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Hugh Farrell set to leave the ICSA

The ICSA's general secretary is understood to be leaving after two years in the role.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Hugh Farrell set to leave the ICSA

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Bord Bia missed conflict of interest target for high-performing boards in review

Bord Bia missed conflict of interest target for high-performing boards in review

NEWS 12 June 2026

ICSA turmoil over president's role in protest

ICSA turmoil over president's role in protest

NEWS 29 April 2026

Heydon to bring memo to cabinet on fuel subsidy scheme

Heydon to bring memo to cabinet on fuel subsidy scheme

Heydon to bring memo to cabinet on fuel subsidy scheme

SCHEMES 27 April 2026

Watch: this week in photos as protests take place in Dublin

Watch: this week in photos as protests take place in Dublin

Watch: this week in photos as protests take place in Dublin

NEWS 19 April 2026

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Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supports

Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supports

On this week’s show, the team discusses Michael Healy-Rae’s resignation, hears from Minister Martin Heydon on the new €100m fuel package and looks at the lack of engagement with protesters.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Heydon hopes to pay €100m fuel payments before end of July

Heydon hopes to pay €100m fuel payments before end of July

Martin Heydon shared his view on the protests, the package that has been agreed, and just where farming is at this moment with the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

Speculation has turned to who could take over from Michael Healy-Rae TD’s previous ministerial duties on forestry, farm safety and horticulture.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Protesters will regroup to plan the next action, says Geoghegan

Protesters will regroup to plan the next action, says Geoghegan

There’s talk that there could be major protests during the European presidency gig in July, which would embarrass the Government, James Geoghegan said.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Editorial: a week of turmoil

Editorial: a week of turmoil

It’s a frustrating place for the forestry sector who now must now start all over again building relationships and formulating plans with a new minister at the helm.

VIEWPOINTS 15 April 2026

‘Agri contracting is the biggest sinking ship’

‘Agri contracting is the biggest sinking ship’

The Government has announced a further 2.4c/l excise cut on green diesel and support package for farmers, hauliers and contractors, including a 20c/l rebate and postponement of the carbon tax increase

NEWS 15 April 2026

Good fuel package, bad timing

Good fuel package, bad timing

Could the protesters in our cities and at our ports have been presented with the fuel support package and given the option of peacefully dispersing on Saturday evening?

DEALER 15 April 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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