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Proposal for farm bereavement support scheme for budget 2027

The Farm Family Crisis Support Scheme is a joint submission by FRS Co-Op and Embrace FARM – which is worth €1.45m over a three-year pilot scheme.

NEWS 11 September 2026

Proposal for farm bereavement support scheme for budget 2027

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Cavan meat plant closed by Food Safety Authority

Cavan meat plant closed by Food Safety Authority

NEWS 10 September 2026

Women farmers get hands-on training at safety event in Leitrim

Women farmers get hands-on training at safety event in Leitrim

NEWS 8 September 2026

Top garda issues road safety appeal ahead of Ploughing

Top garda issues road safety appeal ahead of Ploughing

Top garda issues road safety appeal ahead of Ploughing

NEWS 7 September 2026

Train services disrupted as tractor collides with train

Train services disrupted as tractor collides with train

Train services disrupted as tractor collides with train

NEWS 4 September 2026

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Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

The courses will be run by FRS Training in locations across Wicklow, Kildare, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Roscommon and Leitrim.

NEWS 11 August 2026

Is the Micra’s challenge the Renault 5?

Is the Micra’s challenge the Renault 5?

Nissan’s new Micra, now a fully electric-only option in one of Ireland’s long running small car success stories, has an interesting challenger.

MOTORS 11 August 2026

Fire brigades tackle over 2,300 forest, bog and grass fires in 2025

Fire brigades tackle over 2,300 forest, bog and grass fires in 2025

Vegetation fires in forests, bogs and grass areas were responsible for one in every 10 fire brigade call outs last year.

LETTERS 11 August 2026

Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload

Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload

The ICMSA has highlighted that farmers must put safety first as they face the pressures of ongoing drought and mounting workload.

NEWS 11 August 2026

Farmers urged to apply for 60% grant for PTO shaft covers

Farmers urged to apply for 60% grant for PTO shaft covers

Minister Collins said PTO shaft covers are relatively inexpensive but are critical in preventing serious injuries involving farm machinery.

NEWS 11 August 2026

High temperature warning issued as farmers face ongoing drought

High temperature warning issued as farmers face ongoing drought

The warning is in place for the whole of Leinster and Tipperary.

NEWS 11 August 2026

Public resistance to methane-busting additives may pose risk to use on-farm

Public resistance to methane-busting additives may pose risk to use on-farm

The study highlights that the manner in which information is presented on methane-mitigating feed additives can affect how individuals perceive it and their willingness to support it.

NEWS 11 August 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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