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ACRES failing Achill’s commonage farmers, say scheme participants

Achill IFA branch is developing a set of proposals aimed at protecting the future of farming on the island.

NEWS 4 March 2026

ACRES failing Achill’s commonage farmers, say scheme participants

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Three steps to seek an ACRES commonage scorecard appeal

Three steps to seek an ACRES commonage scorecard appeal

NEWS 12 January 2026

Limestone and wetlands on the market in Co Clare

Limestone and wetlands on the market in Co Clare

PROPERTY 8 January 2026

Commodity prices at play when it comes to land leases

Commodity prices at play when it comes to land leases

Commodity prices at play when it comes to land leases

PROPERTY 30 December 2025

Editorial: land sales - fundamental changes to farming landscape

Editorial: land sales - fundamental changes to farming landscape

Editorial: land sales - fundamental changes to farming landscape

VIEWPOINTS 5 November 2025

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My Farming Week: Christina Belmonte, Lathieve, Meanagh, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry

My Farming Week: Christina Belmonte, Lathieve, Meanagh, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry

Christina Belmonte and her husband TJ and sons Thomas and Miguel tell us about their farm in west Kerry where they breed Shorthorn cattle, Blue Texel sheep and Friesian and purebred Spanish horses.

NEWS 11 June 2025

One third of ACRES scorecards submitted

One third of ACRES scorecards submitted

There were still in the region of 87,000 scorecards left to be submitted as of 30 July, with one month left to the closing date of 31 August 2025.

SCHEMES 11 June 2025

Gardaí investigating removal of fire warning sign on Achill

Gardaí investigating removal of fire warning sign on Achill

It is understood that the incident occurred at the Grove, Bunnacurry in the days leading up to the Achill Half Marathon which took place on Saturday 5 July.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Calls for stricter dog owner rules to combat sheep worrying

Calls for stricter dog owner rules to combat sheep worrying

There was a general agreement from attendees that further funding and powers should be given to both An Garda Síochána and county dog wardens.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Dogs should be banned from all hills – IFA

Dogs should be banned from all hills – IFA

The IFA sheep committee’s senior policy executive Tomas Bourke was speaking alongside committee chair Adrian Gallagher at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Business as usual for BISS, CRISS and Eco Scheme

Business as usual for BISS, CRISS and Eco Scheme

Now in its third year of the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027, it is a case of business as usual for most elements of Pillar I schemes.

NITRATES 11 June 2025

My Farming Week: Tommy Reidy, Goulane, Castlegregory, Co Kerry

My Farming Week: Tommy Reidy, Goulane, Castlegregory, Co Kerry

This week, Tommy Reidy from Co Kerry tells us about his farming system that takes in both land and sea.

FEATURE 11 June 2025

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

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