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Payments delay a bombshell for farm families– IFA

The IFA has criticised the Department of Agriculture for the delay in the roll-out of farm payments this week.

NEWS 13 October 2026

Payments delay a bombshell for farm families– IFA

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Camera at the Mart: full clearance of Michael Roche's in-calf heifers in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of Michael Roche's in-calf heifers in Carnew

MARKETS 13 October 2026

Farmers reminded to declare closing fertiliser stocks by 15 October

Farmers reminded to declare closing fertiliser stocks by 15 October

NEWS 13 October 2026

Strike action to delay BISS and CRISS payments

Strike action to delay BISS and CRISS payments

Strike action to delay BISS and CRISS payments

SCHEMES 13 October 2026

Solar farm planning: ‘wrong’ to use prime agricultural land for solar farms

Solar farm planning: ‘wrong’ to use prime agricultural land for solar farms

Solar farm planning: ‘wrong’ to use prime agricultural land for solar farms

NEWS 13 October 2026

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New sale record for blackface ram lamb at Ballymena

New sale record for blackface ram lamb at Ballymena

Colm and James McAteer from Co Down broke the existing sale record at the Ulster Ram Breeders Association sale on Monday, selling their ram lamb to 50,000gns, writes Lucy Christie.

PEDIGREE 13 October 2026

Fuel Income Support Scheme extended for five months

Fuel Income Support Scheme extended for five months

Applicants will not have to apply a second time, as the extended payment will issue based on the application they have already submitted, subject to scheme limits, the Minister said.

NEWS 13 October 2026

Lakelands increases September milk price as global milk flow slows

Lakelands increases September milk price as global milk flow slows

Slowing of global milk flow and strengthening of markets has resulted in an increase in Lakeland milk price, the co-op said.

NEWS 13 October 2026

ICSA warns 24% CAP budget cut will devastate Irish beef and sheep farmers

ICSA warns 24% CAP budget cut will devastate Irish beef and sheep farmers

The ICSA does not begrudge other workers seeking better pay, but farmers face the same rising costs and need to earn a decent living too, its rural development chair Edmond Phelan said.

NEWS 13 October 2026

New fertiliser aid scheme: how to check if your payment is correct

New fertiliser aid scheme: how to check if your payment is correct

The payment is based on fertiliser purchases from 15 September 2024 to 14 September 2025, with farmers advised to check that volumes recorded are accurate.

SCHEMES 13 October 2026

Hogan launches bid to head up FAO

Hogan launches bid to head up FAO

The former European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food is a candidate to become the next director general of the Food and Agriculture Organisation.

NEWS 13 October 2026

Farmers could receive payment of up to €4,000 under fertiliser support scheme

Farmers could receive payment of up to €4,000 under fertiliser support scheme

Farmers are set to receive a minimum payment of €100 on 2.5 tonnes of fertiliser under the Fertiliser Exceptional Aid Scheme.

NEWS 13 October 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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