food security

Dempsey at Large: New era of ample world grain supplies

While it’s good to know that Europe's food and drink trade surplus continues to grow, that is of limited consolation if it is based on imported feedstuffs.

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

Dempsey at Large: New era of ample world grain supplies

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Dempsey at Large: Mercosur protests – more than just 1%

Dempsey at Large: Mercosur protests – more than just 1%

VIEWPOINTS 28 January 2026

ABP concerned over cattle supplies

ABP concerned over cattle supplies

NEWS 22 January 2026

Farmer Writes: TB adding a layer of stress

Farmer Writes: TB adding a layer of stress

Farmer Writes: TB adding a layer of stress

FARMER WRITES 24 December 2025

Opinion: CAP, not Mercosur or nitrates, will determine viability of farming

Opinion: CAP, not Mercosur or nitrates, will determine viability of farming

Opinion: CAP, not Mercosur or nitrates, will determine viability of farming

OPINION 13 December 2025

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Half of British farmers considering getting out, survey finds

Half of British farmers considering getting out, survey finds

Economic uncertainty, shifting policies and climate change are among the reasons behind British farmers's poor sentiment at the moment.

NEWS 24 September 2025

NIFDA chair calls for planning reform

NIFDA chair calls for planning reform

Government and industry need to work together to ensure there is sustainable growth within agri-food

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 September 2025

New Zealand steps back climate ambitions

New Zealand steps back climate ambitions

The country significantly revised lower its target for biogenic methane reduction.

NEWS 24 September 2025

New Zealand slashes methane emissions targets

New Zealand slashes methane emissions targets

2050 target reduced to between 14% and 24% from previous 24% to 47% range.

NEWS 24 September 2025

Irish agriculture should be concerned about CBAM

Irish agriculture should be concerned about CBAM

"Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - CBAM - is unworkable" – Barry Larkin, CEO, Acorn Group.

LETTERS 24 September 2025

Dempsey at Large: EU tillage policy is uniquely flawed

Dempsey at Large: EU tillage policy is uniquely flawed

The Irish administration will, if it is serious about wanting a balanced agricultural sector, have to take some fundamental decisions.

VIEWPOINTS 24 September 2025

Young farmer takes up the mantle of broccoli growing

Young farmer takes up the mantle of broccoli growing

"My Dad pours his heart and soul into the farm, for it not to be continued on when he retires would be horrible," says Luke Brophy.

NEWS 24 September 2025

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Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

Offaly sheep farmer Anne Marie Butterfield has been rearing lambs for years and says a reliable milk replacer is key to keeping pet lambs healthy and thriving.

Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

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