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Watch: JFC founder launches memoir at Ploughing 2026

JFC founder John Concannon has put pen to paper in his new book, ‘The Bucket Man’, charting his journey from buying calves in Kilmallock to building a €150m company.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Watch: JFC founder launches memoir at Ploughing 2026

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Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

NEWS 16 September 2026

Irish beef has haemorrhaged business in key UK food market

Irish beef has haemorrhaged business in key UK food market

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ICMSA seeks new environmental policy for farmers

ICMSA seeks new environmental policy for farmers

ICMSA seeks new environmental policy for farmers

NEWS 16 September 2026

Slight milk price rise for Kinisla suppliers

Slight milk price rise for Kinisla suppliers

Slight milk price rise for Kinisla suppliers

NEWS 16 September 2026

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Ploughing a new Furrow with AI

Ploughing a new Furrow with AI

Applying for schemes could become easier for farmers and advisers thanks to a new product on show at the National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

Close to €59m in remaining Fuel Income Support Scheme funds should be used to offset surging fuel costs for contractors and farmers.

NEWS 16 September 2026

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 16 September 2026

Farms and livelihoods at risk from drugs in rural Ireland

Farms and livelihoods at risk from drugs in rural Ireland

A frank and open discussion on the widespread use of drugs among the farming community drew a large crowd to the Irish Farmers Journal stand at the National Ploughing Championships 2026.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Farmers to receive ANC payments of almost €180m

Farmers to receive ANC payments of almost €180m

Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme payments will be issued to farmers over the coming days.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Gorman expecting generational renewal measure in Budget 27

Gorman expecting generational renewal measure in Budget 27

The IFA president urged lumpsum payments for farmers in CAP and hoped for a further fuel rebate and co-financing of the fertiliser scheme in the budget.

NEWS 16 September 2026

No immediate threat to live export trade - ICSA

No immediate threat to live export trade - ICSA

The ICSA president is working on having another live-export ferry in operation by the year end.

NEWS 16 September 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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