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CBAM also hitting farm building costs

Farmers are paying for the Carbon Border Abatement Measure on much more than just fertiliser, write Pat O'Toole and Martin Merrick.

NEWS 23 September 2026

CBAM also hitting farm building costs

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Yet another energy crisis

Yet another energy crisis

NEWS 16 September 2026

Larger farms have the highest tillage margins

Larger farms have the highest tillage margins

NEWS 16 September 2026

UK grocery price inflation increases

UK grocery price inflation increases

UK grocery price inflation increases

NEWS 15 September 2026

Interest rates set to rise again

Interest rates set to rise again

Interest rates set to rise again

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Dairy farmers warned of cashflow crisis into 2027 at Shinagh Open Day

Dairy farmers warned of cashflow crisis into 2027 at Shinagh Open Day

A large attendance at the Shinagh Dairy Farm Open Day were warned of a difficult few months on margin squeezed dairy farms.

MANAGEMENT 15 July 2026

Trend of spending more but getting less continues

Trend of spending more but getting less continues

Rate of inflation in retail beef prices has slowed down and UK shoppers have adjusted their buying habits accordingly.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Just 6c more per carrot could save the sector

Just 6c more per carrot could save the sector

A modest increase in retail price by just 6c per carrot would be needed to make the sector more economically viable for the nine remaining growers in Ireland.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Sun shines on Irish grocery sales

Sun shines on Irish grocery sales

Irish shoppers went to the supermarkets more this summer and bought more when they were there.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

A modest increase in retail price by just 6c per carrot would be needed to make it more economically viable for the nine remaining growers in Ireland.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Grocery inflation falls to lowest level since February 2025

Grocery inflation falls to lowest level since February 2025

The hot weather in July saw a surge in sales of snacks and drinks.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

The ICOS president is urging the Minister for Agriculture to inject urgency and decisiveness into negotiations to shape and fund CAP post-2027.

NEWS 15 July 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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