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Four in-lamb ewes killed in dog attack in Co Clare

A further two sheep are missing and the farmer said several more of his flock will not survive.

5 February 2025 NEWS
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Murphy third candidate to declare for Macra president

Conor Murphy from Whitechurch Macra in Cork announced his entry to the presidential race over the weekend.

4 February 2025 NEWS

GDT index rises 3.7% at latest auction

Lactose was up 17.7% to €1,022/t at the trading event held on Tuesday.

4 February 2025 NEWS

New water quality committee needs ‘all-sectors approach’ - IFA

It comes as IFA environmental chair John Murphy welcomed the new Government’s commitment to retaining Ireland’s derogation, outlined in the Programme for Government.

4 February 2025 NEWS

Students gearing up for Agricultural Colleges Challenges Day in Clonakilty

Seven college teams, made up of 12 students each, will take on challenges based around leadership and teamwork such as indoor soccer, simulator challenge, stock judging, fencing and tractor driving.

4 February 2025 NEWS

Top soil questions answered from Teagasc tillage conference

In this article, Conor Kehoe goes through some of your top questions on soil from the Teagasc National Tillage Conference.

4 February 2025 NEWS

US farmers fear retaliation against Donald Trump’s tariffs

US farmers exports billions of dollars of agricultural products and rely on Canada for 85% of its potash imports.

4 February 2025 NEWS
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Factory agents lighting up marts buying finished cattle

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

3 February 2025 MARKETS
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Young Stock Podcast: a day in the life - calving edition

The 30-year-old has a positive outlook on the future of farming and says that dairy farming is a great job to be in.

3 February 2025 NEWS