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Proposal could put organic focus on conventional farms

Amendments submitted on an update of EU organic farming rules look to include “precautionary behaviour and actions” from “surrounding non-organic farmers”.

NEWS 30 April 2026

Proposal could put organic focus on conventional farms

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Food and drink sector tops list for noise and odour complaints – EPA report

Food and drink sector tops list for noise and odour complaints – EPA report

NEWS 25 March 2026

HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

NEWS 21 March 2026

ICMSA rings the alarm on factory trim checks

ICMSA rings the alarm on factory trim checks

ICMSA rings the alarm on factory trim checks

NEWS 4 March 2026

Get your act in order: Brussels' warning to Brazil on hormone beef

Get your act in order: Brussels' warning to Brazil on hormone beef

Get your act in order: Brussels' warning to Brazil on hormone beef

NEWS 27 February 2026

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Editorial: Bord Bia row battles on as Murrin holds firm

Editorial: Bord Bia row battles on as Murrin holds firm

The bigger picture needs to be front and centre in any actions in the next few days.

VIEWPOINTS 3 December 2025

Brazilian beef with illegal hormones enters Irish food chain

Brazilian beef with illegal hormones enters Irish food chain

Adam Woods unravels further revelations in relation to the EU Brazilian beef recall last month

MARKETS 3 December 2025

Farm fatalities account for 40% of all work-related deaths

Farm fatalities account for 40% of all work-related deaths

New Health and Safety Authority data reports sharp rise in work-related fatalities in 2025.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Keeping your crop records up to date

Keeping your crop records up to date

There are a number of records to keep on top of when applying plant protection products to crops.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Weed risks should be added to plant health strategy

Weed risks should be added to plant health strategy

The draft plant health and biosecurity strategy consultation is now open and could look at biosecurity issues around weeds.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Dairy Management: auto-enrolment, milk quality and registering wells

Dairy Management: auto-enrolment, milk quality and registering wells

Aidan Brennan looks at the implications of the new auto-enrolment scheme which will affect all farmers who have employees.

MANAGEMENT 3 December 2025

Animal identification and movement rules clarification

Animal identification and movement rules clarification

Animal identification and registration (IDR) is governed under EU Legislation as opposed to conditionality, but many CAP schemes require adherence to IDR rules for animals to be eligible for payment.

SCHEMES 3 December 2025

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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