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Donate your ‘liquid gold’ to save lives

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is appealing for more platelet donors to come forward, writes Margaret Hawkins.

HEALTH 9 April 2025

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‘Unfortunately, every farmer knows when an animal is dead'

‘Unfortunately, every farmer knows when an animal is dead'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 26 March 2025

Desperate Farmhusband: never, ever, be too positive about farming

Desperate Farmhusband: never, ever, be too positive about farming

FEATURES 12 March 2025

Food for thought – app will help small producers to connect

Food for thought – app will help small producers to connect

Food for thought – app will help small producers to connect

NEWS 26 February 2025

‘The roof in the refugee centre is their only space to grow food’

‘The roof in the refugee centre is their only space to grow food’

‘The roof in the refugee centre is their only space to grow food’

FEATURES 22 January 2025

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‘It felt silly to say I wanted to be a farmer living in the city’

‘It felt silly to say I wanted to be a farmer living in the city’

A farm technician apprenticeship is a practical way to gain a formal qualification in the agriculture sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.

EDUCATION 1 January 1970

‘I’ve always wanted to move home and keep my rural roots’

‘I’ve always wanted to move home and keep my rural roots’

Comedian and part-time farmer Breda Larkin is relishing a return home to the East Galway countryside in her new tiny home, writes Deirdre Verney.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Desperate Farmhusband: It looks like Christmas has thrown up all over the house

Desperate Farmhusband: It looks like Christmas has thrown up all over the house

There's never a dull moment on our Desperate Farmhusband's farm - especially on those extra-frosty mornings.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Excellent land suited to any farming activity

Excellent land suited to any farming activity

A super Co Laois farm of 74.4ac has recently come on the market and has attracted strong interest over a very short period of time, writes Tommy Moyles.

FOR SALE 1 January 1970

‘The dairy industry is constantly innovating’

‘The dairy industry is constantly innovating’

With Dairy Day returning to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork this week, we look at the variety of opportunities available within the dairy sector, writes Aretha Uamai.

CAREERS 1 January 1970

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building