Ireland maintains that the refusal rate for projects by An Bord Pleanála has increased significantly in recent months due to anti-wind County Development Plans.

28 October 2024 NEWS