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Government postpones hike in fuel duties

The restoration of excise and levies on petrol and diesel was scheduled to start on 1 September.

NEWS 21 August 2026

Government postpones hike in fuel duties

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Evidence needed of how acute drought impact is before action taken - Burke

Evidence needed of how acute drought impact is before action taken - Burke

NEWS 20 August 2026

Sense check needed on energy progress

Sense check needed on energy progress

RENEWABLES 19 August 2026

Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

NEWS 12 August 2026

Proposed CAP cuts could see direct payments fall to €130/ha - IFA

Proposed CAP cuts could see direct payments fall to €130/ha - IFA

Proposed CAP cuts could see direct payments fall to €130/ha - IFA

NEWS 12 August 2026

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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.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Taoiseach confident Ireland can secure deal on future of CAP

Taoiseach confident Ireland can secure deal on future of CAP

An ‘adequately funded, practical and workable’ CAP is Ireland’s goal for the current CAP reform, an Taoiseach has said.

NEWS 4 August 2026

'I expect an increase' - Minister Heydon on 2027 agriculture budget

'I expect an increase' - Minister Heydon on 2027 agriculture budget

Minister Heydon’s demand comes against the backdrop of Government plans to levy the Department of Agriculture, and other departments, to fund a shortfall in money in the Department of Education.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra na Feirme has warned that Brittany Ferries’ decision to cease transporting livestock from Ireland will weaken competition, limit market choice and create further challenges for young farmers.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Up to €20,000 in thatching grants available

Up to €20,000 in thatching grants available

Last year, over €600,000 in funding was allocated for thatched buildings across the country.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Robots make their way west

Robots make their way west

UK farmers have been promised a significant sum for the development of robots and automated technology on farms while the Dealer was wondering if the robot seen at Bonniconlon show could jive.

DEALER 4 August 2026

Funding boost for British farmers to install farming robots

Funding boost for British farmers to install farming robots

The British government has announced £20m (€23m) in funding to develop agricultural robots and farm automation, helping farms tackle labour shortages.

NEWS 4 August 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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