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Minister Healy-Rae accuses IFA of hitching itself to Sinn Féin’s wagon

Day 10 of the IFA's protests heard Michael Healy-Rae warning the IFA that it is being used by Sinn Féin.

NEWS 5 February 2026

Minister Healy-Rae accuses IFA of hitching itself to Sinn Féin’s wagon

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‘Witch hunt’: Minister blames IFA for big chunk of Bord Bia damage

‘Witch hunt’: Minister blames IFA for big chunk of Bord Bia damage

NEWS 29 January 2026

Minister unhappy on Brazilian beef recall lag but unsure who imported it

Minister unhappy on Brazilian beef recall lag but unsure who imported it

NEWS 21 January 2026

Sinn Féin calls on Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

Sinn Féin calls on Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

Sinn Féin calls on Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

MARKETS 20 January 2026

Over 800 farmers ineligible for forgotten farmers grant

Over 800 farmers ineligible for forgotten farmers grant

Over 800 farmers ineligible for forgotten farmers grant

SCHEMES 20 December 2025

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Government needs to pin colours to mast on Mercosur – Sinn Féin

Government needs to pin colours to mast on Mercosur – Sinn Féin

Martin Kenny TD called on the Government to back the French and Italians and form a blocking minority with Poland, Hungary and possibly Austria.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Department ramps up bluetongue testing of cattle and sheep

Department ramps up bluetongue testing of cattle and sheep

The Minister also confirmed that compensation will be available to farmers who have to cull cattle in the event of an outbreak of bluetongue in Ireland.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

If on inspection there is some doubt that fencing is a newly installed investment in ACRES, farmers will be asked for supporting receipts, the minister said.

SCHEMES 3 December 2025

Tánaiste stops short of definitive ‘no’ when pushed on Mercosur stance

Tánaiste stops short of definitive ‘no’ when pushed on Mercosur stance

The Tánaiste insists that the Government's Mercosur position has not changed, but his failure to state that Ireland will vote no has been branded as 'extraordinary double-speak' by Sinn Féin.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Sinn Féin presses Minister to green-light bluetongue vaccines

Sinn Féin presses Minister to green-light bluetongue vaccines

The opposition party has called on Minister Martin Heydon to ensure adequate supplies of the yet-to-be-approved vaccines are on hand in case they are needed.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Inside the Farmers Journal: bluetongue and Brazilian beef recall

Inside the Farmers Journal: bluetongue and Brazilian beef recall

Bluetongue hitting the island of Ireland and the Brazilian beef recall in the EU are on the agenda for this week's podcast, alongside many more of this week's latest news stories.

PODCAST 3 December 2025

Government 'playing two sides' on Mercosur

Government 'playing two sides' on Mercosur

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on agriculture Martin Kenny said the Government needs to actively work with other member states to halt the trade deal.

NEWS 3 December 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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