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ANC latest: Minister ‘absolutely’ wants scheme to continue in next CAP

Minister Heydon has claimed that a pushback from EU member states on making the ANC scheme mandatory for them to run for their farmers should not alarm Irish farmers.

NEWS 12 November 2026

ANC latest: Minister ‘absolutely’ wants scheme to continue in next CAP

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‘Premature’ to discuss whose payments will be cut from 2028, says Heydon

‘Premature’ to discuss whose payments will be cut from 2028, says Heydon

NEWS 12 November 2026

Merchants say sales of medicines down €10m

Merchants say sales of medicines down €10m

NEWS 11 November 2026

Vets and agri merchants clash over who gains from new wormer rules

Vets and agri merchants clash over who gains from new wormer rules

Vets and agri merchants clash over who gains from new wormer rules

NEWS 6 November 2026

Farm tech that could save €110/cow and cut methane by 78% seeks out TAMS support

Farm tech that could save €110/cow and cut methane by 78% seeks out TAMS support

Farm tech that could save €110/cow and cut methane by 78% seeks out TAMS support

NEWS 22 October 2026

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Brussels defends CAP cuts: 'your governments simply won’t pay more'

Brussels defends CAP cuts: 'your governments simply won’t pay more'

Politicians from across the EU gathered in Dublin Castle on Monday for a conference on farming called by the Oireachtas agriculture committee.

NEWS 27 July 2026

Cattle finisher contracts ‘paid above the market rate'

Cattle finisher contracts ‘paid above the market rate'

Neither factories nor Meat Industry Ireland will go into the detail of cattle finishing contracts 'a lot of farmers' have with processors, the latter group told TDs.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Home Farm: meat factory responses

Home Farm: meat factory responses

I had a clear idea of where the problems were and why, but no idea whether meat factory profitability was being maintained.

VIEWPOINTS 3 June 2026

Factories' beef cold stores are full amid weak UK demand, MII says

Factories' beef cold stores are full amid weak UK demand, MII says

An approximate decline of 10% in the volumes of beef headed from Ireland to the UK is the root of the beef market difficulties.

NEWS 27 May 2026

North Cork Creameries and Dawn Farm Foods site on EPA watchlist

North Cork Creameries and Dawn Farm Foods site on EPA watchlist

Kildare-based Arrow Group’s site is listed due to “odour management” issues and North Cork Co-op Creameries Ltd appeared due to “emissions to water and infrastructure management”.

NEWS 15 May 2026

AHI not drawn on target BVD eradication year

AHI not drawn on target BVD eradication year

AHI is reluctant to put a target date on BVD eradication despite a 44% drop in the number of BVD calves this year compared with 2025.

NEWS 7 May 2026

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI's CEO 'hugely frustrated' with An Post's handling of BVD samples and says engagement is ongoing to attempt to find a solution for next year.

NEWS 6 May 2026

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Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

As Ireland celebrates Science Week from 8 to 15 November, coordinated by Research Ireland, the theme 'Water: from molecule to ocean' looks at how climate change alters the water systems we rely upon.

Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

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