Food security

Fast-tracked payments on table

Minister Heydon confirmed that the Fodder and Food Security Committee will meet this week, but is introducing no immediate support measures for drought-affected farmers.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Fast-tracked payments on table

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Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

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All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

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Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra president Josephine O’Neill has warned that action is needed now to assess fodder reserves and grass growth amid drought conditions.

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Editorial: climate change is real and here to stay

Editorial: climate change is real and here to stay

Food production and farming practices are adapting in line with a changing climate.

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Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

The ICOS president is urging the Minister for Agriculture to inject urgency and decisiveness into negotiations to shape and fund CAP post-2027.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Agriculture and land use policy is ‘setting farmers up to fail’

Agriculture and land use policy is ‘setting farmers up to fail’

There is an opportunity to produce more food, fibre and energy, with lower environmental impact and greater resilience to future uncertainties if we take a sustainable approach, Styles found.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Brussels adopts new livestock strategy

Brussels adopts new livestock strategy

EU Livestock Strategy and a Protein Action Plan identifies the challenges and aspires to strengthen the viability of both categories of EU agriculture.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Coupled payments being actively discussed – IFA deputy president

Coupled payments being actively discussed – IFA deputy president

'If we do not have sufficient support for the agricultural sector, food security will be sold out within the EU', Alice Doyle said.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Coupled payments on the table

Coupled payments on the table

Coupled payments will need to be discussed in light of the sweeping changes proposed to payment entitlements in the next CAP, says Minister Heydon.

NEWS 1 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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