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A changing landscape of payments for the changing EU landscape

As the European Union has expanded, the system of CAP supports has evolved.

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A changing landscape of payments for the changing EU landscape

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CAP reform: the main players at heart of talks

CAP reform: the main players at heart of talks

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Ireland is perfectly placed to champion Europe’s agri-food ambitions

Ireland is perfectly placed to champion Europe’s agri-food ambitions

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Over 400 meetings during Ireland’s presidency of EU council

Over 400 meetings during Ireland’s presidency of EU council

Over 400 meetings during Ireland’s presidency of EU council

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The precedent was set in 2013

The precedent was set in 2013

The precedent was set in 2013

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A crucial six months for the European Union ... and for Ireland

A crucial six months for the European Union ... and for Ireland

The EU presidency only comes to Ireland every thirteen years; there has been a CAP health check (under Phil Hogan) and the significant 2021 CAP reform since Simon Coveney brokered a CAP deal in 2013.

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Camera at the Mart: exceptional quality cull cows on offer in Elphin Mart

Camera at the Mart: exceptional quality cull cows on offer in Elphin Mart

In this week's sale, Elphin Mart saw some super quality cull cows on offer and these were sought after by both feedlots and farmers. The top quality cull cows were crossing €4/kg.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: lighter stores sought after in Macroom

Camera at the Mart: lighter stores sought after in Macroom

Lighter cattle continue to sell well, with steady demand from grass buyers, while shippers are back buying around the weanling ring, with autumn-born weanlings starting to appear in Macroom.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Live Farm Tech Talk Episode being recorded at BEEF2026

Live Farm Tech Talk Episode being recorded at BEEF2026

Adam Woods previews the Irish Farmers Journal stand at BEEF 2026 on 1 July.

BEEF BREEDING 17 June 2026

BEEF2026: driving sustainable performance

BEEF2026: driving sustainable performance

The latest Teagasc research and innovation in beef cattle farming will be highlighted throughout the day. - Paul Crosson

BEEF BREEDING 17 June 2026

BEEF2026: welcome to BEEF2026

BEEF2026: welcome to BEEF2026

Frank O’Mara, director of Teagasc, outlines what’s in store for people visiting BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday 1 July

BEEF BREEDING 17 June 2026

Developing more profitable and sustainable dairy calf-to-beef systems

Developing more profitable and sustainable dairy calf-to-beef systems

The EU-funded Better-Calf project is focused on supporting the development of more profitable, resilient, and environmentally sustainable dairy calf-to-beef systems.

BEEF BREEDING 17 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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