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‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

Mart managers have said that, with 2025's weanling prices, more young farmers are looking at calving suckler cows as a viable option to contribute towards their income.

NEWS 14 May 2026

‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

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FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

NEWS 6 May 2026

One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

One valid BISS payment now required for afforestation scheme

NEWS 22 April 2026

New young farmer forum launched by Kepak and Musgrave

New young farmer forum launched by Kepak and Musgrave

New young farmer forum launched by Kepak and Musgrave

NEWS 20 April 2026

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

NEWS 13 April 2026

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MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

MEPs are looking to leave no wiggle room from member states to back down from spending 6% of their CAP funds on young farmers.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Muir seeks clarity on money for farmers

Muir seeks clarity on money for farmers

Tight finances across all government departments could impact farmers this year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

Macra urges Government to ease pressure of rising energy costs on young people

Macra urges Government to ease pressure of rising energy costs on young people

“To support young people in living and working in rural Ireland, we need the Government to ease fuel taxes for the duration of the ongoing conflict,” according to Macra president Josephine O’Neill.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Defining year for future of suckler farming

Defining year for future of suckler farming

There is much talk at present regarding the European Commission progressing with the Mercusor trade deal but the outcome of the next CAP reform will shape the future of suckling.

SUCKLERS 4 February 2026

Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

Farmer views: 'if we lose the upland farmer we lose generations of knowledge'

Targeted research is needed in the uplands to support upland farmers and to support and encourage sustainable land management at farm level, farmers say.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Pension reform has started in Ireland, but a lot more reform and support would be needed if CAP payments were to be cut from older farmers.

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

Ulster Wool and YFCU renew partnership

Ulster Wool and YFCU renew partnership

Ulster Wool and YFCU are again offering Young Farmers half-price shearing and wool-handling courses

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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