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Revenue set for €4m VAT windfall from mart sales

Change to flat-rate VAT scheme is costing farmers and discriminating against marts, Ray Doyle of ICOS has said.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Revenue set for €4m VAT windfall from mart sales

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Split attitudes to CAP payment redistribution plans

Split attitudes to CAP payment redistribution plans

NEWS 6 May 2026

Couple fail to gain sterilised zone on farmland

Couple fail to gain sterilised zone on farmland

NEWS 6 May 2026

Milk prices back 24% compared to March 2025

Milk prices back 24% compared to March 2025

Milk prices back 24% compared to March 2025

NEWS 6 May 2026

EU law scuppers Dutch efforts to curb calf imports

EU law scuppers Dutch efforts to curb calf imports

EU law scuppers Dutch efforts to curb calf imports

MARKETS 6 May 2026

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ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

Grassland agri-environmental measures should be targeted to areas of intensive dairy, the Commission has advised member states for the next CAP.

NEWS 6 May 2026

New NAP deal close to being agreed, says UFU

New NAP deal close to being agreed, says UFU

A group tasked with coming forward with new proposals is expected to publish their report in the coming weeks.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Editorial: a choice of forming or farming in the next CAP

Editorial: a choice of forming or farming in the next CAP

It’s not just about the survival of farms in the next CAP, it’s the survival of rural Ireland as we know it.

VIEWPOINTS 6 May 2026

Grass 2026: Wagons big and small cater for all

Grass 2026: Wagons big and small cater for all

At Grass 2026, Krone and Strautmann demonstrated forage wagons to suit all customers including smaller farmer spec, high capacity and a machine to suit those in search of sub 25mm chop lengths

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

Breeding royalty honoured at 22nd Hall of Fame Awards

Breeding royalty honoured at 22nd Hall of Fame Awards

Pedigree breeding excellence was celebrated at the 22nd FBD National Hall of Fame Awards in Athlone on Sunday evening, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 6 May 2026

Bridging the gap between education and employment

Bridging the gap between education and employment

Over 900 students attended Coolmore careers fair to learn about the variety of jobs available in bloodstock, farming and hospitality.

EDUCATION 6 May 2026

CCPC calls for stronger penalties and reform

CCPC calls for stronger penalties and reform

Don’t just write off consumer issues – you have rights, and companies have responsibilities, according to the CCPC.

CONSUMER 6 May 2026

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Bigger is better for Armagh farmer and his 52-foot rake

Michael Donnelly has been lifting grass since 2003. Based near Coagh, Co Tyrone, he milks 800 cows on his home farm and produces around 3,000 acres of grass silage annually.

Bigger is better for Armagh farmer and his 52-foot rake

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