Food security

Dempsey at Large: Mercosur protests – more than just 1%

Nobody pretends that traceability, environmental and animal health regulations in the Brazilian beef industry are or will be remotely comparable with those operating in the EU.

VIEWPOINTS 28 January 2026

Dempsey at Large: Mercosur protests – more than just 1%

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ABP concerned over cattle supplies

ABP concerned over cattle supplies

NEWS 22 January 2026

Farmer Writes: TB adding a layer of stress

Farmer Writes: TB adding a layer of stress

FARMER WRITES 24 December 2025

Opinion: CAP, not Mercosur or nitrates, will determine viability of farming

Opinion: CAP, not Mercosur or nitrates, will determine viability of farming

Opinion: CAP, not Mercosur or nitrates, will determine viability of farming

OPINION 13 December 2025

Half of British farmers considering getting out, survey finds

Half of British farmers considering getting out, survey finds

Half of British farmers considering getting out, survey finds

NEWS 5 November 2025

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NIFDA chair calls for planning reform

NIFDA chair calls for planning reform

Government and industry need to work together to ensure there is sustainable growth within agri-food

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 September 2025

New Zealand steps back climate ambitions

New Zealand steps back climate ambitions

The country significantly revised lower its target for biogenic methane reduction.

NEWS 3 September 2025

New Zealand slashes methane emissions targets

New Zealand slashes methane emissions targets

2050 target reduced to between 14% and 24% from previous 24% to 47% range.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Irish agriculture should be concerned about CBAM

Irish agriculture should be concerned about CBAM

"Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - CBAM - is unworkable" – Barry Larkin, CEO, Acorn Group.

LETTERS 3 September 2025

Dempsey at Large: EU tillage policy is uniquely flawed

Dempsey at Large: EU tillage policy is uniquely flawed

The Irish administration will, if it is serious about wanting a balanced agricultural sector, have to take some fundamental decisions.

VIEWPOINTS 3 September 2025

Young farmer takes up the mantle of broccoli growing

Young farmer takes up the mantle of broccoli growing

"My Dad pours his heart and soul into the farm, for it not to be continued on when he retires would be horrible," says Luke Brophy.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Food security panel at ASA conference

Food security panel at ASA conference

'Tapping into a variety of perspectives is one of the enduring strengths of our annual conference,' said ASA president Susan Maher.

NEWS 3 September 2025

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Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

The Cavan Spring Farm Machinery Show takes place on 4 and 5 February at the Cavan Equestrian Centre, offering farmers a first look at the machines and technology driving the season ahead.

Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

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