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Farmers' support for Government crumbles

Independent Ireland has surged past Fianna Fáil in the latest Irish Farmers Journal survey of farmers political preferences.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Farmers' support for Government crumbles

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Grey brigade has Brussels on the run

Grey brigade has Brussels on the run

DEALER 16 September 2026

Open letter to EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen

Open letter to EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen

LETTERS 16 September 2026

Editorial - suckler numbers see a rise in 2026

Editorial - suckler numbers see a rise in 2026

Editorial - suckler numbers see a rise in 2026

VIEWPOINTS 16 September 2026

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

NEWS 16 September 2026

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ICMSA seeks new environmental policy for farmers

ICMSA seeks new environmental policy for farmers

CAP was designed for the production of food and does not have the budget to deal with environmental issues, the ICMSA has said.

NEWS 15 September 2026

No immediate threat to live export trade - ICSA

No immediate threat to live export trade - ICSA

The ICSA president is working on having another live-export ferry in operation by the year end.

NEWS 15 September 2026

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

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

Sinn Féin's leader has been critical of Minister Martin Heydon's handling of CAP reform, claiming that he appears confused around his role.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Tánaiste hints at favourable tax measures for generational renewal in Budget 27

Tánaiste hints at favourable tax measures for generational renewal in Budget 27

Additionally, the Minister for Agriculture said he is determined to make progress on the tax side of things in the upcoming budget for 2027.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Macra proposes 10% ring-fenced CAP funding for generational renewal

Macra proposes 10% ring-fenced CAP funding for generational renewal

Macra has said that generational renewal must be one of the defining priorities of the next CAP as it is worried that ambition is weakening in ongoing negotiations.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Tánaiste commits to fertiliser, fodder, and fuel supports in Budget 2027

Tánaiste commits to fertiliser, fodder, and fuel supports in Budget 2027

Government looking "very seriously" at a €30m top-up to a fertiliser support scheme, Tánaiste Simon Harris says.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Commissioner sounds support for €500bn CAP budget

Commissioner sounds support for €500bn CAP budget

There is a lot to lose if the EU gets its next long-term budget wrong for farmers, Commissioner Christophe Hansen said ahead of a visit to the National Ploughing Championships this week.

NEWS 15 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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