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Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Pension reform has started in Ireland, but a lot more reform and support would be needed if CAP payments were to be cut from older farmers.

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

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Editorial: NI live exports

Editorial: NI live exports

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

Editorial: Counting the cost of Bord Bia stalemate

Editorial: Counting the cost of Bord Bia stalemate

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

Editorial: 'the rise and fall of land prices – the Land Report'

Editorial: 'the rise and fall of land prices – the Land Report'

Editorial: 'the rise and fall of land prices – the Land Report'

EDITORIAL 4 February 2026

Editorial: Bord Bia debacle rumbles on

Editorial: Bord Bia debacle rumbles on

Editorial: Bord Bia debacle rumbles on

VIEWPOINTS 28 January 2026

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Editorial: bluetongue trade issues a concern

Editorial: bluetongue trade issues a concern

The Department of Agriculture's response has been calm and measured, which is important.

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

Editorial: factory price league lessons

Editorial: factory price league lessons

Finishers can pick the type and grade of animal that they are producing and compare what all factories are paying.

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

Editorial: ‘during this period of uncertainty for farmers, don’t go it alone'

Editorial: ‘during this period of uncertainty for farmers, don’t go it alone'

Imbolic is a time to bring calm, renew strength and care for both land and mind. Make sure to talk to family and friends.

EDITORIAL 21 January 2026

Editorial: Bord Bia chair embroiled in Brazilian beef controversy

Editorial: Bord Bia chair embroiled in Brazilian beef controversy

Image is important, and nobody knows more about the importance of portraying a good image than Bord Bia.

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

Editorial: ‘better sleep isn’t just about rest – it plays a crucial role'

Editorial: ‘better sleep isn’t just about rest – it plays a crucial role'

January is the time to rest before a busy spring arrives.

EDITORIAL 21 January 2026

Editorial: tillage – pressure mounts

Editorial: tillage – pressure mounts

Tillage – Minister Heydon needs to speed up the €30m payment to all growers.

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

Editorial: farm succession still a huge issue for many

Editorial: farm succession still a huge issue for many

A stark figure within in the report is that 40% of farmers surveyed don’t have a formal successor.

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

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Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

Offaly sheep farmer Anne Marie Butterfield has been rearing lambs for years and says a reliable milk replacer is key to keeping pet lambs healthy and thriving.

Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

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