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Climate transition lump sums on the cards for next CAP

The Commission wants farmers to have the option of lump sum payments for implementing on-farm climate transition plans.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 June 2026

Climate transition lump sums on the cards for next CAP

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From the Tramlines: sun shines down as harvest edges closer

From the Tramlines: sun shines down as harvest edges closer

CROPS 24 June 2026

Irish farmer shortlisted for EU organic award

Irish farmer shortlisted for EU organic award

NEWS 23 June 2026

Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

NEWS 19 June 2026

John O'Neill: ‘rare-breed organic farming has challenges and opportunity’

John O'Neill: ‘rare-breed organic farming has challenges and opportunity’

John O'Neill: ‘rare-breed organic farming has challenges and opportunity’

NEWS 17 June 2026

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Scottish farm to slaughter 271 cattle after failing inspection

Scottish farm to slaughter 271 cattle after failing inspection

The farm made the decision to slaughter the animals after a government inspection found movement and traceability requirements had not been met.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Minister launches organic awards at Bloom

Minister launches organic awards at Bloom

Minister Martin Heydon has launched the National Organic Awards for 2026 at Bloom.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Fertiliser rules in UK deemed outdated

Fertiliser rules in UK deemed outdated

The four governments in the UK have proposed a “new regulatory framework” for placing fertiliser products on the market.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Sun and heat drive crop growth

Sun and heat drive crop growth

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Donegal, Wexford and Tipperary as crops bask in the sunshine.

CROPS 22 April 2026

Watch: full clearance for organic cattle in Elphin Mart

Watch: full clearance for organic cattle in Elphin Mart

Elphin Mart saw a special organic sale on Monday evening alongside its weekly cattle sale, with a 100% clearance for organic cattle and a red-hot trade for bull weanlings.

MARTS 22 April 2026

Proposal could put organic focus on conventional farms

Proposal could put organic focus on conventional farms

Amendments submitted on an update of EU organic farming rules look to include “precautionary behaviour and actions” from “surrounding non-organic farmers”.

NEWS 22 April 2026

My Farming Week: Edmond Phelan, Islandkeane, Fenor, Co Waterford

My Farming Week: Edmond Phelan, Islandkeane, Fenor, Co Waterford

Edmond Phelan runs a tillage and beef enterprise with organic oats and beef and says he has no regrets about going organic.

NEWS 22 April 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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