Food security

Editorial: Ireland's unique tillage story

The Irish tillage industry has a unique story to tell and with the help of Bord Bia and others, premium products and premium markets can reap benefits for Irish tillage farmers.

VIEWPOINTS 11 November 2026

Editorial: Ireland's unique tillage story

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Importance of EU food security

Importance of EU food security

LETTERS 11 November 2026

SuperValu fridge hack exposes new threat to food security

SuperValu fridge hack exposes new threat to food security

NEWS 8 November 2026

EU-UK pesticide talks offer hope of more options for Irish growers

EU-UK pesticide talks offer hope of more options for Irish growers

EU-UK pesticide talks offer hope of more options for Irish growers

NEWS 5 November 2026

Europe needs new farmers as nine in 10 could retire in 25 years

Europe needs new farmers as nine in 10 could retire in 25 years

Europe needs new farmers as nine in 10 could retire in 25 years

NEWS 5 November 2026

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COPA and IFA presidents seek €500bn CAP budget in meeting with Taoiseach

COPA and IFA presidents seek €500bn CAP budget in meeting with Taoiseach

Presidents of COPA and IFA met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Wednesday to discuss the importance of a strong CAP as part of the next EU budget.

NEWS 5 November 2026

Irish growers leaving and few taking their place, broccoli farmer warns

Irish growers leaving and few taking their place, broccoli farmer warns

Concerns were raised over the dwindling number of growers in Ireland and speakers discussed how this can be tackled to ensure food security in the future.

NEWS 4 November 2026

'This CAP is one of the biggest battles Irish farmers have ever had'

'This CAP is one of the biggest battles Irish farmers have ever had'

Speaking to the Irish Farmers Journal at the IFA's CAP lobby event, Ministers and TDs spoke of their concerns around the impact of a reduced CAP budget and what negotiators need to bring to Brussels.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Letter to the Editor: investing in upland farming research

Letter to the Editor: investing in upland farming research

"Keeping families farming in the uplands has a massive societal benefit," says Ger Roarty, Co Donegal.

LETTERS 28 October 2026

Seven in 10 Europeans believe food innovation can help farmers and food security

Seven in 10 Europeans believe food innovation can help farmers and food security

Fruits and vegetables from crops adapted to drought, pests or extreme weather had the highest level of acceptance, with half of respondents saying they would feel comfortable with such products.

NEWS 27 October 2026

Macra warns High Court ruling on building rates is a threat for farm sheds

Macra warns High Court ruling on building rates is a threat for farm sheds

Macra has said that that essential agricultural and horticultural storage buildings must be protected from commercial rates.

NEWS 23 October 2026

CAP cut would affect every farmer and leave food security on tenterhooks - IFA

CAP cut would affect every farmer and leave food security on tenterhooks - IFA

Job losses, food insecurity and an unattractive sector for the next generation were cited as some of the impacts the cut to the CAP agricultural budget will have on Ireland.

NEWS 22 October 2026

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