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More payment cuts are in store for Tullamore Farm

A lower payment of €130/ha possible under the new Digressive Area-Based Income Support would reduce support by up to €16,000/annum.

NEWS 11 November 2026

More payment cuts are in store for Tullamore Farm

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How to boost suckler profits by €600/cow on Teagasc beef conference agenda

How to boost suckler profits by €600/cow on Teagasc beef conference agenda

NEWS 10 November 2026

Should whole crop count under grass-fed standard?

Should whole crop count under grass-fed standard?

NEWS 10 November 2026

Complaint to Central Bank over Irish firm allegedly linked to meat company JBS

Complaint to Central Bank over Irish firm allegedly linked to meat company JBS

Complaint to Central Bank over Irish firm allegedly linked to meat company JBS

NEWS 9 November 2026

Weanlings making up to €350 less a head as export demand falls, ICSA says

Weanlings making up to €350 less a head as export demand falls, ICSA says

Weanlings making up to €350 less a head as export demand falls, ICSA says

NEWS 5 November 2026

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Bluetongue cases rise by 42% in past week

Bluetongue cases rise by 42% in past week

26 new cases of the virus have been identified in Ireland mostly in cattle.

NEWS 5 November 2026

Weanling bulls down €300/head

Weanling bulls down €300/head

MartBids analysis shows a slump in weanling bull prices over the last few weeks have left them €297.50/head lower than 2025 prices.

NEWS 4 November 2026

TB rules still causing confusion in marts

TB rules still causing confusion in marts

The rules introduced back in April are have a knock on effect with store cows outside a six-month TB test date selling for 20c/kg to 30c/kg less then similar cows inside a 30-day test.

NEWS 4 November 2026

Where to now for weanling export prospects?

Where to now for weanling export prospects?

There is a lull in purchasing activity from live exporters over the last two weeks following the temporary closure of the Algerian market and subdued demand in European markets

NEWS 4 November 2026

Claims of ‘vested interests’ in TB eradication

Claims of ‘vested interests’ in TB eradication

A meeting on the issue of TB was held in Valleymount hall in Wicklow on Monday night on the back of continuing high levels of TB across the county.

NEWS 4 November 2026

Higher farmer animal collection fees on cards to end knackeries dispute

Higher farmer animal collection fees on cards to end knackeries dispute

The Department has proposed raising the limit farmers can be charged for fallen animal collection services in a bid to end its dispute with knackeries, which withdrew some services last Monday week.

NEWS 30 October 2026

Proposal to digitise blue cards faces backlash

Proposal to digitise blue cards faces backlash

Concerns that were expressed included that older farmers would not be able to use the digital system and that blue cards are essential in the working of marts.

NEWS 28 October 2026

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Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

As Ireland celebrates Science Week from 8 to 15 November, coordinated by Research Ireland, the theme 'Water: from molecule to ocean' looks at how climate change alters the water systems we rely upon.

Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

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