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Merging suckler breeding with social farming in Co Clare

This week Nevan McKiernan spoke to Michael Callinan, who integrates his social farming initiative with a top-class suckler herd in Co Clare.

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 January 2026

Merging suckler breeding with social farming in Co Clare

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Tyrone dealer scoops Belmac dealer of the year award

Tyrone dealer scoops Belmac dealer of the year award

NEWS 18 December 2025

Atkins' new flagship depot wins Agri-DIY store of the year

Atkins' new flagship depot wins Agri-DIY store of the year

NEWS 10 December 2025

ICBF Beef Quality Awards: award presentations highlight best in class

ICBF Beef Quality Awards: award presentations highlight best in class

ICBF Beef Quality Awards: award presentations highlight best in class

NEWS 10 December 2025

ICBF Beef Quality Awards: dairy farmer finisher

ICBF Beef Quality Awards: dairy farmer finisher

ICBF Beef Quality Awards: dairy farmer finisher

MANAGEMENT 3 December 2025

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From soil to hedges and reducing artificial inputs: farms are making changes

From soil to hedges and reducing artificial inputs: farms are making changes

In this article we feature the winners of the Teagasc FBD Sustainability Awards from many farming sectors and different farming categories.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 14 November 2025

Seed trade awards students to promote jobs in tillage

Seed trade awards students to promote jobs in tillage

The Irish Seed Trade Association has presented the first of its awards to students studying crop science and agricultural science.

NEWS 14 November 2025

Kepak wins large-business SEAI energy award

Kepak wins large-business SEAI energy award

The SEAI Energy Awards took place last week, with Kepak among the food companies recognised for sustainable energy initiatives.

NEWS 14 November 2025

Flahavan’s oats awards head to Cork and Tipperary

Flahavan’s oats awards head to Cork and Tipperary

Finalists were evaluated for grower excellence in agronomy, field practice and environmental sustainability.

NEWS 14 November 2025

ICBF Beef Quality Awards: dairy beef finisher

ICBF Beef Quality Awards: dairy beef finisher

Adam Woods and Martin Merrick profile the winners of the dairy beef section for ICBF’s Beef Quality Awards.

MANAGEMENT 14 November 2025

Bursary honours dairy farmer with funding for students

Bursary honours dairy farmer with funding for students

Four Teagasc students have been awarded the John Fitzgerald travel bursary.

EDUCATION 14 November 2025

Irish Farmers Journal Mercosur podcast wins award

Irish Farmers Journal Mercosur podcast wins award

In the podcast, the Irish Farmers Journal team examined what the proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal could mean for Irish farmers.

NEWS 14 November 2025

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How calving alerts take the pressure off

Calving season is just around the corner and many dairy farmers are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year.

How calving alerts take the pressure off

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