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The technology already doing farm jobs and what drones could take on next

From everyday dairy farm automation to the growing potential of agricultural drones, this week's Agtech Focus explores how technology is changing Irish farming.

AGRI TECHNOLOGY 18 October 2026

The technology already doing farm jobs and what drones could take on next

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EU farm leaders issue landmark appeal on reduced CAP budget

EU farm leaders issue landmark appeal on reduced CAP budget

NEWS 15 October 2026

Irish plan confirms €94bn CAP cut

Irish plan confirms €94bn CAP cut

NEWS 14 October 2026

Irish presidency backs plans to cut CAP while increasing non-farmer spending

Irish presidency backs plans to cut CAP while increasing non-farmer spending

Irish presidency backs plans to cut CAP while increasing non-farmer spending

NEWS 14 October 2026

Insight into states' plans for 2028 BISS

Insight into states' plans for 2028 BISS

Insight into states' plans for 2028 BISS

NEWS 14 October 2026

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Editorial: will Brexit last or could the UK be on track for a dramatic return?

Editorial: will Brexit last or could the UK be on track for a dramatic return?

It would be very much in the interest of Irish farmers for the UK to rejoin the EU

VIEWPOINTS 10 October 2026

Leading MEPs blast new EU budget proposals

Leading MEPs blast new EU budget proposals

The moves to maintain CAP's cut and reduce the overall size of the next EU budget have been heavily criticised by MEPs who are to lead up talks.

NEWS 10 October 2026

Spanish beekeeper association president guilty of EU agriculture funding fraud

Spanish beekeeper association president guilty of EU agriculture funding fraud

The association received funds from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and the Government of the Canary Islands.

NEWS 10 October 2026

EU membership some way off for Ukraine and UK

EU membership some way off for Ukraine and UK

Further expansion of the European Union might not happen as fast as some expect.

NEWS 10 October 2026

Long delays in EU pesticide approval and renewal system

Long delays in EU pesticide approval and renewal system

Nearly 25% of active substances are facing a wait of more than five years to renew their approval.

NEWS 10 October 2026

EU farm subsidies fall to lowest share of farm incomes in quarter of a century

EU farm subsidies fall to lowest share of farm incomes in quarter of a century

In 2022, a year marked by historically high milk prices in Ireland, EU payments accounted for just 41% of farm incomes; the share has now dropped below 40%.

NEWS 10 October 2026

No lift for CAP budget in Irish compromise proposal

No lift for CAP budget in Irish compromise proposal

The CAP budget for 2028-2034 is set to be about €94bn less than the EU budget allocation for 2021-2017. Barry Murphy and Pat O'Toole report.

NEWS 10 October 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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