https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 25 Feb 2026 02:05:12 +0000Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41799377.htmlBeef prices: 'Control' the word of the week as throughput stays stable2026-02-24T14:27:00+00:002026-02-24T14:27:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/'Not a cent more' is the response that many of the 'hard sellers' are getting for trying their hand at securing the 'extra' in deals for supplies this week'Not a cent more' is the response that many of the 'hard sellers' are getting for trying their hand at securing the 'extra' in deals for supplies this weekExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41799383.htmlSteady trade and tight supplies keep hogget prices stable2026-02-24T14:14:00+00:002026-02-24T14:14:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Muslim religious celebration of Ramadan, which commenced on Wednesday and runs for a month, have usually been good for a boost to the trade as demand lifted to supply the extra market demandThe Muslim religious celebration of Ramadan, which commenced on Wednesday and runs for a month, have usually been good for a boost to the trade as demand lifted to supply the extra market demandExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41799188.html56-acre Golden Vale farm guiding at €15k/acre2026-02-24T10:23:00+00:002026-02-24T10:23:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The property is in the townland of Cloughaready, approximately 5km from both Pallasgreen and EmlyThe property is in the townland of Cloughaready, approximately 5km from both Pallasgreen and EmlyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41796860.htmlSignpost: Preparing for lambing in Galway with good systems and smart planning2026-02-24T10:06:00+00:002026-02-24T10:06:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Family teamwork and smart systems are helping Michael keep ahead of the lambing chaos in GalwayFamily teamwork and smart systems are helping Michael keep ahead of the lambing chaos in GalwayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41798615.htmlPaula Hynes: You win some, and lose some2026-02-23T11:09:00+00:002026-02-23T11:09:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Aherla dairy farmer Paula Hynes shares her thoughts on resilience in the yard as she reflects on twelve years TB-free and a calf that defied the oddsAherla dairy farmer Paula Hynes shares her thoughts on resilience in the yard as she reflects on twelve years TB-free and a calf that defied the oddsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41798570.html86-acre Wexford farm guiding at €15k/acre for April auction2026-02-23T10:25:00+00:002026-02-23T10:25:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The holding is 12km from Enniscorthy and 30km from Wexford townThe holding is 12km from Enniscorthy and 30km from Wexford townExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41796674.htmlHerd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist2026-02-23T07:45:00+00:002026-02-23T07:45:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub.Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41796638.htmlMalcolm Noonan: Department ignoring hemp’s 'huge potential'2026-02-22T09:37:00+00:002026-02-22T09:37:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Some farmers are growing it in trial crops, and there have been certain attempts through Teagasc in Oak Park to grow itSome farmers are growing it in trial crops, and there have been certain attempts through Teagasc in Oak Park to grow itExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41796569.htmlLighten Up: It's a wrap (a silage wrap) for Brad Pitt in West Cork2026-02-21T09:25:00+00:002026-02-21T09:25:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/So for the past year, or thereabouts, Brad Pitt has been with me here on the farm in Kilmichael, learning all the skills of the trade, writes Denis Lehane in this week's Lighten UpSo for the past year, or thereabouts, Brad Pitt has been with me here on the farm in Kilmichael, learning all the skills of the trade, writes Denis Lehane in this week's Lighten UpExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41796650.htmlBrian Reidy: Ground is soft, patience is thin — how to survive the February slog2026-02-20T09:47:00+00:002026-02-20T09:47:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/If you are lucky enough to be out grazing, it is important to manage the swards carefully, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian ReidyIf you are lucky enough to be out grazing, it is important to manage the swards carefully, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian ReidyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41796869.htmlForget 'Big Brother', everyone is tuning into the ‘Bord Bia five’2026-02-19T17:47:00+00:002026-02-19T17:47:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Five IFA members remain in the now 17-day-long sit-in protest at Bord Bia's Dublin HQ. The group were permitted to visit a nun to receive their ashes for Ash WednesdayFive IFA members remain in the now 17-day-long sit-in protest at Bord Bia's Dublin HQ. The group were permitted to visit a nun to receive their ashes for Ash WednesdayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41796443.htmlFood safety experts call for tougher EU oversight after Brazil audit2026-02-19T11:23:00+00:002026-02-19T11:23:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Microbiology experts warn Ireland’s strict regulatory regime was not being matched by controls in South American exporting countriesMicrobiology experts warn Ireland’s strict regulatory regime was not being matched by controls in South American exporting countriesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41796119.htmlFlour power: Welcome revival for Ireland’s mills2026-02-18T17:55:00+00:002026-02-18T17:55:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Government has announced an initiative aimed at strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of the bakery value chainThe Government has announced an initiative aimed at strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of the bakery value chainExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41796128.htmlFarmers must act on residential zoned land tax by April 12026-02-18T16:57:00+00:002026-02-18T16:57:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Irish Farmers’ Association have said farmers have until April 1 to apply to re-zone land out of 'residential' to avoid 3% tax of market value. The Irish Farmers’ Association have said farmers have until April 1 to apply to re-zone land out of 'residential' to avoid 3% tax of market value. