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Weather hits spring field work on tillage farms

John Murphy IFA grain chair estimates that across Ireland only about 50% of crops have been sown so far this spring.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Weather hits spring field work on tillage farms

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Will Irish beef make the cut at 2027 Masters?

Will Irish beef make the cut at 2027 Masters?

DEALER 15 April 2026

Irish beef displaced in UK market

Irish beef displaced in UK market

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

Early signals new CAP could face delays

Early signals new CAP could face delays

Early signals new CAP could face delays

NEWS 15 April 2026

Big increase in Australian and Brazilian beef exports

Big increase in Australian and Brazilian beef exports

Big increase in Australian and Brazilian beef exports

NEWS 15 April 2026

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Hogan to profile EU food security issues at Nuffield summit

The summit will bring together over 400 senior figures from farming, agribusiness, policy and economics for what promises to be one of the most influential and challenging agri events of 2026.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Government's AD plans in turmoil as EU says no to key scheme

Government's AD plans in turmoil as EU says no to key scheme

A key feature of the scheme, a multiplier for Irish biomethane, was found to be incompatible with EU internal market rules, rendering many planned AD plants unviable.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Commission approves €1.3bn for rewetting of peatlands in Germany

Commission approves €1.3bn for rewetting of peatlands in Germany

Under the scheme participants can avail of direct grants covering up to 100% of eligible costs.

NEWS 8 April 2026

How trade deals get negotiated

How trade deals get negotiated

Phelim O'Neill speaks to John Clarke who headed the negotiation on agriculture access in EU trade negotiations with Mercosur and Australia prior to retirement to find out what happens inside the room.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Colm McCarthy: defence spending may need a shot in the arm

Colm McCarthy: defence spending may need a shot in the arm

There has been a steady campaign in Ireland for higher defence spending with active participation from retired and serving military officers.

VIEWPOINTS 8 April 2026

Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

The summit is the main event within the Nuffield International Triennial, a week-long programme welcoming global agricultural leaders and alumni to Ireland.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Greek farmers hoping for Feta days ahead

Greek farmers hoping for Feta days ahead

An outbreak of pox in sheep and goat herds in Greece are impacting production of Feta cheese. One of the food products the country is renowned for.

DEALER 8 April 2026

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Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

James O’Reilly is a tillage farmer based in north Kilkenny, near a village called Ballyragget.

Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

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