Thomas O'Brien

Farm bodies wary of EPA 'retirement' proposals

ICMSA claimed the proposals were a a 'land retirement scheme' disguised as a farm succession initiative.

NEWS 30 July 2026

Farm bodies wary of EPA 'retirement' proposals

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Drought costs could hit €3m per day

Drought costs could hit €3m per day

NEWS 29 July 2026

Fertiliser supports pressure mounts on Heydon

Fertiliser supports pressure mounts on Heydon

NEWS 29 July 2026

Wildfires a 'wake-up call' claim farm bodies

Wildfires a 'wake-up call' claim farm bodies

Wildfires a 'wake-up call' claim farm bodies

NEWS 29 July 2026

Coillte and national parks hold key for native woodland restoration

Coillte and national parks hold key for native woodland restoration

Coillte and national parks hold key for native woodland restoration

NEWS 28 July 2026

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French fertiliser aid package to start payouts next week

French fertiliser aid package to start payouts next week

The French move ramps up the pressure on Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon to clarify Ireland’s intentions around fertiliser supports.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Sheep sales nosedive by 19% in marts

Sheep sales nosedive by 19% in marts

Sales through the first half of this year fell by 109,467 animals compared to the same period in 2024

NEWS 22 July 2026

EU cattle numbers fall 10% since 2015

EU cattle numbers fall 10% since 2015

Data published by Eurostat this week shows that EU pig, sheep and goat numbers also contracted massively between 2015 and 2025.

NEWS 22 July 2026

EPA pitches retirement eco schemes

EPA pitches retirement eco schemes

Radical proposals are included in a report which examines the potential for private finance to help fund changes in Irish land use.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Brussels input sought on Kinisla contracts

Brussels input sought on Kinisla contracts

The Munster Dairy Producer Organisation is to meet senior officials of the Commission’s dairy division to discuss the operation of EU legislation governing supply contracts.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Department embarks on a ecologist hiring spree

Department embarks on a ecologist hiring spree

A raft of environmental assessments is required by the EU for Ireland to retain the nitrates directive.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Radical 'green' retirement supports floated in EPA report

Radical 'green' retirement supports floated in EPA report

The succession proposal is included in a research report which examines the potential for private finance to help fund changes in Irish land use.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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