Volatility

Farm incomes back in the shade

The news that farm incomes have fallen dramatically this year is hardly surprising, but it is a massive concern that needs addressing.

DEALER 22 July 2026

Farm incomes back in the shade

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Dempsey at Large: Food and farming sidelined

Dempsey at Large: Food and farming sidelined

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

Attractiveness of sector key for farm succession - Teagasc

Attractiveness of sector key for farm succession - Teagasc

NEWS 15 July 2026

IFA seeks increased funding for ANC

IFA seeks increased funding for ANC

IFA seeks increased funding for ANC

NEWS 15 July 2026

Extreme volatility in dairy and tillage incomes over recent years

Extreme volatility in dairy and tillage incomes over recent years

Extreme volatility in dairy and tillage incomes over recent years

NEWS 11 July 2026

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Editorial: volatility highlighted in National Farm Survey data

Editorial: volatility highlighted in National Farm Survey data

We shouldn’t forget the critical role that support payments play in European production systems.

VIEWPOINTS 9 April 2026

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 9 April 2026

MEP calls for 10% of CAP to be ring-fenced for young farmers

MEP calls for 10% of CAP to be ring-fenced for young farmers

MEP Maria Walsh is calling for the EU Land Observatory to become fully operational and for tailored financial instruments to be introduced to support young farmers.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Editorial: big rise in farmers with off-farm income

Editorial: big rise in farmers with off-farm income

The Teagasc data provides important information in relation to a changing demographic in some farming sectors.

VIEWPOINTS 9 April 2026

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

There are currently 40 wind energy projects in the planning system, with no new wind farms approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála in the first quarter of 2026.

RENEWABLES 9 April 2026

Volatility is normal for pig producers

Volatility is normal for pig producers

While all Irish farmers are exposed to production and market volatility, it is an ongoing issue in pig production

PIGS 9 April 2026

IBEC calls for de-escalation of protests, warning threats to food supply chains

IBEC calls for de-escalation of protests, warning threats to food supply chains

Supply chains are already being affected nationwide due to the protest, with some facilities having to cease production, IBEC has said.

NEWS 9 April 2026

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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