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Budget has ‘failed farmers again’ - ICMSA president

ICMSA president Denis Drennan criticised the Government's Budget, saying it does not address the main issues affecting agriculture

NEWS 6 October 2026

Budget has ‘failed farmers again’ - ICMSA president

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Beef finishers need to avoid a repeat winter

Beef finishers need to avoid a repeat winter

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 September 2026

Agribusinesses remain ambitious despite falling optimism

Agribusinesses remain ambitious despite falling optimism

NEWS 9 September 2026

Dairy farmers warned of cashflow crisis into 2027 at Shinagh Open Day

Dairy farmers warned of cashflow crisis into 2027 at Shinagh Open Day

Dairy farmers warned of cashflow crisis into 2027 at Shinagh Open Day

MANAGEMENT 2 September 2026

Leprino confirms over £9m of profit

Leprino confirms over £9m of profit

Leprino confirms over £9m of profit

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

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ACRES: changes to mowing deadline

ACRES: changes to mowing deadline

The Department of Agriculture has announced flexibility in mowing dates in recognition of the increased pressure on winter fodder. All changes to dates are applicable to 2026 only.

NEWS 20 July 2026

Editorial: fundamental challenges facing Ireland’s tillage sector

Editorial: fundamental challenges facing Ireland’s tillage sector

In tillage, the old cycle of perhaps three good years and two bad years in every five, has disappeared.

VIEWPOINTS 20 July 2026

What’s the crack? Hormuz sparks diesel price concern

What’s the crack? Hormuz sparks diesel price concern

Huge margins being made by refiners point to the global diesel shortage

NEWS 20 July 2026

Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

Recent warm weather has resulted in strawberries ripening up quicker than usual, growers have said.

NEWS 20 July 2026

Co-ops' conflicting US butter strategies risk milk price – ICMSA

Co-ops' conflicting US butter strategies risk milk price – ICMSA

Irish dairy farmers would like to see more strategy cohesion between co-ops to deliver a long-term sustainable milk price to their suppliers, the ICMSA has said.

NEWS 20 July 2026

Falling weanling prices expected to wipe €5,000 off suckler incomes

Falling weanling prices expected to wipe €5,000 off suckler incomes

Cattle finishers are looking at a year that will knock 36% or €11,000 off their average incomes.

NEWS 20 July 2026

Dairy farm incomes to almost halve amid cost-price squeeze

Dairy farm incomes to almost halve amid cost-price squeeze

Teagasc expects this year’s milk price to average 20% lower than 2025’s at a 38c/l base milk price - and with no let-up on costs.

NEWS 20 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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