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Opinion: Europe needs to aid farmers or else it'll need Farm Aid

Farmers increasingly see data centres as some kind of preferred sibling, the indulged child who shall go to college.

OPINION 12 September 2026

Opinion: Europe needs to aid farmers or else it'll need Farm Aid

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Food security concerns as 83% of fruit and veg are imported in Ireland

Food security concerns as 83% of fruit and veg are imported in Ireland

NEWS 10 September 2026

Dempsey at Large: frustration hits reality

Dempsey at Large: frustration hits reality

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

'Retailers want supply, they don't want empty shelves' as drought hits growers

'Retailers want supply, they don't want empty shelves' as drought hits growers

'Retailers want supply, they don't want empty shelves' as drought hits growers

NEWS 26 August 2026

NFU warns that food production at risk amid drought and bluetongue pressures

NFU warns that food production at risk amid drought and bluetongue pressures

NFU warns that food production at risk amid drought and bluetongue pressures

NEWS 24 August 2026

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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 5 August 2026

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

Concrete actions and meaningful supports that address the challenges farmers are facing now and in the months ahead are needed, Macra has said.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Farmer Writes: cows on full winter rations in England

Farmer Writes: cows on full winter rations in England

We are on full winter rations again and looking to buy silage rather than wait for the chance of a late cut.

FARMER WRITES 5 August 2026

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

For both Ireland and the EU, the recent global instability has laid bare the importance of maintaining our own food supply, writes Aindrias Moynihan.

OPINION 5 August 2026

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

The Minister said that he will consider reconvening the National Fodder and Food Security Committee once results of the Teagasc national fodder survey are made available later this month.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra president Josephine O’Neill has warned that action is needed now to assess fodder reserves and grass growth amid drought conditions.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Editorial: climate change is real and here to stay

Editorial: climate change is real and here to stay

Food production and farming practices are adapting in line with a changing climate.

VIEWPOINTS 5 August 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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