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'Feeding frenzy' fears for carbon farming

Eamon Carroll of the ICMSA warned that the 'benefits of carbon trading linked to farming have to flow to the farming'.

NEWS 24 June 2026

'Feeding frenzy' fears for carbon farming

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Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

NEWS 24 June 2026

Bluetongue virus policy update for June 2026

Bluetongue virus policy update for June 2026

NEWS 24 June 2026

Bultavo-3 bluetongue vaccine likely to require annual administration

Bultavo-3 bluetongue vaccine likely to require annual administration

Bultavo-3 bluetongue vaccine likely to require annual administration

NEWS 24 June 2026

New AD grants will not be retrospective

New AD grants will not be retrospective

New AD grants will not be retrospective

NEWS 24 June 2026

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No planned mart closures due to high temperatures

No planned mart closures due to high temperatures

Met Éireann has forecast temperatures of up to 30°C on Thursday, with a high temperature yellow weather warning in place until Friday.

NEWS 20 June 2026

Cattle kill down 12% on 2025

Cattle kill down 12% on 2025

Both cattle and sheep kills have dropped in the first five months of 2026, while the pig kill has increased.

NEWS 20 June 2026

Irish whiskey consultation opens

Irish whiskey consultation opens

Currently, Irish grain is not required to be used to produce Irish whiskey.

NEWS 20 June 2026

Protein payment could be €510/ha in 2026

Protein payment could be €510/ha in 2026

The Protein Aid Scheme has played a key role in increasing the area of protein crops grown in the country.

NEWS 20 June 2026

Crop area down 2% in 2026, cereals fall significantly

Crop area down 2% in 2026, cereals fall significantly

The tillage crop area has decline this year. Cereal crop area took a big hit, as profits from the crops are not at their best.

NEWS 20 June 2026

Many unknowns around carbon farming – Minister

Many unknowns around carbon farming – Minister

Minister says he is committed to developing a national carbon farming framework.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 20 June 2026

Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

The Straw Incorporation Measure has been hugely successful and this year has seen a massive 73,000ha applied for under the measure.

NEWS 20 June 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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