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Budget 2027 for farmers - what's up, what's down and what stays the same

Farm schemes will be largely unchanged next year as the budget delivers few surprises and no shocks.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Budget 2027 for farmers - what's up, what's down and what stays the same

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Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

NEWS 7 October 2026

Avoid a shock this autumn, says NIE

Avoid a shock this autumn, says NIE

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Farmers face higher green diesel costs in 2027, Sinn Féin warns

Farmers face higher green diesel costs in 2027, Sinn Féin warns

Farmers face higher green diesel costs in 2027, Sinn Féin warns

NEWS 7 October 2026

Fuel protesters: '2026 is going to be a record year for tax take on fuel'

Fuel protesters: '2026 is going to be a record year for tax take on fuel'

Fuel protesters: '2026 is going to be a record year for tax take on fuel'

NEWS 6 October 2026

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Contractors treated like second-class citizens in carbon-tax system - FCI

Contractors treated like second-class citizens in carbon-tax system - FCI

The FCI is calling for contractors to be included in a targeted diesel-rebate scheme, similar to the scheme eligibile farmers avail of.

NEWS 21 September 2026

Young Stock Podcast: the Walsh triplets on contracting, fuel costs and filming

Young Stock Podcast: the Walsh triplets on contracting, fuel costs and filming

On this week’s episode, Wicklow natives Edward, James and Patrick Walsh join Sarah McIntosh and Hannah Furlong to discuss a new show which shines a light on contractors.

NEWS 21 September 2026

Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra

Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra

Macra is calling for the scheme to be reopened to those who did not apply during the previous round.

NEWS 21 September 2026

Fuel support scheme extended for farmers as IFA demands immediate payment

Fuel support scheme extended for farmers as IFA demands immediate payment

Tánaiste Simon Harris announced the fuel support scheme extension on Thursday.

NEWS 21 September 2026

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

The dry spell earlier this week has allowed silage to get finished up in most cases and contractors will be focused on maize from now on.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 September 2026

Contracting debt: when is it time to take action?

Contracting debt: when is it time to take action?

With contracting debts, knowing when to take action can be critical. Our legal expert explains the warning signs.

CL-IFJHOME 21 September 2026

Calls for Government to pay out unspent fuel-support funds

Calls for Government to pay out unspent fuel-support funds

The IFA has said green diesel prices have risen by approximately 20c/l in the past two weeks.

NEWS 21 September 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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