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Concerns about Nature Restoration Plan persist - INHFA

INHFA president Pheilim Molly has raised concerns about the lack of funding and how lands subject to article four will be affected under the Nature Restoration Plan.

NEWS 1 May 2026

Concerns about Nature Restoration Plan persist - INHFA

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Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

Halfway British Blue herd to go for auction

PEDIGREE 1 May 2026

Weekend weather: cloudy, with showers and spells of sunshine

Weekend weather: cloudy, with showers and spells of sunshine

NEWS 1 May 2026

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

NEWS 30 April 2026

New Bord Bia drinks specialist for US and Canada

New Bord Bia drinks specialist for US and Canada

New Bord Bia drinks specialist for US and Canada

NEWS 30 April 2026

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Tax energy profits to fund fertiliser subsidies – Kelleher

Tax energy profits to fund fertiliser subsidies – Kelleher

EU rules would allow Government to fund farmer supports through windfall taxes on energy companies, MEP Billy Kelleher has said.

NEWS 30 April 2026

Tillage Podcast: ideal conditions for wheat in southeast

Tillage Podcast: ideal conditions for wheat in southeast

Paul Colgan gives us a rundown on crops in Kilkenny and Waterford this week, from winter wheat to spring barley.

NEWS 30 April 2026

Donegal farmer named overall winner at Aurivo milk quality awards

Donegal farmer named overall winner at Aurivo milk quality awards

The 19th annual Aurivo milk quality awards took place on 29 April, celebrating suppliers who deliver excellence in milk quality while championing sustainable and progressive farming practices.

NEWS 30 April 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: are means-tested farm payments on the way?

Inside the Farmers Journal: are means-tested farm payments on the way?

This week, the team discusses EU proposals for farm payments in the future and about the increase in suckler cow numbers.

NEWS 30 April 2026

Irish Hereford genetics make waves in the UK

Irish Hereford genetics make waves in the UK

Topping the recent show and sale of Herefords at Shrewsbury in the UK was Coley 1 Condor, whose sire and dam were both bred in Ireland, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 30 April 2026

Proposal could put organic focus on conventional farms

Proposal could put organic focus on conventional farms

Amendments submitted on an update of EU organic farming rules look to include “precautionary behaviour and actions” from “surrounding non-organic farmers”.

NEWS 30 April 2026

Galway farmer denies kicking neighbour in testicles in row over machinery noise

Galway farmer denies kicking neighbour in testicles in row over machinery noise

Prosecuting sergeant Christy Browne said the injured party, Gerry Mulkerrins, was in bed that night after 11pm when he was disturbed by noise from his neighbours’ farm. Dara Bradley reports.

NEWS 30 April 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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