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Drought exposed fragility of Irish grass-fed image – Ornua

Ornua CEO Conor Galvin said climate change and shifting weather patterns may put pressure on Ireland's grass-fed system if they occur more frequently going forward.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Drought exposed fragility of Irish grass-fed image – Ornua

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Drought exposed Irish grass-fed image may be fragile – Ornua CEO

Drought exposed Irish grass-fed image may be fragile – Ornua CEO

NEWS 13 October 2026

Extreme weather is now Europe’s biggest food security worry

Extreme weather is now Europe’s biggest food security worry

NEWS 22 September 2026

AD developer questions urgency on biomethane rollout

AD developer questions urgency on biomethane rollout

AD developer questions urgency on biomethane rollout

RENEWABLES 16 September 2026

Colm McCarthy - What will COP 31 achieve?

Colm McCarthy - What will COP 31 achieve?

Colm McCarthy - What will COP 31 achieve?

VIEWPOINTS 16 September 2026

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Von der Leyen issues stark warning on water scarcity risk to farmers

Von der Leyen issues stark warning on water scarcity risk to farmers

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the past summer may simply be a preview of hot, dry summers to come.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Watch: President Connolly urges ‘urgent’ action on dwindling veg sector

Watch: President Connolly urges ‘urgent’ action on dwindling veg sector

President Catherine Connolly called for action on Ireland's dependence on fruit and vegetable imports when launching the 2026 National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Minister Heydon highlights progress at launch of fourth Food Vision report

Minister Heydon highlights progress at launch of fourth Food Vision report

The fourth report was launched on Tuesday at the National Ploughing Championships by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

El Niño is firmly established and strengthening, with forecasts indicating a near-100% probability that it will persist through September 2026 to February 2027, peaking before the end of 2026.

NEWS 9 September 2026

2026 ‘serious contender’ to be warmest year on record, scientist warns

2026 ‘serious contender’ to be warmest year on record, scientist warns

A stark warning on climate change has been issued as scientists project 2026's temperatures to break all records.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Food security concerns as 83% of fruit and veg are imported in Ireland

Food security concerns as 83% of fruit and veg are imported in Ireland

Macra has raised concerns over the soaring amount of fruit and vegetables imported into Ireland alongside the dropping number of Irish growers.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Editorial: genetics helping to shape the future of Irish beef and dairy farming

Editorial: genetics helping to shape the future of Irish beef and dairy farming

Farmers must be supported in the adoption of the latest technology

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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