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Colm McCarthy: Ireland will not be immune if there is an international downturn

The budget deterioration is accelerating despite the continuing inrush of corporation tax revenue.

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

Colm McCarthy: Ireland will not be immune if there is an international downturn

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Dempsey at Large: the lack of a safety net hits EU farms

Dempsey at Large: the lack of a safety net hits EU farms

VIEWPOINTS 12 August 2026

Lack of competition contributing to higher green diesel prices - FCI

Lack of competition contributing to higher green diesel prices - FCI

NEWS 28 July 2026

Farm incomes back in the shade

Farm incomes back in the shade

Farm incomes back in the shade

DEALER 22 July 2026

Dempsey at Large: Food and farming sidelined

Dempsey at Large: Food and farming sidelined

Dempsey at Large: Food and farming sidelined

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Attractiveness of sector key for farm succession - Teagasc

Attractiveness of sector key for farm succession - Teagasc

A vibrant outside economy, coupled with a different view on work-life balance and quality of life, in addition to the challenges within the sector, are major challenges in succession, Teagasc said.

NEWS 27 May 2026

IFA seeks increased funding for ANC

IFA seeks increased funding for ANC

The IFA’s began its pre-Budget campaign ahead of Budget 2027 in Dublin on Wednesday, with the presentation of the association’s budget submission to members of the Oireachtas.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Extreme volatility in dairy and tillage incomes over recent years

Extreme volatility in dairy and tillage incomes over recent years

Both dairy and tillage family farm incomes were up in the national farm survey for 2025, however, stark volatility has been seen in these incomes over the last number of years.

NEWS 27 May 2026

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 27 May 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 27 May 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 27 May 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 27 May 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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