Linda O'Brien

Huge losses on the cards for winter finishers

Losses could balloon to €300/hd if factories succeed in pulling base quotes further, the ICSA has warned.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Huge losses on the cards for winter finishers

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Dairy farmers well positioned to face current challenges

Dairy farmers well positioned to face current challenges

NEWS 25 February 2026

Hill farmers facing massive sheep dip disposal costs

Hill farmers facing massive sheep dip disposal costs

NEWS 25 February 2026

Sheep supply concerns for processors

Sheep supply concerns for processors

Sheep supply concerns for processors

NEWS 25 February 2026

Farmers should be paid for nature restoration measures says minister

Farmers should be paid for nature restoration measures says minister

Farmers should be paid for nature restoration measures says minister

NEWS 22 February 2026

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O'Mara declines to comment on Teagasc's intentions around Leenane farm

O'Mara declines to comment on Teagasc's intentions around Leenane farm

A 687ac property outside Leenane which was once leased by Teagasc is currently for sale by private treaty.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Crackdown on bogus slurry exports

Crackdown on bogus slurry exports

Some sizeable movements of large slurry volumes recently recorded on the AgFood system were described by the Department a source of concern.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Milk price slide not curbing investment

Milk price slide not curbing investment

Builders and agri-services providers maintain that farm investment is weathering the downturn in milk prices.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Urgent overhaul of TAMS application process needed, says leading planner

Urgent overhaul of TAMS application process needed, says leading planner

Aidan Kelly contrasted the cumbersome TAMS application system to the more transparent planning process.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Department zones in on slurry movements

Department zones in on slurry movements

Cavan-based consultant Tom Canning has urged colleagues to be vigilant for fictitious slurry movements.

NEWS 18 February 2026

New organic sheep group established in the west

New organic sheep group established in the west

The Western Organics Producer Organisation Group aims to improve market access for organic lamb and enhance the bargaining power of organic farmers.

NEWS 18 February 2026

69 farmers cited for 'inappropriately' spreading slurry

69 farmers cited for 'inappropriately' spreading slurry

Sixty-eight of the 69 farmers identified received direct payment penalties as a consequence of their actions.

NEWS 18 February 2026

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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