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Down to Agribusiness: power, policy and the price of doing business

Stephen and Lorcan discuss Ireland's energy future, business costs and the €1.2bn agriculture underspend, joined by former Climate Change Advisory Council chair Marie Donnelly.

PODCAST 30 October 2026

Down to Agribusiness: power, policy and the price of doing business

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Changes to rules for learner drivers to come into effect from Sunday

Changes to rules for learner drivers to come into effect from Sunday

NEWS 30 October 2026

€500m restoration bill for blanket bog likely as State to scope out new funds

€500m restoration bill for blanket bog likely as State to scope out new funds

NEWS 30 October 2026

Ban on carbon-dioxide stunning of pigs

Ban on carbon-dioxide stunning of pigs

Ban on carbon-dioxide stunning of pigs

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 October 2026

Generational renewal 'tokenistic' - O'Neill

Generational renewal 'tokenistic' - O'Neill

Generational renewal 'tokenistic' - O'Neill

NEWS 28 October 2026

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New policy launched by Government sets out ‘ambitious vision’ for rural Ireland

New policy launched by Government sets out ‘ambitious vision’ for rural Ireland

A series of regional events will be held across the country over the coming months to engage directly with rural communities on the priorities and commitments set out in the new policy.

NEWS 27 October 2026

State could offer to buy bogs from landowners – minister

State could offer to buy bogs from landowners – minister

Purchase of raised bogs is among options the Government is considering, following a review of the Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme.

SCHEMES 27 October 2026

CAP cut would affect every farmer and leave food security on tenterhooks - IFA

CAP cut would affect every farmer and leave food security on tenterhooks - IFA

Job losses, food insecurity and an unattractive sector for the next generation were cited as some of the impacts the cut to the CAP agricultural budget will have on Ireland.

NEWS 22 October 2026

How policy works: what happens when an issue is raised?

How policy works: what happens when an issue is raised?

James McCluggage is the policy and communications director at the Ulster Farmers’ Union.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 October 2026

Commercial horticulture sector aid scheme opened

Commercial horticulture sector aid scheme opened

The scheme which grant aids capital investments in specialised plant and equipment will remain open until Friday 4 December 2026.

SCHEMES 21 October 2026

Farmer Writes: real-life Reeling in the Years

Farmer Writes: real-life Reeling in the Years

A conversation with a number of participants in the National Farmers' Rights march in 1966 gave a glimpse into the day-to-day of their 12-day journey writes Tommy Moyles.

FARMER WRITES 14 October 2026

IFA and Bord Gáis launch farm savings calculator as SEAI increases solar grants

IFA and Bord Gáis launch farm savings calculator as SEAI increases solar grants

The SEAI has increased its non-domestic microgeneration grant for solar PV from about 23% to 45% of eligible costs, for nine months from 6 October.

NEWS 12 October 2026

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