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Greater co-operation and innovation needed for farm competitiveness - ICOS

At the meeting, the president outlined that the dairy sector must focus on extracting greater value, improving efficiency and strengthening competitiveness.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Greater co-operation and innovation needed for farm competitiveness - ICOS

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Technology key to efficient food production – WTO

Technology key to efficient food production – WTO

NEWS 24 May 2026

Farmers unimpressed by EU fertiliser plan

Farmers unimpressed by EU fertiliser plan

NEWS 20 May 2026

Strasbourg set for farmer protest over EU inaction on fertiliser prices

Strasbourg set for farmer protest over EU inaction on fertiliser prices

Strasbourg set for farmer protest over EU inaction on fertiliser prices

NEWS 18 May 2026

Fertiliser for 2027 may have to be paid for this year, ICOS warns

Fertiliser for 2027 may have to be paid for this year, ICOS warns

Fertiliser for 2027 may have to be paid for this year, ICOS warns

NEWS 4 May 2026

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EU to pave way for fertiliser subsidies, if governments will pay for them

EU to pave way for fertiliser subsidies, if governments will pay for them

Fertiliser prices have risen around 58% at EU level since the outbreak of war in Iran, says Commission, as it prepares to give member states flexibility on supporting farmers.

NEWS 5 March 2026

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

The Macra president welcomed the deferral of the carbon tax increase, which was scheduled for 1 May. However she called on the Department to place a pause on carbon tax and CBAM tax on fertiliser.

NEWS 5 March 2026

Farm commissioner still frosty on idea of dropping CBAM levy

Farm commissioner still frosty on idea of dropping CBAM levy

Commissioner Hansen wants to see the EU become more self-sufficient in fertilisers.

NEWS 5 March 2026

Ireland to back tool that would suspend CBAM levies on fertiliser

Ireland to back tool that would suspend CBAM levies on fertiliser

Minister Heydon has said he will push for a tool that could take CBAM levies off the cost of fertilisers imported from outside the EU.

NEWS 5 March 2026

ICOS calls on Government to suspend CBAM immediately

ICOS calls on Government to suspend CBAM immediately

ICOS president Edward Carr stated: “Ireland is exposed as a significant importer of fertiliser and due to our seasonal production system."

NEWS 5 March 2026

IFA seeks immediate suspension of carbon tax

IFA seeks immediate suspension of carbon tax

The IFA has called for an immediate suspension of the carbon tax to help alleviate surging energy and fuel costs.

NEWS 5 March 2026

Grassland Agro latest fertiliser supplier to pull its price list

Grassland Agro latest fertiliser supplier to pull its price list

Grassland Agro voided the fertiliser price list it issued on Monday, following a similar move from Goulding.

NEWS 5 March 2026

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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