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Opinion: Government standing by their man, while the IFA stands by its demand

Larry Murrin must go, say the IFA. It properly reflects the mood of farmers around the country, but the government seem determined to deny the IFA on this occasion, unless a "smoking gun" emerges

OPINION 14 February 2026

Opinion: Government standing by their man, while the IFA stands by its demand

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€4.09m paid under 2025 dairy beef weighing scheme

€4.09m paid under 2025 dairy beef weighing scheme

NEWS 26 November 2025

SWS payments commence at the lower rate of €11.50/ewe

SWS payments commence at the lower rate of €11.50/ewe

NEWS 12 November 2025

Minister must find funds to stop €6m in drystock payment cuts – IFA

Minister must find funds to stop €6m in drystock payment cuts – IFA

Minister must find funds to stop €6m in drystock payment cuts – IFA

NEWS 6 November 2025

Payment cuts to beef and sheep schemes

Payment cuts to beef and sheep schemes

Payment cuts to beef and sheep schemes

NEWS 5 November 2025

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Mary Lou McDonald: a lot of work to be done to retain derogation

Mary Lou McDonald: a lot of work to be done to retain derogation

Former Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue was "quite laissez faire" around the renewal of the nitrates derogation, says Sinn Féin leader.

NEWS 8 March 2025

Coalition parties promised €60m for tillage sector

Coalition parties promised €60m for tillage sector

Tillage farmers are looking for €250/ha from the Government in this year of poor grain prices. How does that match up to what was promised during last year's general election.

NEWS 8 March 2025

New forgotten farmers scheme ‘only a step’ in the right direction

New forgotten farmers scheme ‘only a step’ in the right direction

Having been allocated €5m in Budget 2025, payments are to be capped at €5,000 per applicant.

NEWS 8 March 2025

Dunnes absent in Agri-Food Regulator survey

Dunnes absent in Agri-Food Regulator survey

Agri-Food Regulator conference gives insight on supplier issues and compliance with Unfair Trading Practices legislation.

NEWS 8 March 2025

Patrick Donohoe appointed new CEO of AHI

Patrick Donohoe appointed new CEO of AHI

Patrick Donohoe has held the role of chief corporate affairs officer at Lakeland Dairies for the last number of years.

NEWS 8 March 2025

No difference in emissions from dribble bar and trailing shoe, research finds

No difference in emissions from dribble bar and trailing shoe, research finds

The study found there was no difference in emissions from different LESS application methods.

NEWS 8 March 2025

Female representation on State agri boards improving

Female representation on State agri boards improving

On International Women's Day, the Irish Farmers Journal has analysed what changes have been made to State boards under the remit of the Minister for Agriculture.

NEWS 8 March 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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