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Farmers' support for Government crumbles

Independent Ireland has surged past Fianna Fáil in the latest Irish Farmers Journal survey of farmers political preferences.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Farmers' support for Government crumbles

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Hansen hands hope on CAP budget

Hansen hands hope on CAP budget

DEALER 16 September 2026

What is policy and why does it actually matter?

What is policy and why does it actually matter?

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 September 2026

Non-farmer use of land to avoid wealth tax 'needs to be shut down' - Sinn Féin

Non-farmer use of land to avoid wealth tax 'needs to be shut down' - Sinn Féin

Non-farmer use of land to avoid wealth tax 'needs to be shut down' - Sinn Féin

NEWS 15 September 2026

Without risk there’s no reward

Without risk there’s no reward

Without risk there’s no reward

DEALER 9 September 2026

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SIPO scoping out 2008 land deal claims involving Minister Collins

SIPO scoping out 2008 land deal claims involving Minister Collins

Limerick TD Niall Collins was appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture earlier this year.

NEWS 19 August 2026

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

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

Fairness in Ireland's climate policy is fundamental to building public trust, maintaining support for climate action and delivering lasting climate policy, the report found.

NEWS 19 August 2026

‘Everything under review’ for fodder scheme - Collins

‘Everything under review’ for fodder scheme - Collins

At the launch of the horticulture grower retail charter, Minister Niall Collins acknowledges the asks from different farming organisations with regard to weather supports.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Carbery Macra members enjoy busy summer of travel and learning

Carbery Macra members enjoy busy summer of travel and learning

It has been an eventful summertime for Carbery Macra, writes branch NCR John O'Driscoll.

NEWS 19 August 2026

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 19 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 19 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 19 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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