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Without risk there’s no reward

Will Government afford farmers the same favour as their beloved data centres?

DEALER 9 September 2026

Without risk there’s no reward

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SIPO scoping out 2008 land deal claims involving Minister Collins

SIPO scoping out 2008 land deal claims involving Minister Collins

NEWS 2 September 2026

Half the public believe climate action will unfairly affect farmers - report

Half the public believe climate action will unfairly affect farmers - report

NEWS 27 August 2026

‘Everything under review’ for fodder scheme - Collins

‘Everything under review’ for fodder scheme - Collins

‘Everything under review’ for fodder scheme - Collins

NEWS 26 August 2026

Carbery Macra members enjoy busy summer of travel and learning

Carbery Macra members enjoy busy summer of travel and learning

Carbery Macra members enjoy busy summer of travel and learning

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Government postpones hike in fuel duties

Government postpones hike in fuel duties

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

NEWS 9 August 2026

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

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

"When you see so many dairy farmers eating into their fodder stores right now for next year, that’s very concerning," Minister Peter Burke said.

NEWS 9 August 2026

Sense check needed on energy progress

Sense check needed on energy progress

Despite the glowing press releases, Ireland's push towards energy security remains painfully slow.

RENEWABLES 9 August 2026

Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

The Straw Incorporation Measure has been hugely successful for tillage farmers, but where does the budget lie with one year to go in the measure asks Siobhán Walsh.

NEWS 9 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

IFA analysis forecasts Longford being the county whose typical farmer would see the most severe CAP direct payment drop under a blanket €130/ha CAP regime.

NEWS 9 August 2026

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 9 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 9 August 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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