Noel Bardon

nbardon@farmersjournal.ie

Francie Gorman re-elected as a vice president of EU farm group Copa

Gorman's re-election comes as CAP and EU budget negotiations enter a crucial stage.

NEWS 2 October 2026

Francie Gorman re-elected as a vice president of EU farm group Copa

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Fuel protesters threaten fresh blockades unless Budget 2027 delivers

Fuel protesters threaten fresh blockades unless Budget 2027 delivers

NEWS 30 September 2026

Declining farmer numbers fed into CAP cuts - McDonald

Declining farmer numbers fed into CAP cuts - McDonald

NEWS 30 September 2026

85% of suckler farms hold or increase herd size

85% of suckler farms hold or increase herd size

85% of suckler farms hold or increase herd size

NEWS 30 September 2026

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

NEWS 30 September 2026

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Forage option on cards for farms with ACRES geese and swan lands

Forage option on cards for farms with ACRES geese and swan lands

Fodder cut for sale would not be covered by the change and farmers intending on utilising the force majeure will need to notify the Department of Agriculture before doing so.

NEWS 27 September 2026

FG Senator and 2019 beef protester to be voice in Government for fuel protesters

FG Senator and 2019 beef protester to be voice in Government for fuel protesters

A prominent figure in 2019's meat-factory protests has emerged as a key intermediary between fuel-protest organisers and the Government.

NEWS 27 September 2026

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

ICMSA leader hits out at comments from Minister Heydon, who described CAP negotiations as having taking a step closer to delivering fair farm incomes.

LETTERS 27 September 2026

Commission considering a delay to EU fuel import industry methane rules

Commission considering a delay to EU fuel import industry methane rules

A pause beckons for new requirements addressing methane leakage from the production of imported fossil fuels.

NEWS 27 September 2026

Audit paves way for re-entry of Brazilian poultry into EU just weeks after ban

Audit paves way for re-entry of Brazilian poultry into EU just weeks after ban

European Commission's latest audit of Brazilian poultry claims that a 'recently implemented' system geared at achieving compliance with EU standards is 'working effectively'.

POULTRY 27 September 2026

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Ewes in Sanders-Carr flock did not exhibit drooling or swelling to the mouth, but instead showed more lameness and depressed-type symptoms.

NEWS 27 September 2026

Fuel price meeting: ‘If fuel doesn't come down, we are hitting the road’

Fuel price meeting: ‘If fuel doesn't come down, we are hitting the road’

Complete scrapping of carbon tax and a reduction in fuel-excise duties are to be included in a list of protester demands for Budget 2027.

NEWS 27 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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