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‘Emotional nonsense’: Murrin on beef imports and why he intends to stay put

The Irish Farmers Journal sat down with the Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin, who has called for dialogue to resolve issues which he says have been "wildly, wildly, amplified".

NEWS 28 January 2026

‘Emotional nonsense’: Murrin on beef imports and why he intends to stay put

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Will 'Sub' story sink Murrin?

Will 'Sub' story sink Murrin?

DEALER 21 January 2026

Farmer Writes: sun sets on the 2025 grazing season

Farmer Writes: sun sets on the 2025 grazing season

FARMER WRITES 26 November 2025

Value of Irish grain the strong theme from Crop Tour 2025

Value of Irish grain the strong theme from Crop Tour 2025

Value of Irish grain the strong theme from Crop Tour 2025

NEWS 5 August 2025

Beef Management: burst in grass growth, slurry and QA inspections

Beef Management: burst in grass growth, slurry and QA inspections

Beef Management: burst in grass growth, slurry and QA inspections

MANAGEMENT 30 July 2025

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‘Too easy for mills to go to the port’

‘Too easy for mills to go to the port’

A minimum inclusion rate for Irish grain in animal feeds could help to increase the price of grain and keep tillage businesses afloat according to this Waterford agronomist.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Home Farm: brought down to Earth

Home Farm: brought down to Earth

We have had tremendous regrowth in our silage ground with the well agitated slurry giving it a good start

VIEWPOINTS 1 January 1970

Johne’s plans not implemented on NI dairy farms

Johne’s plans not implemented on NI dairy farms

Participation in a Johne’s control programme has been a requirement under the Red Tractor quality assurance scheme since October 2020.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

Carbon targets not linked to payments

Carbon targets not linked to payments

It will be a condition to conduct carbon footprinting to claim the new Farm Sustainability Payment from 2026.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

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Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

The Cavan Spring Farm Machinery Show takes place on 4 and 5 February at the Cavan Equestrian Centre, offering farmers a first look at the machines and technology driving the season ahead.

Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof