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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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Rogue traders and scammers in rural areas on rise in NI

Rogue traders and scammers in rural areas on rise in NI

NEWS 21 August 2026

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

Farmer Writes: there’s no one to stand in a gap

FARMER WRITES 19 August 2026

£65m drought support for English farmers

£65m drought support for English farmers

£65m drought support for English farmers

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

UFU gets caught up in NI politics

UFU gets caught up in NI politics

UFU gets caught up in NI politics

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

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Let Blake review run its course, says NIAPA

Let Blake review run its course, says NIAPA

The chair of NIAPA, James Lowe, said Dr Martin Blake has 'a proven record in his profession'.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

Farmers have their say on US butter deal spat

Farmers have their say on US butter deal spat

The Irish Farmers Journal asked farmers for their views on Tirlán’s move to supply US supermarket giant Costco with grass-fed butter for its own-brand, which is about $6/kg cheaper than Kerrygold.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Battle for Irish Ferries ownership

Battle for Irish Ferries ownership

Management at the company have offered to buy out shares at €8 each

NEWS 19 August 2026

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

'Too many people now appear more interested in winning the next Facebook argument than protecting the long-term reputation of Northern Ireland farming.' Name and address with the editor.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

Letter: ‘Fivemiletown cannot be viewed in isolation’

Letter: ‘Fivemiletown cannot be viewed in isolation’

'The UFU’s intervention should not simply be dismissed as another disagreement between government and farmers.' Seán Hogan OBE CDir, former chair, TB Strategic Partnership Group.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels in the southeast are running up to 40% below the Long-Term Average resulting in drought conditions. Meanwhile some parts of the west have received close to their usual rainfall.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Farmers asked to have their say on Agri-Food Regulator

Farmers asked to have their say on Agri-Food Regulator

Farmers, fishers and growers are being encouraged to take part in the Agri-Food Regulator's annual survey which only takes five minutes to complete.

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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