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

The IFA has said six member states cannot bully the rest of the EU into accepting deep budget reductions as these countries are cool on sending any further funds to Brussels' next budget.

NEWS 16 September 2026

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

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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

NEWS 1 September 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 13 August 2026

Taoiseach confident Ireland can secure deal on future of CAP

Taoiseach confident Ireland can secure deal on future of CAP

Taoiseach confident Ireland can secure deal on future of CAP

NEWS 9 August 2026

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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 22 April 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 22 April 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 22 April 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 22 April 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 22 April 2026

Taoiseach accepts Government needs to do more for tillage

Taoiseach accepts Government needs to do more for tillage

Government needs to look at "incentives to give us greater security and capacity" on the tillage front, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Keeping the countryside healthy

Keeping the countryside healthy

Farmers play a vital role in keeping the countryside, and the planet, in good health and looking well

DEALER 22 April 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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