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41796098.htmlNew collaboration to advance rapid silage and pasture analysis2026-02-18T16:24:00+00:002026-02-18T16:24:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A new collaboration between VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre, Teagasc Grassland Science Department, Goldcrop and FBA Laboratories aims to advance rapid silage and pasture analysisA new collaboration between VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre, Teagasc Grassland Science Department, Goldcrop and FBA Laboratories aims to advance rapid silage and pasture analysisExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41796032.html‘Consumers have a right to know’: lack of traceability criticised over Brazilian hormone beef2026-02-18T15:50:00+00:002026-02-18T15:50:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Food Safety Authority of Ireland chief told Dáil committee none of the beef remained on the market by the time it was notified, and believed it had already been eaten by consumersFood Safety Authority of Ireland chief told Dáil committee none of the beef remained on the market by the time it was notified, and believed it had already been eaten by consumersExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41796008.htmlFarmer TB attitudes 'obvious for decades', says ICMSA2026-02-18T14:57:00+00:002026-02-18T14:57:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Deputy president of the ICMSA, Eamon Carroll, credited one of ESRI’s conclusions, which specifically identified that communications of the disease should focus on evidence-based narratives surrounding recommended measures while also avoiding long-winded or overly technical materialDeputy president of the ICMSA, Eamon Carroll, credited one of ESRI’s conclusions, which specifically identified that communications of the disease should focus on evidence-based narratives surrounding recommended measures while also avoiding long-winded or overly technical materialExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41795888.htmlOfficials detect new bluetongue case in animal that has "travelled through several counties"2026-02-18T12:57:00+00:002026-02-18T12:57:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Last week, a bovine which had travelled through several counties was confirmed to have bluetongue during a possible infection period following contraction of the diseaseLast week, a bovine which had travelled through several counties was confirmed to have bluetongue during a possible infection period following contraction of the diseaseExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41795795.htmlJanuary 2026 milk prices announced2026-02-18T11:47:00+00:002026-02-18T11:47:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Lakeland Dairies and Carbery have also announced input support payments, and Lakeland is offering an early calving bonusLakeland Dairies and Carbery have also announced input support payments, and Lakeland is offering an early calving bonusExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41794991.htmlSignpost: Grazing redstart on Kay's organic farm2026-02-18T11:14:00+00:002026-02-18T11:14:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Kay has been feeding her weanlings a redstart crop — a hybrid brassica, essentially combining the rapid growth of forage rape with the hardiness of kaleKay has been feeding her weanlings a redstart crop — a hybrid brassica, essentially combining the rapid growth of forage rape with the hardiness of kaleExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41794952.htmlUS crop farmers seek $15bn in emergency aid as trade pressures mount2026-02-18T10:35:00+00:002026-02-18T10:35:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US soybean exports have fallen 50%, from 47% of the world market share in 2018 to just 24.4% today, while Brazil has gained more than 20% of the marketUS soybean exports have fallen 50%, from 47% of the world market share in 2018 to just 24.4% today, while Brazil has gained more than 20% of the marketExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41794946.htmlHigh yields, low returns: A third of tillage farmers in the red2026-02-18T10:35:00+00:002026-02-18T10:35:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Input costs in Ireland are higher, but there are also high yieldsInput costs in Ireland are higher, but there are also high yieldsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41794724.html46-acre Limerick lands guiding over €16k/acre at auction2026-02-18T10:20:00+00:002026-02-18T10:20:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The lands are in permanent pastureThe lands are in permanent pastureExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41795522.htmlHerd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist2026-02-17T18:24:00+00:002026-02-17T18:24:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hubYour weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hubExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41795531.htmlBrian