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'Screamingly obvious' there's already a fodder shortage - ICMSA

The ICMSA is demanding that supports and logistics are put in place to move extra fodder in the west to affected areas in the east and south of Ireland.

NEWS 21 August 2026

'Screamingly obvious' there's already a fodder shortage - ICMSA

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Stretch fodder reserves to avoid empty pits this January - Teagasc

Stretch fodder reserves to avoid empty pits this January - Teagasc

NEWS 21 August 2026

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

NEWS 21 August 2026

Weekend weather: highest temperatures of 19°C in largely dry conditions

Weekend weather: highest temperatures of 19°C in largely dry conditions

Weekend weather: highest temperatures of 19°C in largely dry conditions

NEWS 21 August 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: drought hits farms and Brazilian beef

Inside the Farmers Journal: drought hits farms and Brazilian beef

Inside the Farmers Journal: drought hits farms and Brazilian beef

NEWS 20 August 2026

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Evidence needed of how acute drought impact is before action taken - Burke

Evidence needed of how acute drought impact is before action taken - Burke

"When you see so many dairy farmers eating into their fodder stores right now for next year, that’s very concerning," Minister Peter Burke said.

NEWS 19 August 2026

IFA makes case for urgent increase in TB hardship grants

IFA makes case for urgent increase in TB hardship grants

A limit of €300 on TB hardship grants is insufficient to cover feed costs for herds carrying additional cattle due to TB restrictions, the IFA has said.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

Irish carrot growers: 'modest' 6c more per carrot could save sector

A modest increase in retail price by just 6c per carrot would be needed to make it more economically viable for the nine remaining growers in Ireland.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Engage early if drought is drying up farm cashflow – Bank of Ireland

Engage early if drought is drying up farm cashflow – Bank of Ireland

Loan repayment breaks, overdraft extensions and quick-apply flexible term loans are among the options Bank of Ireland said could alleviate cashflow challenges.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Fast-tracked payments on table

Fast-tracked payments on table

Minister Heydon confirmed that the Fodder and Food Security Committee will meet this week, but is introducing no immediate support measures for drought-affected farmers.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Farmers urged to keep fertiliser in the shed

Farmers urged to keep fertiliser in the shed

Paul Colgan of Brett Brothers claimed a week's rain was needed in Kilkenny and Carlow before farmers should consider spreading fertiliser.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Milk volumes drying up in the drought

Milk volumes drying up in the drought

Milk supplies in the east and south have dropped by between 6% and almost 9% compared to last year as a result of the ongoing drought.

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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