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Increased CAP budget crucial for success of Ireland's EU presidency, says IFA

Government must prove it has farmers' backs and negotiate a budget which meets the needs of the sector.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Increased CAP budget crucial for success of Ireland's EU presidency, says IFA

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Farm incomes back in the shade

Farm incomes back in the shade

DEALER 22 July 2026

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

NEWS 22 July 2026

'Irish farmers central to EU food security'

'Irish farmers central to EU food security'

'Irish farmers central to EU food security'

NEWS 22 July 2026

Landowners warned as dry weather increases fire danger

Landowners warned as dry weather increases fire danger

Landowners warned as dry weather increases fire danger

NEWS 21 July 2026

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IFA seeks meeting of farm animal welfare council on euthanasia protocols

IFA seeks meeting of farm animal welfare council on euthanasia protocols

The Department of Agriculture carried out two enforcement operations on farms in Roscommon and Clare the week before last.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Farm Safety Week 2026 begins

Farm Safety Week 2026 begins

The National Farm Safety Measure has been reintroduced in 2026 to incentivise the purchase and use of PTO shaft covers, in an effort to protect farmers and machinery operators from injuries.

NEWS 15 July 2026

IFA calls for urgent action on agricultural appeals mechanism

IFA calls for urgent action on agricultural appeals mechanism

IFA rural development chair John Curran has criticised delays, staffing gaps and the slow rollout of an independent panel within the agricultural appeals system.

NEWS 15 July 2026

IFA urges MEPs to push for CBAM pause as EU fertiliser supplies look tight

IFA urges MEPs to push for CBAM pause as EU fertiliser supplies look tight

Francie Gorman has warned MEPs that the idea of growing crops without chemical fertilisers is utopian.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Department destroys cattle on two farms

Department destroys cattle on two farms

The Department did not respond when queried what circumstances result in Department officials having to euthanise cattle rather than detaining or seizing them.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Pig farmers heading into 'crisis territory', IFA warns

Pig farmers heading into 'crisis territory', IFA warns

Pig farmers are getting 15-17c/kg below the cost of production and are losing €13-16 per finished animal.

NEWS 15 July 2026

European Parliament must restore fertiliser CBAM crisis safeguard

European Parliament must restore fertiliser CBAM crisis safeguard

Retaining a targeted crisis safeguard 'would provide a vital safety net for farmers during periods of severe price volatility or supply disruption'.

NEWS 15 July 2026

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