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No tillage farmers left in 16 years at current rate of decline - Macra

Figures show that 676 farmers exited tillage production in 2026, with the number of farmers growing tillage crops falling from 11,440 in 2025 to 10,764.

NEWS 9 October 2026

No tillage farmers left in 16 years at current rate of decline - Macra

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The deals being done for fertiliser in yards

The deals being done for fertiliser in yards

NEWS 7 October 2026

Some malt-barley suppliers to be paid more for feed barley

Some malt-barley suppliers to be paid more for feed barley

NEWS 29 September 2026

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

NEWS 23 September 2026

Big surge in fertiliser sales in September

Big surge in fertiliser sales in September

Big surge in fertiliser sales in September

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

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Heavy utilisation of overdrafts expected in back end - Bank of Ireland

Heavy utilisation of overdrafts expected in back end - Bank of Ireland

Merchant debt is at a much higher level this year compared to last year, according to Susan Maher of Bank of Ireland.

NEWS 2 August 2026

Vet app shortlisted for award at Ploughing 2026

Vet app shortlisted for award at Ploughing 2026

Nine months into the new prescription rules, VetPal, an Irish ag-tech startup, has brought the farmer, the vet, the store and the Department’s veterinary prescription system together in one place.

NEWS 2 August 2026

Fertiliser deadline: farmers must declare closing stocks by 15 October

Fertiliser deadline: farmers must declare closing stocks by 15 October

Farmers and other professional fertiliser users must submit an annual closing stock declaration to the National Fertiliser Database, including a nil declaration where no fertiliser is held.

SCHEMES 2 August 2026

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

Farm organisations have been calling on the Minister to reconvene the committee with immediate effect.

NEWS 2 August 2026

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Almost 1,100 approval letters were issued as of 21 July and farmers have until 31 August 2026 to purchase items under the scheme.

SCHEMES 2 August 2026

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

Moisture content impacts on grain weight and bonuses and deductions. In this article we look at some of the calculations.

CROPS 2 August 2026

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

Moisture content impacts on grain weight and bonuses and deductions. In this article we look at some of the calculations.

CROPS 2 August 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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