David O'Brien

Direct payments can't be burned by wildfires, warn INHFA

The INHFA called on the Department to be 'proactive' in reaching out to farmers in areas hit by wildfires.

NEWS 6 August 2026

Direct payments can't be burned by wildfires, warn INHFA

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CBAM tax to double price of fertiliser

CBAM tax to double price of fertiliser

NEWS 5 August 2026

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

NEWS 5 August 2026

Dairygold to sell Creamery House in Buttevant

Dairygold to sell Creamery House in Buttevant

Dairygold to sell Creamery House in Buttevant

NEWS 5 August 2026

Battle for land access not a new phenomenon

Battle for land access not a new phenomenon

Battle for land access not a new phenomenon

NEWS 5 August 2026

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Farm bodies wary of EPA 'retirement' proposals

Farm bodies wary of EPA 'retirement' proposals

ICMSA claimed the proposals were a a 'land retirement scheme' disguised as a farm succession initiative.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Drought costs could hit €3m per day

Drought costs could hit €3m per day

Over 70% of dairy cows are now being fed silage and extra ration due to the collapse in grass growth across the south and east.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Fertiliser supports pressure mounts on Heydon

Fertiliser supports pressure mounts on Heydon

Unallocated funds from the Fuel Income Support Scheme could be used finance fertiliser supports is has been suggested.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Wildfires a 'wake-up call' claim farm bodies

Wildfires a 'wake-up call' claim farm bodies

The threat of wildfires should be a factor in assessing the feasibility of policies such as rewilding, farm organisations maintain.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Coillte and national parks hold key for native woodland restoration

Coillte and national parks hold key for native woodland restoration

A new project has identified around 13,000 hectares of native woodland on publicly-owned lands.

NEWS 23 July 2026

French fertiliser aid package to start payouts next week

French fertiliser aid package to start payouts next week

The French move ramps up the pressure on Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon to clarify Ireland’s intentions around fertiliser supports.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Sheep sales nosedive by 19% in marts

Sheep sales nosedive by 19% in marts

Sales through the first half of this year fell by 109,467 animals compared to the same period in 2024

NEWS 23 July 2026

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