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IFA proposes seven-point plan to end protest at Bord Bia

As part of this new proposal the IFA is willing to agree to the chair stepping aside from his position as part of the review process.

NEWS 23 February 2026

IFA proposes seven-point plan to end protest at Bord Bia

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Breeding Waders EIP now covers over 2,300ha out of 12,000ha goal

Breeding Waders EIP now covers over 2,300ha out of 12,000ha goal

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 23 February 2026

This week in pictures: spring grazing walks and busy mart rings

This week in pictures: spring grazing walks and busy mart rings

NEWS 22 February 2026

Farmers should be paid for nature restoration measures says minister

Farmers should be paid for nature restoration measures says minister

Farmers should be paid for nature restoration measures says minister

NEWS 22 February 2026

True carcase values not reflected in price grids

True carcase values not reflected in price grids

True carcase values not reflected in price grids

NEWS 22 February 2026

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How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

With a delayed start to the fertiliser spreading season on most dairy farms, Aidan Brennan looks at the options.

FERTILIZERS 21 February 2026

Be mindful of yellow rust this spring

Be mindful of yellow rust this spring

With a breakdown in the YR15 resistance gene, growers must be on the lookout for any signs of yellow rust infection in winter wheat this year, writes Conor Kehoe.

NEWS 21 February 2026

EU dairy commodity prices appear to have reached lowest point – Ornua

EU dairy commodity prices appear to have reached lowest point – Ornua

Some buyers remain cautious, aware that it will take time for the global milk supply to decrease, Ornua said.

NEWS 21 February 2026

Bluetongue brings 60% of exporter's business to a halt

Bluetongue brings 60% of exporter's business to a halt

Ciarán Burke, an exporter in Sligo, was moving 150 cattle a week to Northern Ireland before cross-border movement restrictions came into play following an outbreak of blutongue on a farm in Wexford.

NEWS 21 February 2026

Navigating tricky fertiliser regulations

Navigating tricky fertiliser regulations

There are further changes on the cards in 2026 in determining fertiliser allowances, with these introduced under the sixth Nitrates Action Plan and mainly affecting dairy farmers.

FERTILIZERS 21 February 2026

Agri jobs: dairy and horticulture workers in demand

Agri jobs: dairy and horticulture workers in demand

There are openings for dairy farm assistants and horticulture workers in the sector this week.

NEWS 21 February 2026

Aurivo and Dale Farm still in merger talks

Aurivo and Dale Farm still in merger talks

The Irish Farmers Journal understands a series of member information meetings for both sets of shareholders is planned for March.

NEWS 21 February 2026

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