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George Russell makes defiant career vow after difficult F1 season
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Kimi Antonelli struck down by virus ahead of potential F1 title triumph in Mexico
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Who will partner Sergio Perez at Cadillac in 2027, and why Bottas is under pressure
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Audi lands major signing in ex-Mercedes F1 engine chief
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Audi lands major signing in ex-Mercedes F1 engine chief
A key figure in Mercedes' era dominating of F1 is set to join Audi.
Laurent Mekies addresses Aston Martin speculation over a potential Red Bull engine deal
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Toto Wolff’s son Jack escapes injury after terrifying karting crash in Italy
Red Bull continue push with new front wing at United States GP
FIA hit three drivers with grid penalties for United States Grand Prix
Three drivers are set to take grid penalties at the United States Grand Prix due to breaches of the FIA's power unit usage rules. At this late point of the F1 2026 season, grid penalties for engine components outside of the permitted usage limits have become more regular.
Why Red Bull’s bold Laurent Mekies gamble is paying off
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What we know about the new RISE Motordrome
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Haas 2027 decision a two-horse race between Jack Doohan and Rafa Camara
SINGAPORE – While Ayao Komatsu has declared “everything is open” amongst Haas ' four contenders for a successor to Esteban Ocon , the team is closing in on its 2027 driver selection. While sources indicated that a signing of Rafa Camara was imminent following Haas' informing Ocon of its decision not to continue with him for F1 2027, Komatsu has opted against ruling out any of the already-established prospects – but the race for the seat appears to have shrunk.
Winners and losers from the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
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Why did multiple F1 cars suddenly lose power? The Sepang software failure explained
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Winners and losers from the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia qualifying
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Mercedes introduces massive upgrade for Bahrain GP in Malaysia
SEPANG – Mercedes ' much-anticipated upgrades package has finally been rolled out, with the W17 boasting a host of revised aero components for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The FIA has confirmed the upgrades lists for each team, and it's no surprise that, having signaled a decently-sized update would be unveiled in Malaysia, it's Mercedes which has shown up with the most new parts.
Mercedes introduces massive upgrade for Bahrain GP in Malaysia
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Mercedes introduces massive upgrade for Bahrain GP in Malaysia
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Winners and losers from the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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Esteban Ocon to leave Haas as F1 2027 replacement emerges
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Esteban Ocon to leave Haas as F1 2027 replacement emerges
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Toto Wolff makes Russell admission after Antonelli F1 2026 dominance
Toto Wolff has admitted that the F1 2026 title may ‘have sailed' for George Russell , and says Mercedes will continue to work with him to figure out how best to unleash his potential. Russell's points deficit has grown to 81 points behind runaway championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with the more experienced Mercedes driver having only shown flashes of superiority during the F1 2026 season.
Red Bull makes new admission over Max Verstappen ‘car degradation’ complaints
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Jack Doohan sends message to Haas after 'incredible' F1 test comeback
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Audi turn pitstop weakness into strength after key Red Bull signing
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Jack Doohan handed Haas F1 chance as 2027 seat decision looms
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Winners and losers from the 2026 Italian Grand Prix
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Monza faces a new reality as 2026 F1 power units sap the Temple of Speed
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Mart report: Heifer goes for €17.55/kg at Clare weanling show and sale
The 410kg Belgian Blue-cross heifer sold for €7,110 at €17.34/kg Clare Co-Operative Marts held its annual weanling show and sale in Ennis on Tuesday (August 25), with some very high prices from a "super yard". The top call of the day was for a Belgian Blue-cross heifer weighing 410kg that sold for €7,110 at €17.55/kg. She also took the first place award for Belgian Blue heifers.
Mart report: Forward store cattle benefit from large Carnew trade
Demand was very strong at the latest cattle sale in Carnew Carnew Mart in Co. Wicklow held its weekly cattle trade on Monday (August 24), as 720 cattle went through the ring with trade remaining steady. The store cattle trade held firm, as grass growth continues to have the biggest impact on sales. Store heifers were more likely to break €4.00/kg than beef heifers on the day.
