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All the latest opinion and comments on the Irish agricultural industry from the Farmers Journal editorial team.

Colm McCarthy: Russian diesel deal could widen EU-US rift

The US mid-term elections are due on 3rd November and the Democrats could win enough seats to attain majorities in both houses.

VIEWPOINTS 14 October 2026
Colm McCarthy: Russian diesel deal could widen EU-US rift
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Home Farm: VAT, tax and bills

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Colm McCarthy: our shrinking fiscal comfort

Colm McCarthy: our shrinking fiscal comfort
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Budget day must support struggling tillage sector

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Opinion: Larry Murrin-IFA; now a war on two fronts

Opinion: Larry Murrin-IFA; now a war on two fronts
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Home Farm: slurry extension is great until the agitator gives in

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Dempsey at Large: dealing with volatility

Dempsey at Large: dealing with volatility
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