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All the latest opinion and comments on the Irish agricultural industry from the Farmers Journal editorial team.

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

The combination of succession issues, other career opportunities and organic incentives has led to many farmers 'quiet quitting'.

NEWS 15 February 2026
Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend
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Home Farm: slurry pressures

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Beef payment grid needs a revamp

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Colm McCarthy: building vanity stadiums is not where the focus should be

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Home Farm: do you use farm-saved seed?

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Imports have negligible impact on Irish farmgate prices

Imports have negligible impact on Irish farmgate prices
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Slurry spreading season kicks in

Slurry spreading season kicks in
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