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Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

Close to €59m in remaining Fuel Income Support Scheme funds should be used to offset surging fuel costs for contractors and farmers.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

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Heavy utilisation of overdrafts expected in back end - Bank of Ireland

Heavy utilisation of overdrafts expected in back end - Bank of Ireland

NEWS 16 September 2026

Farms and livelihoods at risk from drugs in rural Ireland

Farms and livelihoods at risk from drugs in rural Ireland

NEWS 16 September 2026

Farmers to receive ANC payments of almost €180m

Farmers to receive ANC payments of almost €180m

Farmers to receive ANC payments of almost €180m

NEWS 16 September 2026

Gorman expecting generational renewal measure in Budget 27

Gorman expecting generational renewal measure in Budget 27

Gorman expecting generational renewal measure in Budget 27

NEWS 16 September 2026

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No immediate threat to live export trade - ICSA

No immediate threat to live export trade - ICSA

The ICSA president is working on having another live-export ferry in operation by the year end.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Share Farming EIP: “Without landowners, succession can’t take place.

Share Farming EIP: “Without landowners, succession can’t take place."

Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, programme manager and facilitator Patrick Brady emphasised the need for engagement from older farmers.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Scotch beef premium being squeezed

Scotch beef premium being squeezed

Irish farmers have long looked with envy at the premium secured by Scotch beef in the UK market, but its position is less certain than it used to be.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

There was a focus on keeping fodder local on the Teagasc stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships as livestock farmers look ahead to winter fodder.

NEWS 16 September 2026

What is the grass situation on dairy farms?

What is the grass situation on dairy farms?

On the back of strong conditions, grass growth has taken off on many farms and, in some cases, is even starting to get too far ahead of cows, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 16 September 2026

Von der Leyen issues stark warning on water scarcity risk to farmers

Von der Leyen issues stark warning on water scarcity risk to farmers

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the past summer may simply be a preview of hot, dry summers to come.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Six 'frugals' cannot 'bully' EU into budget cuts costing billions – Gorman

Six 'frugals' cannot 'bully' EU into budget cuts costing billions – Gorman

The IFA has said six member states cannot bully the rest of the EU into accepting deep budget reductions as these countries are cool on sending any further funds to Brussels' next budget.

NEWS 16 September 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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