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Warning that active farmer changes will bolster corporate forestry investors

Non-farmers and other applicants secured 54% of actual planting payments in 2025 and 50% in 2026.

NEWS 24 May 2026

Warning that active farmer changes will bolster corporate forestry investors

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Collapse in the number of trees being planted

Collapse in the number of trees being planted

NEWS 21 May 2026

Surge in cattle prices delivers economic windfall of up to €800m

Surge in cattle prices delivers economic windfall of up to €800m

NEWS 21 May 2026

Growing suckler numbers by 30% in south Kilkenny

Growing suckler numbers by 30% in south Kilkenny

Growing suckler numbers by 30% in south Kilkenny

NEWS 20 May 2026

Updated: TB compensation for contract-reared heifers

Updated: TB compensation for contract-reared heifers

Updated: TB compensation for contract-reared heifers

NEWS 20 May 2026

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Number of first-time suckler calvers is up 9%

Number of first-time suckler calvers is up 9%

The hike in the numbers of first-time calving beef heifers this spring is a reflection of the increased profit and greater positivity around the suckler sector.

NEWS 13 May 2026

IFA calls for immediate CBAM suspension

IFA calls for immediate CBAM suspension

The Commission's Fertiliser Action Plan will do 'absolutely nothing' to address either the availability or price of fertiliser, the IFA claimed.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Gun ammunition supplies are tight but there is no scarcity

Gun ammunition supplies are tight but there is no scarcity

The continuing war in Ukraine - and increased military demand - has put massive pressure on the supply of bullets for sports and hunting rifles.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Weather hits grass growth and silage harvest

Weather hits grass growth and silage harvest

A cold and wet snap this weekend is forecast to stall grass growth and further disrupt the silage harvest.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Warning that drop in cattle numbers will close factories

Warning that drop in cattle numbers will close factories

Rupert Claxton of GIRA claimed it was not feasible that Ireland could retain the same number of meat factories, given the collapse in the cattle kill.

NEWS 13 May 2026

No cattle on new Cork-to-France ferry route

No cattle on new Cork-to-France ferry route

The ferry service is being provided by Hibernia Line, which is partly owned by a member of the Goodman family.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Factories attempting to 'clean-out' beef farmers - ICMSA

Factories attempting to 'clean-out' beef farmers - ICMSA

Farmers urged to hold cattle, or look at selling in the marts, rather than taking the latest 10c/kg cut.

NEWS 13 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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