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10 questions the IFA wants Larry Murrin and Bord Bia to answer

The Larry Murrin issue continues to dominate talking points in farming circles.

NEWS 7 February 2026

10 questions the IFA wants Larry Murrin and Bord Bia to answer

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US beef exports down 19% in November

US beef exports down 19% in November

NEWS 6 February 2026

Adding value the key to growth

Adding value the key to growth

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

NEWS 4 February 2026

News in-brief from Northern Ireland

News in-brief from Northern Ireland

News in-brief from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

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Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Farmers on pensions should get TAMS or ACRES, but not BISS - Hansen

Commissioner Hansen has said that plans to axe CAP income supports for farmers receiving a pension would not affect their ability to draw down agri-environmental payments or investment aid.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

We are indeed witnessing a sharp correction for certain dairy products, particularly butter and milk powder, says European Commissioner for Agriculture.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Drystock and tillage incomes converging

Drystock and tillage incomes converging

Drystock and tillage incomes have converged according to Teagasc, but Irish farmers get more output for their inputs.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Gene-editing, new genomic techniques - what, why and how they are different?

Gene-editing, new genomic techniques - what, why and how they are different?

Ewen Mullins is the head of crop science at Oak Park and specialises in researching genomic techniques. He answers commonly asked questions in this article.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Plans to abolish standalone budget ongoing

Plans to abolish standalone budget ongoing

While Minister Heydon opposes the Commission's 'single fund' proposals, he said there has been no indication that they can be derailed at EU-level.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Colm McCarthy: Uncertainty reigns

Colm McCarthy: Uncertainty reigns

If NATO loses the United States, there will be intense scrutiny of the four, out of 27, EU members which espouse neutrality, avoiding high and rising military budgets.

VIEWPOINTS 28 January 2026

Farming Rathcroghan Project to Cease Operations

Farming Rathcroghan Project to Cease Operations

The project had been hailed as hugely successful across it’s 8 year lifespan, having recently been the recipient of prestigious archaeological awards.

SCHEMES 28 January 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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