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Panic slowly may be the best approach

As moisture deficits continue to rise, farms in parts of Munster and Leinster are now under pressure, with growth rates falling rapidly.

GRASS & FEEDING 15 July 2026

Panic slowly may be the best approach

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My Farming Week: Patrick Hickey, Ardee, Co Louth

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Zetor to move manufacturing to India to cut costs

Zetor to move manufacturing to India to cut costs

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IFA calls for co-ops to maximise June milk prices

IFA calls for co-ops to maximise June milk prices

IFA calls for co-ops to maximise June milk prices

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Dempsey at Large: price is key, not supports

Dempsey at Large: price is key, not supports

Dempsey at Large: price is key, not supports

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‘High incomes of 2025 must be taken as a snapshot in time’ - IFA

‘High incomes of 2025 must be taken as a snapshot in time’ - IFA

The IFA has said that increases in input costs have eroded farm margins in 2026.

NEWS 25 June 2026

Suckler and finishing incomes up 74% and 81% respectively in 2025

Suckler and finishing incomes up 74% and 81% respectively in 2025

Significant increases in suckler and cattle finishing family farm incomes were seen in 2025 due to a jump in cattle prices.

NEWS 25 June 2026

‘Heavy capital investment’ needed to meet new slurry storage rules

‘Heavy capital investment’ needed to meet new slurry storage rules

Dairy Industry Ireland has unveiled a new pathway for sustainable dairy out to 2030.

NEWS 25 June 2026

Irish machinery market in 2026 more upbeat than expected

Irish machinery market in 2026 more upbeat than expected

Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott speak to some machinery manufacturers and distributors about the sales and the mood of the Irish agricultural machinery market in 2026.

NEWS 25 June 2026

BEEF2026: cost of keeping a suckler cow is €1,000/year

BEEF2026: cost of keeping a suckler cow is €1,000/year

Figures revealed at Teagasc Grange show cost of €1,000/year to keep a suckler cow, while weanling systems deliver a net margin of €1,344/ha.

NEWS 25 June 2026

ICSA slams factory price cuts for lamb

ICSA slams factory price cuts for lamb

Sheep farmers are facing huge uncertainty following price cuts for lamb this week, the ICSA sheep chair warned.

NEWS 25 June 2026

Bord Bia’s spend on consultancy more than doubles

Bord Bia’s spend on consultancy more than doubles

The €1m rise in consultancy costs was driven by an increased number of IT projects across the organisation

NEWS 25 June 2026

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