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EU to pave way for fertiliser subsidies, if governments will pay for them

Fertiliser prices have risen around 58% at EU-level since the outbreak of war in Iran, says Commission, as it prepares to give member states flexibility on supporting farmers.

NEWS 16 April 2026

EU to pave way for fertiliser subsidies, if governments will pay for them

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Tillage Podcast: rain, resistance and brighter weather

Tillage Podcast: rain, resistance and brighter weather

NEWS 16 April 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supports

Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supports

NEWS 16 April 2026

€6m announced for new badger biosecurity scheme under TB changes

€6m announced for new badger biosecurity scheme under TB changes

€6m announced for new badger biosecurity scheme under TB changes

NEWS 16 April 2026

Irish Wagyu steak goes to Canada

Irish Wagyu steak goes to Canada

Irish Wagyu steak goes to Canada

NEWS 16 April 2026

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Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

James O’Reilly is a tillage farmer based in north Kilkenny, near a village called Ballyragget.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 15 April 2026

No share-up rule in new Kerry contracts

No share-up rule in new Kerry contracts

It was originally intended that milk suppliers would need to invest 5c/l in the co-op over the course of at least five years, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Wexford farm on 87ac exceeds guide price by €10,000/ac

Wexford farm on 87ac exceeds guide price by €10,000/ac

In excess of €26,000/ac was paid for land in both Wexford and Limerick, following auctions last week.

PROPERTY 15 April 2026

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

A definitive direction has yet to emerge in the European Parliament on Brussels' plans to axe CAP payments for farmers who receive a pension.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Heydon hopes to pay €100m fuel payments before end of July

Heydon hopes to pay €100m fuel payments before end of July

Martin Heydon shared his view on the protests, the package that has been agreed, and just where farming is at this moment with the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

Speculation has turned to who could take over from Michael Healy-Rae TD’s previous ministerial duties on forestry, farm safety and horticulture.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Protesters will regroup to plan the next action, says Geoghegan

Protesters will regroup to plan the next action, says Geoghegan

There’s talk that there could be major protests during the European presidency gig in July, which would embarrass the Government, James Geoghegan said.

NEWS 15 April 2026

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Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

James O’Reilly is a tillage farmer based in north Kilkenny, near a village called Ballyragget.

Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

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