Judith O'Toole

High Court rates ruling on potato and onion stores raises wider farm fears

The High Court has found that potato and onion storage facilities are liable for rates.

NEWS 21 October 2026

High Court rates ruling on potato and onion stores raises wider farm fears

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Bord Bia invests €1m in beef marketing autumn campaigns

Bord Bia invests €1m in beef marketing autumn campaigns

NEWS 20 October 2026

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

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

NEWS 16 October 2026

Farmers question the value of Origin Green at forum

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

Hogan launches bid to head up FAO

NEWS 13 October 2026

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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

Farm schemes will be largely unchanged next year as the budget delivers few surprises and no shocks.

NEWS 7 October 2026

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

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

The Brazil beef ban has vindicated the IFA's stance on Larry Murrin, certainly in their own eyes, but who foresaw the blindside of a blistering Irish Times restaurant review?

OPINION 3 October 2026

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 30 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 30 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 26 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 23 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 23 September 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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