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Beginning of Farmers' Rights march commemorated

Bantry hosted an event this past weekend to honour the men who started out from the west Cork town in October 1966 as they began the Farmers' Right March of that year. Tommy Moyles reports.

NEWS 5 October 2026

Beginning of Farmers' Rights march commemorated

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New €32m biomethane facility could help Ireland meet 12% of its 2030 target

New €32m biomethane facility could help Ireland meet 12% of its 2030 target

RENEWABLES 5 October 2026

Six 'frugals' cannot 'bully' EU into budget cuts costing billions – Gorman

Six 'frugals' cannot 'bully' EU into budget cuts costing billions – Gorman

NEWS 16 September 2026

Taoiseach fails to commit support for farm succession scheme in budget

Taoiseach fails to commit support for farm succession scheme in budget

Taoiseach fails to commit support for farm succession scheme in budget

NEWS 15 September 2026

Gorman calls on Taoiseach and Tánaiste to stand firm on CAP budget

Gorman calls on Taoiseach and Tánaiste to stand firm on CAP budget

Gorman calls on Taoiseach and Tánaiste to stand firm on CAP budget

NEWS 1 September 2026

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Inside the Farmers Journal: drought costing farmers millions and Tullamore Show

Inside the Farmers Journal: drought costing farmers millions and Tullamore Show

This week, we hear how the drought is impacting farmers – and from the Taoiseach and agriculture minister at Tullamore Show.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Taoiseach confident Ireland can secure deal on future of CAP

Taoiseach confident Ireland can secure deal on future of CAP

An ‘adequately funded, practical and workable’ CAP is Ireland’s goal for the current CAP reform, an Taoiseach has said.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

The ICOS president is urging the Minister for Agriculture to inject urgency and decisiveness into negotiations to shape and fund CAP post-2027.

NEWS 27 May 2026

EU budget scramble to avoid 2028 scheme limbo

EU budget scramble to avoid 2028 scheme limbo

The clock is ticking for Government to broker agreement on the future of the EU budget, as any delays beyond a December deal risk leaving farm schemes facing a 2028 cliff edge.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Taoiseach flags budget talks as key challenge for EU presidency

Taoiseach flags budget talks as key challenge for EU presidency

The Taoiseach has warned that funding has been taken from successful EU programmes to back-fill urgent spending needs.

NEWS 27 May 2026

EU presidency will have global focus

EU presidency will have global focus

EU presidency has a huge ceremonial element, but it puts Ireland centre stage with the globe.

NEWS 27 May 2026

‘Door has not been closed on solar’ – farmers told

‘Door has not been closed on solar’ – farmers told

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has not ruled out changes to SEAI grants to facilitate farmer investment in solar PV.

NEWS 27 May 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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