Aidan O'Brien

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Both the INHFA and ICSA have warned that the 'bioeconomy' proposals would devastate the west if given the green light.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

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Contract talks between Department and knackeries remain deadlocked

Contract talks between Department and knackeries remain deadlocked

NEWS 2 September 2026

Silage selling for €40/bale out of the west

Silage selling for €40/bale out of the west

NEWS 2 September 2026

IFA and ICMSA question bioeconomy report's relevance

IFA and ICMSA question bioeconomy report's relevance

IFA and ICMSA question bioeconomy report's relevance

NEWS 2 September 2026

Macra calls for balance on climate action

Macra calls for balance on climate action

Macra calls for balance on climate action

NEWS 2 September 2026

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10 European dairy firms make Rabobank's top 20

10 European dairy firms make Rabobank's top 20

French firm Lactallis remains the world's largest dairy company, with a turnover of €35.5bn.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Proposals include a slashing of the suckler herd, major rewetting requirements and a ramping up of forestry cover.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 26 August 2026

No spare fodder in west

No spare fodder in west

Sizeable surpluses of fodder are not available on farms in the west, regional farm leaders maintained.

NEWS 26 August 2026

No surge in cull cows at mart sales

No surge in cull cows at mart sales

Cow numbers going directly to the factories are up compared to last year, but not massively.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Fertiliser advice changes for farmers worst hit by drought

Fertiliser advice changes for farmers worst hit by drought

Farmers advised to spread 15-20kg of nitrogen per hectare after the rains comes and by the 14 September.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Significant fodder shortages on 42% of dairy farms

Significant fodder shortages on 42% of dairy farms

The fodder deficit on 30% of dairy farms is between 10% and 20% of required stocks.

NEWS 26 August 2026

€40/bale offered for western silage this week

€40/bale offered for western silage this week

Hay prices have doubled over the last six weeks, with up to €40/bale on offer for top-quality stocks.

NEWS 26 August 2026

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