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Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

A modest increase in retail price by just 6c per carrot would be needed to make it more economically viable for the nine remaining growers in Ireland.

NEWS 20 August 2026

Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

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Animal-based protein is very much in vogue

Animal-based protein is very much in vogue

NEWS 16 August 2026

Extreme volatility in dairy and tillage incomes over recent years

Extreme volatility in dairy and tillage incomes over recent years

NEWS 11 July 2026

Sheep farm incomes up slightly in 2025 due to higher output prices

Sheep farm incomes up slightly in 2025 due to higher output prices

Sheep farm incomes up slightly in 2025 due to higher output prices

NEWS 7 July 2026

Tillage farm incomes rise as support payments underpin viability

Tillage farm incomes rise as support payments underpin viability

Tillage farm incomes rise as support payments underpin viability

NEWS 6 July 2026

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Dairy farm incomes up 41% in 2025

Dairy farm incomes up 41% in 2025

Dairy farm incomes increased in 2025 as a result of higher milk, calf and cow prices and higher milk volumes. However, clear volatility has been seen in the sector over recent years.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Suckler and finishing incomes up 74% and 81% respectively in 2025

Suckler and finishing incomes up 74% and 81% respectively in 2025

Significant increases in suckler and cattle finishing family farm incomes were seen in 2025 due to a jump in cattle prices.

NEWS 8 April 2026

US funding for farmers and fertiliser

US funding for farmers and fertiliser

US administration targets dollars towards farmers in an attempt to offset the impact of rising costs and weak grain markets.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

Technical efficiency increasing on pig farms, Teagasc report shows

In 2025, Teagasc profit monitor farms saw increased efficiency in key areas including the number of pigs born alive per litter, pigs produced per sow and feed conversion from weaning to sale.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Cost inflation threatens future of fruit and vegetable production - Macra

Cost inflation threatens future of fruit and vegetable production - Macra

According to the latest Teagasc Horticulture Crop Input Prices report, input costs across the horticulture sector rose by 3.9% between January 2025 and January 2026.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Why selling store cattle or finishing them was the best option in 2025

Why selling store cattle or finishing them was the best option in 2025

Was selling strong store cattle or finishing them for the factory the best option for farmers in 2025?

FEATURE 8 April 2026

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Michael Caffrey, IFA pig chair, said there is uncertainty going forward for the sector.

NEWS 8 April 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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