Thomas O'Brien

Milk price cuts hit the demand for land

Auctioneers and farm consultants at odds on impact of milk price collapse on land rental market.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Milk price cuts hit the demand for land

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DII rejects ICMSA call for milk reduction scheme

DII rejects ICMSA call for milk reduction scheme

NEWS 21 January 2026

Farmers advised to shift to SEAI for solar supports

Farmers advised to shift to SEAI for solar supports

NEWS 21 January 2026

Hay being exported to fodder-starved England

Hay being exported to fodder-starved England

Hay being exported to fodder-starved England

NEWS 21 January 2026

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

NEWS 18 January 2026

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Compromise yet to be found on farmer supply contract proposals

Compromise yet to be found on farmer supply contract proposals

The CMO initiative has prompted dissension and push-back from co-operatives right across the EU – and particularly those operating in the dairy sector.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Payments to farmers under TAMS top €120m

Payments to farmers under TAMS top €120m

Department figures show that payments under TAMS 3 have been made to almost 13,400 applicants.

NEWS 30 December 2025

ICSA repeats call for NI import ban

ICSA repeats call for NI import ban

ICSA called on meat processors to stop importing sheep and cattle from the North for slaughter.

NEWS 30 December 2025

60% jump in forestry plantings in 2025

60% jump in forestry plantings in 2025

A total of 2,527ha were planted up to 24 December, the first time afforestation levels have exceeded 2,500ha since 2020.

NEWS 30 December 2025

10% drop in calf exports expected this year

10% drop in calf exports expected this year

The continued contraction in the dairy and beef herds, and increased usage of sexed semen last year, will results in less calves being available for shipping.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Global beef supplies to drop by 3% in 2026 - Rabobank research

Global beef supplies to drop by 3% in 2026 - Rabobank research

The overall US cattle kill is expected to fall by 1.5 to 2 million head in 2026 on the back of lower cattle imports from Mexico and a falling herd size.

NEWS 30 December 2025

TB reactor numbers fall 8% in 2025

TB reactor numbers fall 8% in 2025

A total of 37,610 TB reactors were identified in the 12 months from the 8 December 2024 to the 7 December 2025. This was a drop of 3,195 on the previous 12-month period.

NEWS 30 December 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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