Mart report: 'Tricky' sheep trade in Clare as concerns grow over quality
Clare Co-Operative Marts held its weekly sheep sale on Monday ( August 24), as nearly 800 sheep went through the ring with quality and prices hitting a slump. Speaking to Agriland, Clare Co-Operative Marts' Gerry Finnerty said the store trade was in a very "tricky position", as the lack of grass was very concerning.
Mart report: Confidence leads to 'brighter' cattle trade in Tullow
Tullow Mart in Co. Carlow held its weekly cattle sale on Friday (August 21), with activity increasing as exporters, finishers, and farmers drove up prices on the day. The mart saw store heifers weighing up to 495kg sell for between €1,250-€1,880/head, fetching from €4.03-€4.24/kg. Beef heifers weighing up to 700kg, sold for between €1,590-€2,700/head, making between €3.14-€4.05/kg.
Mart report: Stores and weanlings in demand at Castlerea
Castlerea Mart in Co. Roscommon held its weekly cattle trade on Thursday (August 20), with numbers up marginally as the cattle trade remained firm and stores saw minor increases. The store trade saw the best of it, as the mart saw more farmers than previous weeks looking to secure young stock cattle. The top call in the beef ring went to a forward store Limousin bullock weighing 690kg that sold for €2,820 at €4.09/kg.
Mart report: Quality rewarded in Kilkenny cattle sale
Kilkenny Mart held its weekly cattle sale on Thursday (August 20), as 980 cattle went through the ring, with quality being rewarded. Bullocks and bulls in the 600kg category saw prices average at €3.50/kg, or €2,400/head. The top sale of the day was the €3,830 paid for a 1,080kg Charolais bull that sold for €3.55/kg. Two 825kg Friesian bullocks made €2,600/head at €3.15/kg, while two 720kg Angus bullocks sold for €2,620 at €3.64/kg. Another 690kg Belgian Blue bullock sold for €2,810 at €4.07/kg.
Straw trade: How is the market faring this August?
The prolonged August dry spell has taken a toll on crops, with lower yields and rising straw prices adding to the pressure on farmers. Agriland spoke to several farmers that are both selling and buying in straw, as well as associations involved in the straw and grain trade to find out how the straw trade is fairing this month.
Can sacrifice paddocks return value to the farm over winter?
Many farms, especially in the southern half of the country, will currently be feeding silage as grass has been exceptionally scarce since the end of May in the worst affected area. Many farmers made the decision to feed cows outdoors as opposed to in sheds, as it reduces labour while posing less of a risk for cell count than temporarily or fully housed cattle.
What will calving equipment set you back this autumn?
As we move into autumn, farmers with split season calving or full winter milk herds will be focusing on calving and having the correct equipment in the yard. Calving is far from a straightforward process, but having the right equipment on hand can help to reduce stress and improve the chances of a successful calving. One of the cornerstones of any calving operation is the calving jack, which is needed where a calf becomes stuck and the farmer can't pull the calf themselves.
Lewis Hamilton reveals 'nuts' Ferrari problem in Dutch GP qualifying
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Could a photo of your Hereford make a wish come true?
You may think your Hereford animal looks 'pretty as a picture' but would others agree? Now is the time to find out, as Irish Hereford Prime and the Irish Hereford Breed Society launch their annual Hereford Photo and Calendar Competition, with the aim of raising funds for the children's charity Make-A-Wish Ireland. The competition encourages entrants from all walks of life, from farmers to photography enthusiasts and the younger generations.
How much are farmers paying for hay and silage?
With rain offering some relief, farmers are now turning their attention to the next challenge - building up enough fodder in the yard to last through the winter. Agriland spoke to several farmers and industry associations to get an idea of average prices for hay and straw around the country. Feedback suggests hay is typically costing farmers around €40/bale for round or 4 X 4 bales and up to €50/bale when collected.
Mart report: Numbers through the ring rebound in Clare
Clare Co-Operative Mart held its weekly cattle sale in Ennis Mart on Thursday (August 20). with 700 cattle through the ring and prices up 10c/kg. It was a good size sale, with numbers rebounding after last week's sale saw less than 500 cattle through the ring. In a mart report published after the sale, it was noted that there was a good mix of stores and beef in the bullock ring, with the number of beef bullocks stabilising after a sharp fall last week.
