Farm incomes

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

ICMSA leader hits out at comments from Minister Heydon, who described CAP negotiations as having taking a step closer to delivering fair farm incomes.

LETTERS 29 September 2026

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

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'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

NEWS 23 September 2026

Pessimism sweeps farm sector but dairy farmers show hope

Pessimism sweeps farm sector but dairy farmers show hope

NEWS 16 September 2026

Larger farms have the highest tillage margins

Larger farms have the highest tillage margins

Larger farms have the highest tillage margins

NEWS 16 September 2026

CBAM tax to double price of fertiliser

CBAM tax to double price of fertiliser

CBAM tax to double price of fertiliser

NEWS 5 August 2026

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Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

An economic assessment of CBAM claims the measure will hit farm output and cut Irish farm incomes by at least 12%.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Dairy incomes down over €30,000

Dairy incomes down over €30,000

Global milk supply continues to outstrip demand which has led to a milk price reduction of 10c/l since last August.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Dairy farm incomes down by over €30,000 in first half of 2026

Dairy farm incomes down by over €30,000 in first half of 2026

Global milk supply continues to outstrip demand which has led to a milk price reduction of 10c/l since last August.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Editorial: back to reality for farm incomes in 2026

Editorial: back to reality for farm incomes in 2026

Carcase weights have also improved considerably since the beginning of the project.

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

Farm incomes back in the shade

Farm incomes back in the shade

The news that farm incomes have fallen dramatically this year is hardly surprising, but it is a massive concern that needs addressing.

DEALER 22 July 2026

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

Volatility and the high cost of doing business are dominant themes in the IFA's proposal package for Budget 2027.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Typical sheep farm's income to fall - but cattle are to blame

Typical sheep farm's income to fall - but cattle are to blame

A decline in average sheep farmer incomes is expected to result from the cattle side of the typical sheep enterprise, according to Teagasc's outlook for the sector.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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