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IFA chief Gorman to drive tractor to Brussels to join farmer protest

The IFA expects the EU farmer protests on 18 December to be the largest farmer demonstrations in over a decade.

NEWS 4 December 2025

IFA chief Gorman to drive tractor to Brussels to join farmer protest

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Deal struck on allowing gene-edited seeds in the EU

Deal struck on allowing gene-edited seeds in the EU

NEWS 4 December 2025

EU machinery exports suffer on the back of US Tariffs

EU machinery exports suffer on the back of US Tariffs

NEWS 3 December 2025

Grain Trends: no changes in 2026 price outlook

Grain Trends: no changes in 2026 price outlook

Grain Trends: no changes in 2026 price outlook

MARKETS 3 December 2025

Factory cattle down 1.5m head in EU

Factory cattle down 1.5m head in EU

Factory cattle down 1.5m head in EU

NEWS 3 December 2025

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Switch in UK beef import supplies

Switch in UK beef import supplies

Australia and New Zealand consolidate position as second and third largest suppliers of UK beef imports in September.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Government must vote against ‘ruinous’ Mercosur agreement - Mary Lou McDonald

Government must vote against ‘ruinous’ Mercosur agreement - Mary Lou McDonald

The Mercosur trade agreement would be a disaster for Irish farmers, for consumers and for our environment Mary Lou McDonald told the Taoiseach on Wednesday in the Dáil.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Talks to begin on simplification of deforestation regulation

Talks to begin on simplification of deforestation regulation

The regulation on deforestation-free products entered into force in June 2023.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Only a ‘small percentage’ of farmers to face CAP payment limits

Only a ‘small percentage’ of farmers to face CAP payment limits

The Commission has said that coupled payments and investment aid can plug the gap left by a reduction of income supports for the largest 4% of the EU's farmers.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Dempsey at Large: the slippery slope continues

Dempsey at Large: the slippery slope continues

Everyone recognised that sugar cane gave cheaper sugar but the goal of self sufficiency at national and then at EU level trumped the concept of comparative advantage in food production. Not any more.

VIEWPOINTS 19 November 2025

Is there Irish opportunity as the EU deforestation regulations face vote?

Is there Irish opportunity as the EU deforestation regulations face vote?

EU Deforestation Regulations are in limbo at present. As uncertainty enters markets there could be opportunity for Irish feed.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Farmer Writes: red tape could lead to a wipeout in farming

Farmer Writes: red tape could lead to a wipeout in farming

Between climate change and increasing regulation, farming is becoming a very tough business.

FARMER WRITES 19 November 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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