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What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

Adam Woods takes a look ahead to 2026 and what it might hold for Irish beef farmers.

NEWS 14 January 2026

What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

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Five of the best social media pages to follow in 2026

Five of the best social media pages to follow in 2026

NEWS 28 December 2025

The YFCU should re-consider its stance on SONI

The YFCU should re-consider its stance on SONI

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: Kenmare Mart rounds out successful year of sales

Camera at the Mart: Kenmare Mart rounds out successful year of sales

Camera at the Mart: Kenmare Mart rounds out successful year of sales

MARKETS 23 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: top of €7,900 for Skibbereen fat stock show and sale

Camera at the Mart: top of €7,900 for Skibbereen fat stock show and sale

Camera at the Mart: top of €7,900 for Skibbereen fat stock show and sale

MARKETS 10 December 2025

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€350m in BISS, ANC and young farmer funds begin issuing

€350m in BISS, ANC and young farmer funds begin issuing

Balancing funds for BISS, CRISS and ANC are on their way, with the payments for young farmers also on the way.

NEWS 16 November 2025

Macra urges U-turn on cut to calf weighing payments

Macra urges U-turn on cut to calf weighing payments

A reversal of a reduction in the maximum number of calves that can receive payment for weighing has been sought by Macra.

NEWS 16 November 2025

Aiming high on yields and water quality on Wexford farm

Aiming high on yields and water quality on Wexford farm

Isaac Wheelock recently won an award for his farming achievements, but he has plans to yield higher.

NEWS 16 November 2025

Payments to forgotten farmers to issue in December

Payments to forgotten farmers to issue in December

Over 1,200 forgotten farmers applied to the scheme by the closing date of 13 August 2025.

SCHEMES 16 November 2025

Sheep Trends: ICM increases quotes by 10c/kg

Sheep Trends: ICM increases quotes by 10c/kg

The plants in Camolin and Navan are quoting a base of €7.60/kg plus their 20c/kg quality assurance payment.

MARKETS 16 November 2025

Young Farmers' Clubs Five Nations Conference

Young Farmers' Clubs Five Nations Conference

As part of this, Macra’s connections with the 5 Nations are continuing to blossom, with members recently travelling to England to attend the Young Farmers’ Clubs Five Nations Conference.

NEWS 16 November 2025

Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

The new Kepak Young Sheep Farmer Producer Group is open to suppliers under 35 years of age and has been launched in tandem with a young sheep farmer forum report.

NEWS 16 November 2025

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Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

For Offaly dairy and sheep farmers, husband-and-wife team Ann Maire Butterfield and Stephen McQuade, AAA Golden Maverick has always been part of the story.

Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

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