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Electricity imports up as demand increases

Ireland is becoming increasingly reliant on imported electricity, as growing demand puts pressure on the country’s supply, writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 26 August 2026

Electricity imports up as demand increases

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Food and drink exports down for first half of 2026

Food and drink exports down for first half of 2026

NEWS 26 August 2026

Cavan exporter is fond of Fiats

Cavan exporter is fond of Fiats

FARM MACHINERY 26 August 2026

Bord Bia encourages young people to eat more Irish beef as sales drop

Bord Bia encourages young people to eat more Irish beef as sales drop

Bord Bia encourages young people to eat more Irish beef as sales drop

NEWS 25 August 2026

CBAM will have ‘severe negative impact’ on Irish farming - IFA

CBAM will have ‘severe negative impact’ on Irish farming - IFA

CBAM will have ‘severe negative impact’ on Irish farming - IFA

NEWS 18 August 2026

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Department ready to assess live exports ships

Department ready to assess live exports ships

The Minister for Agriculture has said he is acutely aware that Brittany Ferries decision has the potential to cause difficulties for the industry.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live exports, Tullamore Show preview and livestock trade

Farm Tech Talk: live exports, Tullamore Show preview and livestock trade

The team discuss live exports and the consequences for the calf trade, the Tullamore Show and the continuing row between Tirlán and Ornua.

PODCAST 5 August 2026

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra na Feirme has warned that Brittany Ferries’ decision to cease transporting livestock from Ireland will weaken competition, limit market choice and create further challenges for young farmers.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Beef export value per kilo increases

Beef export value per kilo increases

While Ireland exported less beef in the first five months this year, the value of beef exports was only down slightly, reflecting a higher value per kilo.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Department 'ready to assess and approve vessels' for shipping cattle - Minister

Department 'ready to assess and approve vessels' for shipping cattle - Minister

The Minister for Agriculture has acknowledged that the ceasing of transport of livestock from Rosslare to Cherbourg could cause difficulties for the sector.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Minister Heydon in the UK to strengthen Irish beef trade

Minister Heydon in the UK to strengthen Irish beef trade

Sustainability and quality standards are still key selling points for Irish beef in the UK.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Over 800,000ac of New Zealand sheep and beef farms sold for forestry since 2017

Over 800,000ac of New Zealand sheep and beef farms sold for forestry since 2017

Conversion of sheep and beef farms to forestry has slowed, but an additional 30,000 hectares of whole sheep and beef farms have been confirmed as sold for forestry since mid-2025.

NEWS 5 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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