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'Farm stewardship' the new eco-buzzword as CAP payments face a rethink

Environmental ambition in the next CAP will be encompassed within Farm Stewardship, but detail as to what that means is very sketchy as yet.

NEWS 28 October 2026

'Farm stewardship' the new eco-buzzword as CAP payments face a rethink

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New policy launched by Government sets out ‘ambitious vision’ for rural Ireland

New policy launched by Government sets out ‘ambitious vision’ for rural Ireland

NEWS 27 October 2026

Seven in 10 Europeans believe food innovation can help farmers and food security

Seven in 10 Europeans believe food innovation can help farmers and food security

NEWS 27 October 2026

Editorial: what will 10 billion people eat?

Editorial: what will 10 billion people eat?

Editorial: what will 10 billion people eat?

VIEWPOINTS 21 October 2026

Women 'rethinking what a successful farm can look like' – Robinson

Women 'rethinking what a successful farm can look like' – Robinson

Women 'rethinking what a successful farm can look like' – Robinson

NEWS 21 October 2026

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First-ever bio-economy strategy aims to turn research into results

First-ever bio-economy strategy aims to turn research into results

The Global Bioeconomy Summit takes place at the Convention Centre Dublin on 20-21 October, under the Irish presidency of the Council of the European Union.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Genetics key to long-term reductions in livestock methane, summit hears

Genetics key to long-term reductions in livestock methane, summit hears

More than a decade of Irish research into cattle and sheep enteric methane emissions was highlighted at the national methane summit in Portlaoise on Monday.

NEWS 13 October 2026

Down to Agribusiness: chicken expansion, tax breaks and Budget 2027

Down to Agribusiness: chicken expansion, tax breaks and Budget 2027

This week, Stephen and Lorcan discuss chicken expansion, tax credits, green investment and Budget 2027, while Ian Mernagh of Greentech HQ joins to talk sustainability, innovation and honey.

PODCAST 2 October 2026

Farmers, retailers and food businesses recognised at organic awards

Farmers, retailers and food businesses recognised at organic awards

The awards recognise excellence across Ireland's organic food and farming sector.

NEWS 24 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: Irish debut for Slurryquip remote pumpset

Ploughing highlights: Irish debut for Slurryquip remote pumpset

Northern Irish slurry equipment manufacturer Slurryquip showcased its latest Inifinity remote-control umbilical engine pumpset at this year's Ploughing.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Watch: Reap Interactive, a startup going from strength to strength

Watch: Reap Interactive, a startup going from strength to strength

Reap Interactive, an AgTech startup company, has developed data-driven monitoring technology and is going from strength to strength, writes Daire Cregg.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Ploughing a new Furrow with AI

Ploughing a new Furrow with AI

Applying for schemes could become easier for farmers and advisers thanks to a new product on show at the National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 16 September 2026

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