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Couple convicted over €263,000 in EU subsidies for fake cattle farm

The couple falsely declared that they were operating a cattle farm in order to receive EU agricultural subsidies worth €263,000.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Couple convicted over €263,000 in EU subsidies for fake cattle farm

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Drought grips Europe’s farms

Drought grips Europe’s farms

NEWS 19 August 2026

European drought could bring some relief for Irish milk prices

European drought could bring some relief for Irish milk prices

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

Parmesan and French onion soup shortages

Parmesan and French onion soup shortages

Parmesan and French onion soup shortages

DEALER 22 July 2026

Grain Trends: prices lift this week

Grain Trends: prices lift this week

Grain Trends: prices lift this week

MARKETS 15 July 2026

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Man in France banned from farming due to CAP fraud

Man in France banned from farming due to CAP fraud

The man was found to have falsely declared he was carrying out agricultural activities to obtain payments and declared an inflated number of cattle to receive coupled CAP aid.

NEWS 5 February 2026

Aussie beef farmer kicking on

Aussie beef farmer kicking on

The Dealer has already spotted some farming connections among the players taking part in the world cup which takes place in Canada, Mexico and the USa over the next few weeks.

DEALER 5 February 2026

Colm McCarthy: strengthening Ireland's energy security

Colm McCarthy: strengthening Ireland's energy security

Moneypoint is almost fully depreciated – it was commissioned over 40 years ago and has further limited life if operated sparingly.

VIEWPOINTS 5 February 2026

Boar off, cyclists?

Boar off, cyclists?

For the second year running, an animal ailment will result in the shortening of the Tour de France.

DEALER 5 February 2026

No cattle on new Cork-to-France ferry route

No cattle on new Cork-to-France ferry route

The ferry service is being provided by Hibernia Line, which is partly owned by a member of the Goodman family.

NEWS 5 February 2026

Everybody loves the Limmys

Everybody loves the Limmys

The Limouisn breed enjoyed a very successful week's trading in both Ireland and France

DEALER 5 February 2026

Claas expands French baler factory

Claas expands French baler factory

Claas has opened two new assembly lines at its Metz-Woippy baler factory, dedicated to the Cerex round balers and Cubix square balers, Gary Abbott writes.

NEWS 5 February 2026

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New opportunities for farmers as Ireland’s biomethane sector grows

As Ireland works towards producing 5.7 terawatt-hours of indigenous biomethane annually by 2030, Irish farmers and the wider agricultural sector are set to play an important role in its growth.

New opportunities for farmers as Ireland’s biomethane sector grows

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