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Solar PV on farms - what farmers are saying

With solar photovoltaic systems gaining ground on Irish farms, Stephen Robb meets farmers to see how it’s working.

RENEWABLES 18 April 2026

Solar PV on farms - what farmers are saying

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Retired Garda fined as 140 untagged sheep destroyed

Retired Garda fined as 140 untagged sheep destroyed

NEWS 17 April 2026

Mills preparing for feed price increase

Mills preparing for feed price increase

NEWS 15 April 2026

Contractor fuel surcharges: is this the best solution for current turbulence?

Contractor fuel surcharges: is this the best solution for current turbulence?

Contractor fuel surcharges: is this the best solution for current turbulence?

FARM MACHINERY 15 April 2026

Commission approves €1.3bn for rewetting of peatlands in Germany

Commission approves €1.3bn for rewetting of peatlands in Germany

Commission approves €1.3bn for rewetting of peatlands in Germany

NEWS 15 April 2026

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ICOS warns Government to closely monitor fuel prices following support package

ICOS warns Government to closely monitor fuel prices following support package

Current projections show that prices at the pumps may be set to increase again due to the US-Iran conflict.

NEWS 8 April 2026

€100m fuel subsidy scheme for farmers and contractors

€100m fuel subsidy scheme for farmers and contractors

Payments under the scheme will be made through a single application process, with funding allocated based on fuel usage last year.

SCHEMES 8 April 2026

No invite for ICSA to fuel talks with Government

No invite for ICSA to fuel talks with Government

ICSA president Seán McNamara attended the fuel protest over the last number of days in O’Connell Street.

NEWS 8 April 2026

ICOS calls for calm and constructive approach ahead of fuel talks

ICOS calls for calm and constructive approach ahead of fuel talks

“We request the Government to increase the flat rate addition for non-VAT registered farmers to compensate for the increased VAT associated with sky-high fuel prices,” the ICOS president said.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Food price index increases in March

Food price index increases in March

The FAO food price index is a monthly barometer of trends in agricultural commodity prices.

NEWS 8 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

Supply chains are already being affected nationwide due to the protest, with some facilities having to cease production, IBEC has said.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Fuel price protests cause chaos

Fuel price protests cause chaos

Protesters say they will not stand down until they get a meeting with Government.

NEWS 8 April 2026

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Get more heifers in-calf, earlier – with synchronisation and fixed-time AI

If you are looking to tighten your calving pattern, take a page from the Hession brothers outside Tuam, Co Galway.

Get more heifers in-calf, earlier – with synchronisation and fixed-time AI

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