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Editorial: should food be the first line of defence?

History is written in the struggle for food security, and there have been numerous occasions in the past where the very essence of food availability has sparked war.

VIEWPOINTS 27 May 2026

Editorial: should food be the first line of defence?

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High temperatures aid the replication of bluetongue virus

High temperatures aid the replication of bluetongue virus

NEWS 27 May 2026

Grant scheme for PTO covers re-opens

Grant scheme for PTO covers re-opens

NEWS 27 May 2026

Editorial: Tullamore Farm finances

Editorial: Tullamore Farm finances

Editorial: Tullamore Farm finances

VIEWPOINTS 27 May 2026

Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date

Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date

Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date

BUILDINGS 27 May 2026

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Little or no prescribed burning in NI uplands

Little or no prescribed burning in NI uplands

Farmers in Northern Ireland are required to notify NIEA at least seven days before a controlled burn is carried out.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 May 2026

Gene-editing, new technologies and the consumer

Gene-editing, new technologies and the consumer

The Irish Farmers Journal attended the World Seed Congress in Lisbon last week. Gene-editing was a hot topic.

NEWS 26 May 2026

IFA demands increased budget for TAMS in 2027

IFA demands increased budget for TAMS in 2027

At least €100m is needed in 2027 for the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme, according to Irish Farmers Association rural development chair John Curran.

SCHEMES 26 May 2026

In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

The farm made an operating profit of over €30,000 including scheme payments and after land rent and labour were deducted

TULLAMORE FARM 26 May 2026

FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

National Tractor Safety Week highlights simple checks that can save lives on Irish farms.

NEWS 26 May 2026

Payments of €2,700 in new Liffey Meats beef scheme

Payments of €2,700 in new Liffey Meats beef scheme

A new initiative by Liffey Meats aims to support suppliers through sustainability incentives and tailored advisory support.

NEWS 26 May 2026

Climate change and generational renewal shaping future farming - study

Climate change and generational renewal shaping future farming - study

The findings provide a clear basis for refining support frameworks under CAP and related initiatives.

NEWS 26 May 2026

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