Sarah McIntosh

smcintosh@farmersjournal.ie

AI changing the face of agribusiness

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the agricultural sector, increasing data-driven decision making and efficiencies on farms.

RECRUITMENT 15 October 2025

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Teachers are concerned as AI policy falls short

Teachers are concerned as AI policy falls short

CL-IFJHOME 8 October 2025

‘My time in Idaho opened my eyes to the scale abroad’

‘My time in Idaho opened my eyes to the scale abroad’

EDUCATION 1 October 2025

Food, beats and passion – Neven brings the flavour

Food, beats and passion – Neven brings the flavour

Food, beats and passion – Neven brings the flavour

FEATURES 1 October 2025

Wexford tillage farmer wins Teagasc FBD Sustainability Award 2025

Wexford tillage farmer wins Teagasc FBD Sustainability Award 2025

Wexford tillage farmer wins Teagasc FBD Sustainability Award 2025

NEWS 1 October 2025

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‘It’s creating that sense of community’

‘It’s creating that sense of community’

A farm safety programme has been launched by Irish Rural Link with nine representatives to act as community champions for farmer safety and wellbeing across local communities, writes Sarah McIntosh.

CAREERS 15 September 2025

Young Stock Podcast: athletes take to the Ploughing

Young Stock Podcast: athletes take to the Ploughing

On this week’s episode, sporting legends Tommy Durnin, Lizzie Murphy, Stephen Coen and Daire Cregg join Sarah McIntosh live from the Ploughing in Tullamore to talk all things sport and farming.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Local businesses to watch out for

Local businesses to watch out for

The Local Enterprise Village is providing a platform to 30 small businesses at this year's Ploughing, while hosting talks on artificial intelligence, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Ag Science points on the increase

Ag Science points on the increase

The CAO points for most Level 8 agriculture degree programmes are on the up, so what does this mean for the future of the industry?

EDUCATION 15 September 2025

Prestigious awards celebrate young farmers across Ireland

Prestigious awards celebrate young farmers across Ireland

Cork woman Aileen Sheehan was crowned the FBD Young Farmer of the Year 2025 at the awards ceremony which aims to inspire farmers of the future.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Celebrating the 15 Rising Rural Stars

Celebrating the 15 Rising Rural Stars

The IFJ junior Rising Rural Stars are heading to the Ploughing, come and join them on the day as we celebrate the best of young people living in rural Ireland, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Top 12 stands to visit at the Ploughing

Top 12 stands to visit at the Ploughing

With over 1,700 exhibitors attending the Ploughing, there is something for everyone. We take a look at the stands you don’t want to miss, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 15 September 2025

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Irish food and drink in Northern Europe

Will McGrath hails from a farming background in Co Tipperary and heads Bord Bia’s promotion of Irish food and drink in Scandinavian countries

Irish food and drink in Northern Europe

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