Mart report: Large sale drives prices up in Blessington
Blessington Mart in Co. Wicklow held its weekly sheep sale on Tuesday (August 18), with an impressive 4,120 sheep on offer as prices jumped by up to €5/head on last week. The sale was held in conjunction with Blessington Mart's Suffolk Cheviot-cross show and sale, as well as the sale of breeding ewes and lambs. The latest sale follows the blistering pace set by the Friday and Saturday, August 14 and 15, Texel show and sale where headlines were grabbed by the sale of a ram for €33,000.
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Mart report: Weanling bulls near €7/kg in Ennis
Clare Co-Operative Mart held its weekly young stock trade at Ennis Mart on Tuesday (August 18), as 320 calves, runners, and weanlings went through the ring. In a report issued by the mart, it was described as a "good size" sale. There were 20 calves on offer, with the numbers of runners presenting beginning to increase as we move into the autumn period. The calf trade saw Hereford-cross calves fetch up to €880/head, while continental calves made up to €890/head.
Mart report: Weanlings bulls near €7/kg in Ennis
Clare Co-Operative Mart held its weekly young stock trade at Ennis Mart on Tuesday (August 18), as 320 calves, runners, and weanlings went through the ring. In a report issued by the mart, it was described as a "good size" sale. There were 20 calves on offer, with the numbers of runners presenting beginning to increase as we move into the autumn period. The calf trade saw Hereford-cross calves fetch up to €880/head, while continental calves made up to €890/head.
Mart report: Heifer makes €14.46/kg at GVM Abbeyfeale sale
Golden Vale Marts' special weanling sale in Abbeyfeale Mart, Co. Limerick on Saturday (August 15) saw a strong trade as several animals broke the €6.00/kg barrier. The stand-out sale of the day was for the Champion heifer, a 370kg Belgian Blue-cross weanling heifer that sold for €5,350 at €14.46/kg. Another 370kg Belgian Blue-cross weanling heifer sold for €2,620 at €7.08/kg, while a 440kg Belgian Blue-cross weanling heifer sold for €3,050 at €6.93/kg.
Mart report: Sheep back 10c/kg in Ennis as grass shortage hits
Clare Co-Operative Marts held its weekly sheep sale in Ennis Mart on Monday (August 17), with 560 sheep through the ring as numbers fell back on last week's trade. A mart report issued after the sale noted that lambs presented were "short of flesh", with this being the primary driver behind the reduction in prices. Ennis Mart's Gerry Finnerty confirmed to Agriland that the shortage of grass was playing a significant role.
Mart report: Weanling bull hits €6.90/kg in Carrigallen sale
Golden Vale Marts held its weekly young stock sale in Carrigallen Mart, Co. Leitrim, on Saturday (August 15), as a 290kg Charolais-cross weanling bull sold for €2,000 at €6.90/kg. The mart saw 437 animals through the ring in total, with an 86% clearance rate. There were 214 weanling bulls and 76 weanling heifers in the sale. Calf trade Charolais bull calves ranged from €670-€1,300/head while Charolais heifers sold from €590-€1,110/head.
What upcoming scheme dates should sheep farmers watch out for?
A sheep shorn in Co. Wexford. Source: Liam Ryan Farmers are being advised that several key deadlines for completing sheep scheme task requirements are fast approaching. Teagasc adviser Eamonn Patten has reminded farmers that now is an ideal time to make sure paperwork and scheme requirements are completed on time.
Mart report: Heavy bullocks close to €5/kg in Carnew
Carnew Mart in Co. Wicklow held its weekly cattle sale on Saturday (August 15), where 840 animals went through the ring in a "much bigger" sale than last week. There was a significant number of Friesian cows on sale in the day. Speaking to Agriland after the sale, Carnew Mart's Eugene Clune confirmed that the trade had held or improved marginally, with bullocks seeing the biggest rise in price. Heavy Friesian cows sold for between €1,680-€2,250/head and for €2.60-€3.00/kg.
Mart report: Forward stores up €50/head at Tullow
Tullow Mart in Co. Carlow held its weekly cattle sale on Friday (August 14), with trade showing positive signs despite recent factory cutbacks and ongoing drought challenges. The beef trade was boosted by a significant increase in factory agent activity, as reported to Agriland by Tullow Mart manager Eric Driver. Driver noted that activity ringside was boosted due to factory agents being "anxious" to secure cattle.
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