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'We don’t know who owns it' - non-farmer take of forestry funds on the rise

Questions have been asked as to who are the private non-farmer interests in the forestry and land markets.

FORESTRY 6 March 2026

'We don’t know who owns it' - non-farmer take of forestry funds on the rise

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IFA campaign against Larry Murrin to escalate

IFA campaign against Larry Murrin to escalate

NEWS 25 February 2026

Sinn Féin loses Dáil motion which sought removal of Larry Murrin from Bord Bia

Sinn Féin loses Dáil motion which sought removal of Larry Murrin from Bord Bia

NEWS 11 February 2026

IFA calls on backbenchers in Government parties to vote to unseat Murrin

IFA calls on backbenchers in Government parties to vote to unseat Murrin

IFA calls on backbenchers in Government parties to vote to unseat Murrin

NEWS 11 February 2026

Minister Healy-Rae accuses IFA of hitching itself to Sinn Féin’s wagon

Minister Healy-Rae accuses IFA of hitching itself to Sinn Féin’s wagon

Minister Healy-Rae accuses IFA of hitching itself to Sinn Féin’s wagon

NEWS 5 February 2026

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‘Witch hunt’: Minister blames IFA for big chunk of Bord Bia damage

‘Witch hunt’: Minister blames IFA for big chunk of Bord Bia damage

The IFA is now in Minister Heydon's crosshairs as he accused the association's leadership, rather than Larry Murrin, of inflicting damage to Bord Bia.

NEWS 14 December 2025

Minister unhappy on Brazilian beef recall lag but unsure who imported it

Minister unhappy on Brazilian beef recall lag but unsure who imported it

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon not satisfied with the three-month gap around recall of Brazilian beef containing banned hormones.

NEWS 14 December 2025

Sinn Féin calls on Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

Sinn Féin calls on Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

Martin Kenny maintains that it is 'unacceptable' that Larry Murrin seeks high standards of farmers through Bord Bia's quality assurance schemes while his company imports Brazilian beef.

MARKETS 14 December 2025

Over 800 farmers ineligible for forgotten farmers grant

Over 800 farmers ineligible for forgotten farmers grant

Payments began to issue to farmers who were accepted into the forgotten farmers scheme on 11 December.

SCHEMES 14 December 2025

Government needs to pin colours to mast on Mercosur – Sinn Féin

Government needs to pin colours to mast on Mercosur – Sinn Féin

Martin Kenny TD called on the Government to back the French and Italians and form a blocking minority with Poland, Hungary and possibly Austria.

NEWS 14 December 2025

Department ramps up bluetongue testing of cattle and sheep

Department ramps up bluetongue testing of cattle and sheep

The Minister also confirmed that compensation will be available to farmers who have to cull cattle in the event of an outbreak of bluetongue in Ireland.

NEWS 14 December 2025

Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

If on inspection there is some doubt that fencing is a newly installed investment in ACRES, farmers will be asked for supporting receipts, the minister said.

SCHEMES 14 December 2025

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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