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Proposed EU rules could 'end Irish live exports'

The Oireachtas agriculture committee heard that European Commission animal transport rules would prove unworkable for live exports from Ireland.

NEWS 2 April 2026

Proposed EU rules could 'end Irish live exports'

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Residential farm sells in five lots and makes €1.9m

Residential farm sells in five lots and makes €1.9m

SALES RESULTS 1 April 2026

Fancy a dance to help with rural isolation?

Fancy a dance to help with rural isolation?

FEATURES 1 April 2026

Hurling record-keeping is a labour of love for Carlow man

Hurling record-keeping is a labour of love for Carlow man

Hurling record-keeping is a labour of love for Carlow man

SPORT 1 April 2026

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

FARM MACHINERY 1 April 2026

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Beef Trends: quotes steady up after weeks of cuts

Beef Trends: quotes steady up after weeks of cuts

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 1 April 2026

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

The Minister also confirmed that the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation website has opened to facilitate dairy farmers to confirm their Dairy Band for 2026.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Second rotation comes into view

Second rotation comes into view

As we move into the first week of April, drier farms are preparing to start their second round.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 April 2026

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

Northern Ireland was once a powerhouse for renewable energy, but progress has since stalled, with farmers largely left out of the conversation, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 1 April 2026

Opinion sparks concern among farm bodies

Opinion sparks concern among farm bodies

The farm organisations are waiting to see the final ruling from Court of Justice before commenting.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Stability needed to save EU farmers

Stability needed to save EU farmers

"We need to look after our traditional farmers to have a more stable EU in the coming years." - Name & details with the editor

LETTERS 1 April 2026

Winter finishers left high and dry

Winter finishers left high and dry

Hannah Furlong reports from Monday night’s Irish Farmers Journal beef markets meeting in Laois.

MARKETS 1 April 2026

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BVD – the silent risk that still remains

Irish farmers have made remarkable progress in the fight against bovine viral diarrhoea. Since 2013, the number of persistently infected calves has fallen from over 16,000 to 485 in 2024.

BVD – the silent risk that still remains

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