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Opinion: proposed CAP will squeeze the squeezed middle more

As the days of reckoning for CAP grow closer, the European Commission's focus on "active farmers" is bad news for the drystock sector.

OPINION 9 May 2026

Opinion: proposed CAP will squeeze the squeezed middle more

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Timetable of the main agricultural events at the show

Timetable of the main agricultural events at the show

BLANK 9 May 2026

Teagasc/FBD student of year turns granddad's farm into thriving riding school

Teagasc/FBD student of year turns granddad's farm into thriving riding school

NEWS 9 May 2026

Ticket prices and travel info for Balmoral

Ticket prices and travel info for Balmoral

Ticket prices and travel info for Balmoral

BLANK 9 May 2026

Agri jobs: maintenance technicians, welders and meat processing operatives

Agri jobs: maintenance technicians, welders and meat processing operatives

Agri jobs: maintenance technicians, welders and meat processing operatives

NEWS 9 May 2026

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Farm Tech Talk: forward buying fertiliser, fuel supports and dairy updates

Farm Tech Talk: forward buying fertiliser, fuel supports and dairy updates

The team discuss the alarm bells sounded by fertiliser suppliers, the details of the new Fuel Support Scheme, beef prices and the winners and losers in the milk league.

PODCAST 8 May 2026

Schemes update: Department publishes new reference layers showing slopes

Schemes update: Department publishes new reference layers showing slopes

The maps can be used to denote areas where slurry can be applied with a splash plate as opposed to LESS equipment.

SCHEMES 8 May 2026

Over 1,270 applications to €100m fuel scheme

Over 1,270 applications to €100m fuel scheme

The total payment each applicant will receive under the scheme will be calculated once all claims have been submitted.

SCHEMES 8 May 2026

What contractors need to know about Fuel Income Support Scheme

What contractors need to know about Fuel Income Support Scheme

The Fuel Income Support Scheme will remain open until 27 May, with payments to issue as soon after that date.

NEWS 8 May 2026

Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

Cathal Gormley caught up with Shaun Diver on Tullamore Farm to see how the improvement in weather has boosted grass growth and with breeding season now in full swing.

BREEDING & HEALTH 8 May 2026

Ploughing 2027 dates to change to avoid Ryder Cup clash

Ploughing 2027 dates to change to avoid Ryder Cup clash

Ireland’s largest outdoor event, the Ploughing Championships, will take place in the fourth week of the month from 21 to 23 September.

NEWS 8 May 2026

Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

Giant hogweed is a non-native invasive hazardous plant, which can cause serious skin burns and other health issues.

NEWS 8 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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