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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 2 June 2026

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

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Editorial: big rise in farmers with off-farm income

Editorial: big rise in farmers with off-farm income

VIEWPOINTS 27 May 2026

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

RENEWABLES 11 May 2026

Volatility is normal for pig producers

Volatility is normal for pig producers

Volatility is normal for pig producers

PIGS 19 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

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

NEWS 9 April 2026

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Dairygold delivered a 'marginal' profit in 2025

Dairygold delivered a 'marginal' profit in 2025

The co-op said it had a resilient financial performance during the year, which saw significant market volatility

NEWS 24 December 2025

Farmers are urged to take action to reduce impacts of rising input costs

Farmers are urged to take action to reduce impacts of rising input costs

IFAC has made some key recommendations to help farmers lessen the effects of rising fuel and input costs on their businesses.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Aurivo invests €12m in wood pellet burner system

Aurivo invests €12m in wood pellet burner system

In addition to its environmental benefits, Aurivo has stated that the biomass system will provide greater energy cost certainty, moving away from fossil fuels.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Input volatility undermining farm incomes - report

Input volatility undermining farm incomes - report

The EU-wide study, titled 'Support measures for farmers’ income in different member states in the context of inflation and rising production costs', shows Ireland among the worst-affected countries.

NEWS 24 December 2025

ICOS calls on Government to suspend CBAM immediately

ICOS calls on Government to suspend CBAM immediately

ICOS president Edward Carr stated: “Ireland is exposed as a significant importer of fertiliser and due to our seasonal production system."

NEWS 24 December 2025

Tirlán to pay close to mid-30s for milk

Tirlán to pay close to mid-30s for milk

Tirlán boss Seán Molloy said that the market is experiencing severe volatility and it’s hard to predict prices beyond three to four months.

NEWS 24 December 2025

More life expected in wool markets in 2026

More life expected in wool markets in 2026

The average greasy wool sale price in the latest British Wool auction was 2% higher, at £1.21/kg (€1.38/kg), with a 100% clearance of the 1,071t on offer.

NEWS 24 December 2025

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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