Reidy: Act fast with any calving, cow and calf issues2026-02-17T18:11:00+00:002026-02-17T18:11:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Act quickly when one or two cases appear, as the issue is unlikely to resolve without intervention, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian ReidyAct quickly when one or two cases appear, as the issue is unlikely to resolve without intervention, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian ReidyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41795495.htmlHogget trade stuck at 750c/kg despite Ramadan demand2026-02-17T18:00:00+00:002026-02-17T18:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ramadan commenced this week, with expectations that demand would lift prices to supply the market. However, there was little cheer for factory suppliersRamadan commenced this week, with expectations that demand would lift prices to supply the market. However, there was little cheer for factory suppliersExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41795135.htmlBord Bia stakeholder meeting returns mixed reactions2026-02-17T12:00:00+00:002026-02-17T12:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Department of Agriculture hosted a stakeholder meeting with Bord Bia which included farmers and industry representatives, with the IFA saying the protests will continue until its chair steps downThe Department of Agriculture hosted a stakeholder meeting with Bord Bia which included farmers and industry representatives, with the IFA saying the protests will continue until its chair steps downExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41794754.htmlAsk a solicitor: Joint tenancy vs tenancy in common for unmarried couples in Ireland2026-02-17T11:45:00+00:002026-02-17T11:45:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/My partner and I plan to buy a property together and are unsure of the legal consequences if one of us was to die or if our relationship were to break downMy partner and I plan to buy a property together and are unsure of the legal consequences if one of us was to die or if our relationship were to break downExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41794685.htmlMicrochipping and tracking proposed to curb sheep worrying2026-02-17T11:05:00+00:002026-02-17T11:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/As many as 4,000 sheep are killed or injured by marauding dogs in up to 400 attacks on farms and hillsides countrywide every yearAs many as 4,000 sheep are killed or injured by marauding dogs in up to 400 attacks on farms and hillsides countrywide every yearExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41794985.htmlSignpost: From leased out land to a family farm — Denis's journey into dairy-beef2026-02-17T10:51:00+00:002026-02-17T10:51:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/After leasing his farm out for over 30 years, Denis decided to use it himself to farm. A short period of contract rearing was followed by a year on the DairyBeef500 programme to help him on his venture as a beef farmerAfter leasing his farm out for over 30 years, Denis decided to use it himself to farm. A short period of contract rearing was followed by a year on the DairyBeef500 programme to help him on his venture as a beef farmerExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41794973.htmlSenators call on ministers to unblock burn permits to farmers2026-02-17T10:37:00+00:002026-02-17T10:37:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Senator Eileen Lynch, Cork North-West, said controlled burning, when carried out responsibly and at the correct time of year, is a well-established land management practiceSenator Eileen Lynch, Cork North-West, said controlled burning, when carried out responsibly and at the correct time of year, is a well-established land management practiceExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41794889.htmlPaula Hynes: There's no point in discrediting our national storyteller2026-02-17T10:21:00+00:002026-02-17T10:21:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/If Brazilian farmers were anything like Ryanair, they would be thriving on the amount of coverage their beef is getting in Ireland, from the perspective that there is no such thing as bad news, writes Cork dairy farmer Paula HynesIf Brazilian farmers were anything like Ryanair, they would be thriving on the amount of coverage their beef is getting in Ireland, from the perspective that there is no such thing as bad news, writes Cork dairy farmer Paula HynesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41795105.htmlPrecision gluten-free oat production secures Grain Grower of the Year title2026-02-17T10:18:00+00:002026-02-17T10:18:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Bobby and Denise Miller scooped up the Tirlán Grain Grower of the Year 2025 award thanks to their attention to detail when it came to their award-winning gluten-free oatsBobby and Denise Miller scooped up the Tirlán Grain Grower of the Year 2025 award thanks to their attention to detail when it came to their award-winning gluten-free oatsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41794700.html30-acre Cork farm near Kerry border hoping to sell for €280,0002026-02-17T07:05:00+00:002026-02-17T07:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The property has a farmyard with a number of outbuildingsThe property has a farmyard with a number of outbuildingsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-41794703.html57-acre Kilkenny farm a very tempting auction prospect2026-02-16T17:00:00+00:002026-02-16T17:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The holding features a bungalow and several outbuildings for renovationThe holding features a bungalow and several outbuildings for renovationExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/