Sustainability

‘Living more sustainably isn’t about getting it right all the time'

Living more sustainably isn’t about getting everything right; it’s about making sensible choices where we can.

L2 4 March 2026

‘Living more sustainably isn’t about getting it right all the time'

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New bonus payments for Angus cattle

New bonus payments for Angus cattle

NEWS 4 March 2026

Nuffield Ireland to host agri summit on global food security

Nuffield Ireland to host agri summit on global food security

NEWS 4 March 2026

Majority of Laois malting growers remain without tonnage

Majority of Laois malting growers remain without tonnage

Majority of Laois malting growers remain without tonnage

NEWS 3 March 2026

Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD

Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD

Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD

NEWS 2 March 2026

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Tillage sustainability pilot stalled as IFA protest continues

Tillage sustainability pilot stalled as IFA protest continues

This week’s live recording of the Tillage Podcast saw the pilot sustainability scheme for tillage discussed.

NEWS 18 February 2026

CIE Tours pays for GPS cattle collars in the Burren

CIE Tours pays for GPS cattle collars in the Burren

CIE Tours funds musical GPS-collared cattle initiative in the Burren with 108 cattle now protected by musical ‘fences’ created by the solar-powered collars.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Editorial: a new era for dairy mergers

Editorial: a new era for dairy mergers

The deal will require 75% of members of each co-op to approve the deal so it is not an easy task.

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

How to apply for the Tillage Support Scheme

How to apply for the Tillage Support Scheme

The payment is not automatic for eligible farmers and an application must be submitted by 9 March 2026 through the MyAgfood.ie or agfood.ie portal.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Support package of €30m for tillage sector

Support package of €30m for tillage sector

Minister for Agriculture announces package to provide support worth €30m to the tillage sector.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Dairygold moves to A+B-C for bonus payments

Dairygold moves to A+B-C for bonus payments

Dairygold Co-op has announced that it is to pay all milk quality and sustainability payments on an A+B-C basis from now on, but has ruled out additional payments for 2025 supplies.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Will there be money for doing the right thing?

Will there be money for doing the right thing?

A payment system for meeting new criteria will is likely be the critical dimension to any new CAP that emerges next year.

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

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Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

Just outside Ramelton, Co Donegal, Bert McCloy and his son-in-law Jason Peoples run a busy dairy farm milking around 200 cows.

Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

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