Amanda O'Brien

Fertiliser trade in flux as price hikes spook farmers

Very little trade is being done as recent price hikes have spooked farmers.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Fertiliser trade in flux as price hikes spook farmers

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No calf welfare suspensions from SDAS in 2025

No calf welfare suspensions from SDAS in 2025

NEWS 18 March 2026

How Ireland dominated UK beef imports

How Ireland dominated UK beef imports

NEWS 18 March 2026

End the use of CPOs for greenways, says ICMSA

End the use of CPOs for greenways, says ICMSA

End the use of CPOs for greenways, says ICMSA

NEWS 18 March 2026

Independent assessment sought on NPWS conservation status report

Independent assessment sought on NPWS conservation status report

Independent assessment sought on NPWS conservation status report

NEWS 15 March 2026

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Irish farming sector requires a gender reset, seminar hears

Irish farming sector requires a gender reset, seminar hears

The farm sector needs to learn from past experience to appreciate the true value of women’s participation in agriculture.

NEWS 8 March 2026

New organic producer organisation launched

New organic producer organisation launched

The Western Organic Producer Organisation aims to support existing organic farmers and new entrants right along the western seaboard.

NEWS 8 March 2026

Co-ops secure derogation on supply contracts

Co-ops secure derogation on supply contracts

The Irish dairy sector had sought a total exemption from new EU regulations around supply contracts but this was rejected by Brussels.

NEWS 8 March 2026

Healy-Rae delivers €8m boost for forestry

Healy-Rae delivers €8m boost for forestry

The Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the Forestry Programme will deliver a 10-20% lift to the agroforestry premium as well as fencing and roads supports.

NEWS 8 March 2026

Plan aims to eradicate mink in the midlands

Plan aims to eradicate mink in the midlands

The programme aims to have 600 traps in place around Lough Ree, with up to 250 volunteers looking after the traps.

NEWS 8 March 2026

Co-op derogation from mandatory supply contracts welcomed by ICOS

Co-op derogation from mandatory supply contracts welcomed by ICOS

Ireland’s dairy co-ops had sought a total exemption from the requirement to provide mandatory supply contracts but this was rejected by Brussels.

NEWS 8 March 2026

April date for KDI supply contracts

April date for KDI supply contracts

The Munster Dairy Producers Organisation cautions that the new timeframe will only give suppliers three weeks to examine the contracts.

NEWS 8 March 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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