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The same, but different? Brands and generics

Huge amounts of money go into finding new chemistry. Generic products make pricing more competitive, but do they stack up to the branded products? Siobhán Walsh reports.

CROP PROTECTION 11 April 2026

The same, but different? Brands and generics

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'Milk will be spilt by Monday' – ICOS

'Milk will be spilt by Monday' – ICOS

NEWS 10 April 2026

‘Significant and substantial package’ being finalised to address fuel crisis

‘Significant and substantial package’ being finalised to address fuel crisis

NEWS 10 April 2026

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

NEWS 10 April 2026

No budge from Government in crunch fuel crisis meeting

No budge from Government in crunch fuel crisis meeting

No budge from Government in crunch fuel crisis meeting

NEWS 10 April 2026

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Feed mills battle to keep ration supplied as fuel shortages bite

Feed mills battle to keep ration supplied as fuel shortages bite

Feed supplies are holding, but there are growing fears around fuel availability as a growing number of forecourts close. Declan O'Brien and Amy Forde report.

NEWS 9 April 2026

No invite for ICSA to fuel talks with Government

No invite for ICSA to fuel talks with Government

ICSA president Seán McNamara attended the fuel protest over the last number of days in O’Connell Street.

NEWS 9 April 2026

ICOS calls for calm and constructive approach ahead of fuel talks

ICOS calls for calm and constructive approach ahead of fuel talks

“We request the Government to increase the flat rate addition for non-VAT registered farmers to compensate for the increased VAT associated with sky-high fuel prices,” the ICOS president said.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Fuel protesters not invited to meet Government for talks

Fuel protesters not invited to meet Government for talks

The meeting is set to take place on Friday at 2.30pm and will not include any of the fuel protest organisers. Hannah Furlong and Amy Forde report.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Herbicide cross-resistance in grass weeds: why testing is essential

Herbicide cross-resistance in grass weeds: why testing is essential

Knowing the type of resistant populations present is essential for adopting a site-specific containment programme, including drastic actions, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.

CROP PROTECTION 9 April 2026

Weekend weather: windy with showers and occasional clear spells

Weekend weather: windy with showers and occasional clear spells

The weekend is set to be a windy one, with showers of rain, heavy at times, and some sunny spells.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Fuel shortage hits west of Ireland

Fuel shortage hits west of Ireland

Many petrol stations in the region have already run out of petrol and diesel.

NEWS 9 April 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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