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Bord Bia commits to take farmers' issues with Larry Murrin to board

CEO Jim O'Toole told attendees at Bord Bia's final farmer forum on Wednesday that their voices will be heard and brought to the board.

NEWS 16 October 2026

Bord Bia commits to take farmers' issues with Larry Murrin to board

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Farmers question the value of Origin Green at forum

Farmers question the value of Origin Green at forum

NEWS 14 October 2026

Hogan launches bid to head up FAO

Hogan launches bid to head up FAO

NEWS 13 October 2026

Budget 2027 for farmers - what's up, what's down and what stays the same

Budget 2027 for farmers - what's up, what's down and what stays the same

Budget 2027 for farmers - what's up, what's down and what stays the same

NEWS 7 October 2026

Opinion: Larry Murrin-IFA; now a war on two fronts

Opinion: Larry Murrin-IFA; now a war on two fronts

Opinion: Larry Murrin-IFA; now a war on two fronts

OPINION 3 October 2026

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Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

With just days to go to Budget 2027, Pat O'Toole looks at the top priorities for farm organisations.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Breaking down the taxes farmers pay on agri and road diesel

Breaking down the taxes farmers pay on agri and road diesel

Fuel taxes are in the news as Budget 2027 approaches, but how much is currently being paid?

NEWS 16 September 2026

Sean McNamara resigns as ICSA president

Sean McNamara resigns as ICSA president

The Westmeath sheep and suckler farmer has led the ICSA since February 2024. His current term was due to end in December.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

It was a tale of two halves for fertiliser use as for grass growth this year, writes Pat O'Toole.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Wexford farmland makes €29,000/acre

Wexford farmland makes €29,000/acre

The 45.5 acres fetched a "remarkable price" considering there is no road frontage on the property

NEWS 16 September 2026

CBAM also hitting farm building costs

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 16 September 2026

Farmers' support for Government crumbles

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

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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