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

Direct payments still vital for NI farmers

The Farm Sustainability Payment is due to start issuing from early September.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026
Direct payments still vital for NI farmers
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