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WORLD 8 July 2026

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EU looking at stockpiling fertiliser into a reserve

EU looking at stockpiling fertiliser into a reserve

NEWS 30 June 2026

'Irish grain is important - we need to do our best to support it'

'Irish grain is important - we need to do our best to support it'

NEWS 28 June 2026

‘Brexit broke Britain’ sign etched into English farmer's field

‘Brexit broke Britain’ sign etched into English farmer's field

‘Brexit broke Britain’ sign etched into English farmer's field

NEWS 23 June 2026

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

RENEWABLES 22 June 2026

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Where’s all the cheese coming from?

Where’s all the cheese coming from?

Ireland’s cheese exports have risen much faster than production in recent years.

NEWS 3 June 2026

UFU press Sofina for clarity on pig kill

UFU press Sofina for clarity on pig kill

The UFU has, again, hit out at Sofina's decision to not renew some pig contracts at the end of this year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 June 2026

Canada bans livestock imports from Texas as second case of screwworm confirmed

Canada bans livestock imports from Texas as second case of screwworm confirmed

The USDA has found a second case of the new world screwworm in a calf in Texas following testing of a number of suspect cases.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Used tractor imports rise 15% as New Holland leads the way

Used tractor imports rise 15% as New Holland leads the way

A total of 765 used tractors were imported and registered in Ireland during the first quarter of 2026, a 15% increase on the period last year, while New Holland makes up 38% of the total market share.

NEWS 3 June 2026

UK imports of Irish beef down in Q1

UK imports of Irish beef down in Q1

Irish share of UK beef imports in first quarter of 2026 is down 12 percentage points compared with same period last year.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Beef Trends: trade blues continue

Beef Trends: trade blues continue

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 3 June 2026

Dublin AI data centre imports German biomethane

Dublin AI data centre imports German biomethane

The purchase is Europe’s first large-scale cross-border biomethane purchase for a data centre, transferring 9GWh of certified German biomethane to the Irish gas network.

NEWS 3 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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