Noel Bardon

nbardon@farmersjournal.ie

Six 'frugals' cannot 'bully' EU into budget cuts costing billions – Gorman

The IFA has said six member states cannot bully the rest of the EU into accepting deep budget reductions as these countries are cool on sending any further funds to Brussels' next budget.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Six 'frugals' cannot 'bully' EU into budget cuts costing billions – Gorman

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Sinn Féin worried Minister Heydon is ‘very confused’ on CAP

Sinn Féin worried Minister Heydon is ‘very confused’ on CAP

NEWS 16 September 2026

Non-farmer use of land to avoid wealth tax 'needs to be shut down' - Sinn Féin

Non-farmer use of land to avoid wealth tax 'needs to be shut down' - Sinn Féin

NEWS 15 September 2026

Commissioner sounds support for €500bn CAP budget

Commissioner sounds support for €500bn CAP budget

Commissioner sounds support for €500bn CAP budget

NEWS 15 September 2026

Watch: President Connolly urges ‘urgent’ action on dwindling veg sector

Watch: President Connolly urges ‘urgent’ action on dwindling veg sector

Watch: President Connolly urges ‘urgent’ action on dwindling veg sector

NEWS 15 September 2026

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Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

The ILEA has accused authorities in the Netherlands of conducting an 'unjustified attack' on Irish calf exporters, as it warned demands had been made of them that are not required by law.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Issues between worker and president saw Macra CEO threaten to end Make the Moove

Issues between worker and president saw Macra CEO threaten to end Make the Moove

Macra was successful in defending against a complaint made against the young farmers’ group by a former employee of its Make the Moove programme.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Dutch give Irish calf exporters one year to comply with 12-hourly milk feeds

Dutch give Irish calf exporters one year to comply with 12-hourly milk feeds

The Netherlands has warned four Irish calf exporters they must abide by the Dutch interpretation of calf transport rules or they face will face fines.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

There have been no reports of farm ministers mounting a fight against plans to abolish entitlements, as Minister Heydon expects they will agree key details of future schemes over the coming weeks.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Drought readiness in Food Vision 2030 revamp

Drought readiness in Food Vision 2030 revamp

A mid-term review of the Food Vision 2030 strategy will put a renewed focus on the risk of drought hitting grazing systems.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

The closure of EU markets to Brazilian beef is an example of the Brussels putting its new Livestock Strategy into action, Commissioner Hansen has said.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Government will rerun horticulture permit scheme amid calls for permanent fix

Government will rerun horticulture permit scheme amid calls for permanent fix

The horticulture sector is calling for a permanent fix to fruit and veg farms' labour squeeze, as Government has said it will rerun a pilot permit scheme.

NEWS 8 September 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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