Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Down to Agribusiness: diesel reserves, budget and how CBAM works

On this week’s Down to Agribusiness, Stephen and Lorcan discuss Budget 2027, oil and diesel reserves, high court planning decisions and how CBAM actually works.

NEWS 9 October 2026

Down to Agribusiness: diesel reserves, budget and how CBAM works

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The nuts and bolts of CBAM

The nuts and bolts of CBAM

RENEWABLES 7 October 2026

MEPs slap down CBAM emergency clause

MEPs slap down CBAM emergency clause

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MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

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Economic threat from war increasing as Irish farmers face tough winter

Economic threat from war increasing as Irish farmers face tough winter

Economic threat from war increasing as Irish farmers face tough winter

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Reducing nitrogen usage still a key priority - Teagasc

Reducing nitrogen usage still a key priority - Teagasc

On-farm nitrogen usage has bounced back and plateaued at around 335,000-350,000t since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

FEATURE 12 June 2026

EU being urged to rethink fertiliser tax

EU being urged to rethink fertiliser tax

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will erode the competitiveness of European agriculture, undermine farmer incomes and hit EU food security.

NEWS 12 June 2026

CBAM tax to double price of fertiliser

CBAM tax to double price of fertiliser

A recent economic assessment claimed CBAM will hit agricultural output and cut Irish farm incomes by at least 12% by 2030.

NEWS 12 June 2026

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

An economic assessment of CBAM claims the measure will hit farm output and cut Irish farm incomes by at least 12%.

NEWS 12 June 2026

IFA urges MEPs to push for CBAM pause as EU fertiliser supplies look tight

IFA urges MEPs to push for CBAM pause as EU fertiliser supplies look tight

Francie Gorman has warned MEPs that the idea of growing crops without chemical fertilisers is utopian.

NEWS 12 June 2026

Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

The ICOS president is urging the Minister for Agriculture to inject urgency and decisiveness into negotiations to shape and fund CAP post-2027.

NEWS 12 June 2026

Heydon must deliver Exchequer funding top-up to EU crisis funds - Gorman

Heydon must deliver Exchequer funding top-up to EU crisis funds - Gorman

Emergency funding has been put in place by the European Commission to ensure farmers have access to cash needed to buy fertilisers.

NEWS 12 June 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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