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Down to Agribusiness: Brazilian beef, solar success and shaky markets

This week, Stephen and Lorcan discuss yet another report on the future of Irish agriculture, Brazilian beef imports into the UK and speak with CEO and founder of Activ8 Solar Energies Ciaran Marron.

PODCAST 24 July 2026

Down to Agribusiness: Brazilian beef, solar success and shaky markets

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Irish share of UK beef imports at 64% in May

Irish share of UK beef imports at 64% in May

NEWS 24 July 2026

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

NEWS 23 July 2026

UK likely to remain open for Brazilian beef

UK likely to remain open for Brazilian beef

UK likely to remain open for Brazilian beef

NEWS 22 July 2026

Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Macra surplus topped €200,000 in 2025

Macra surplus topped €200,000 in 2025

The improvement in operating results was driven by a surge in membership fee income.

NEWS 17 July 2026

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

The Irish Farmers Journal recently sat down with Activ8 Solar Energies founder and CEO Ciaran Marron to discuss the company's journey and the growth of the Irish solar industry.

RENEWABLES 17 July 2026

Budget 2027: tax cuts planned, but no mention of agriculture in summer statement

Budget 2027: tax cuts planned, but no mention of agriculture in summer statement

Statement outlines size of measures in October budget, without giving details on spending.

NEWS 17 July 2026

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

The scheme will be open to companies at significant risk of moving activities outside the EU to locations where environmental measures are absent or less ambitious, the European Commission has said.

NEWS 17 July 2026

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

When completed in late 2026, the installation is expected to generate 4.7 million kWh of electricity annually.

NEWS 17 July 2026

Time to extend beef labelling beyond retail

Time to extend beef labelling beyond retail

Detail about where beef comes from must be on labels in retail outlets but isn't compulsory anywhere else

NEWS 17 July 2026

New chair and vice-chair of Aurivo elected

New chair and vice-chair of Aurivo elected

Mayo man takes the helm as chair of Aurivo Co-op following board elections.

NEWS 17 July 2026

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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