Anne O'Donoghue

aodonoghue@farmersjournal.ie

Tirlán sees ‘resurgence and return’ to spring planting for 2025 harvest

Tirlán’s head of grain John Kealy told the audience at the Irish Farmers Journal stand at the Ploughing that conditions were very good for planting winter crops in autumn last year.

NEWS 17 September 2025

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IFA hits out at Dairygold milk price cut

IFA hits out at Dairygold milk price cut

NEWS 17 September 2025

Succession scheme needs to cater for young and old – Catherine Connolly

Succession scheme needs to cater for young and old – Catherine Connolly

NEWS 17 September 2025

Presidency can have an influence in representing farming abroad – Jim Gavin

Presidency can have an influence in representing farming abroad – Jim Gavin

Presidency can have an influence in representing farming abroad – Jim Gavin

NEWS 17 September 2025

Agri-Food Regulator sees ‘huge farmer engagement’ following first prosecution

Agri-Food Regulator sees ‘huge farmer engagement’ following first prosecution

Agri-Food Regulator sees ‘huge farmer engagement’ following first prosecution

NEWS 16 September 2025

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Ploughing 2025: Taoiseach held talks with von der Leyen on derogation

Ploughing 2025: Taoiseach held talks with von der Leyen on derogation

Speaking at the Irish Farmers Journal stand at the Ploughing, the Taoiseach said he outlined to the European Commission president the essential nature of Ireland’s derogation.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Ploughing 2025: State should assist farmers with succession – Michael D

Ploughing 2025: State should assist farmers with succession – Michael D

President Michael D Higgins officially opened the Ploughing on Tuesday 16 September.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Ploughing 2025: day one weather and what’s on

Ploughing 2025: day one weather and what’s on

Here’s what’s happening on the first day of this year’s National Ploughing Championships at the Irish Farmers Journal stand and what to expect from the weather.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Farmer whose ram was stolen urges others to be vigilant of livestock theft

Farmer whose ram was stolen urges others to be vigilant of livestock theft

Sligo-based farmer TJ Keavney said he wants to highlight the prevalence of stolen livestock following the theft of his pedigree Suffolk ram lamb in recent weeks.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Almost 70% of farm fatalities so far this year 65 or older – HSA

Almost 70% of farm fatalities so far this year 65 or older – HSA

Senior inspector with the HSA Ger Hartnett said while older farmers “play an invaluable role in the farming community”, they are “disproportionately at risk of serious injury”.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Macra launches new mental health initiative

Macra launches new mental health initiative

The 'Ewe Go' campaign under the 'Make the Moove' initiative will allow people to get a pack sent to their home.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Ploughing 2025: leave the satnav at home, gardaí advise

Ploughing 2025: leave the satnav at home, gardaí advise

A significant policing operation is in place for the Ploughing, with more than 80,000 people expected to attend the event each day.

NEWS 15 September 2025

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Levno brings next-generation monitoring to Irish dairy farms

For Laois dairy farmer Bruce Thompson, the days of uncertainty around milk quality and tank performance are firmly in the past.

Levno brings next-generation monitoring to Irish dairy farms

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