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US farming facing headwinds as input costs rise

Milk production and the EU trade agreement were a focus point of day two on the ASA international trip to Washington DC.

NEWS 21 May 2026

US farming facing headwinds as input costs rise

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Grain Trends: markets pick up on weather and new report

Grain Trends: markets pick up on weather and new report

MARKETS 13 May 2026

Is biomass set to boom?

Is biomass set to boom?

RENEWABLES 13 May 2026

Money Mentor: how agri manufacturers can manage rising costs

Money Mentor: how agri manufacturers can manage rising costs

Money Mentor: how agri manufacturers can manage rising costs

MONEY MENTOR 15 April 2026

Energy saving tips for farmers

Energy saving tips for farmers

Energy saving tips for farmers

RENEWABLES 25 March 2026

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Diesel cost increases – machine management strategies 2026

Diesel cost increases – machine management strategies 2026

With the planting and silage season almost upon us, contractors will soon be consuming large quantities of fuel, which is expected to account for 18% of machine running costs. Michael Moroney reports.

FARM MACHINERY 16 January 2026

Little grounds for any positivity in potatoes - IFA

Little grounds for any positivity in potatoes - IFA

Jason O'Leary, who succeeded fellow Wexfordman Sean Ryan as chair of the IFA's potato committee, is very concerned about the year ahead.

NEWS 16 January 2026

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

The Minister of Agriculture has been accused of doing a of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV grants, just as energy prices are set to skyrocket again.

NEWS 16 January 2026

Sheep supply concerns for processors

Sheep supply concerns for processors

Connemara sheep farmer Brendan Joyce said that farmers will 'continue to deliver the sheep if the price is right'.

NEWS 16 January 2026

Beef Trends: factories try to apply pressure

Beef Trends: factories try to apply pressure

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 16 January 2026

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Fewer cattle drove farm gate prices in 2025 but it has also resulted to cuts in processing capacity.

NEWS 16 January 2026

Poultry supplies struggling to keep up with demand

Poultry supplies struggling to keep up with demand

Demand for protein is being boosted by the recent higher price point of beef and lamb driving a switch in meat purchasing habits and a continued global rise in meat consumption.

POULTRY 16 January 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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