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Some of the key measures announced for farmers in Budget 2027

Measures relating to fuel supports, flat rate VAT, succession farm partnerships, VAT on non-oral respiratory vaccines, TB valuation ceilings, TAMS and tillage were made in Budget 2027.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Some of the key measures announced for farmers in Budget 2027

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Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

NEWS 16 September 2026

Irish debut for new Teagle straw blower

Irish debut for new Teagle straw blower

NEWS 9 September 2026

Beef Management: nutrient application, lungworm risk and stretching fodder

Beef Management: nutrient application, lungworm risk and stretching fodder

Beef Management: nutrient application, lungworm risk and stretching fodder

MANAGEMENT 2 September 2026

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

GRASS & FEEDING 2 September 2026

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Seven in 10 recommended winter barley varieties are virus tolerant

Seven in 10 recommended winter barley varieties are virus tolerant

Virus tolerance has become normal in winter barley varieties. Three new varieties on the list have good disease resistance.

CROPS 13 August 2026

Sheep Management: lamb drafting progress and straw requirements

Sheep Management: lamb drafting progress and straw requirements

The target in mid-August is to have 45% of lambs drafted for sale/retaining with this target increasing to 70% by mid-September.

MANAGEMENT 13 August 2026

€40/bale offered for western silage this week

€40/bale offered for western silage this week

Hay prices have doubled over the last six weeks, with up to €40/bale on offer for top-quality stocks.

NEWS 13 August 2026

Fire engulfs rick of straw on Wexford farm

Fire engulfs rick of straw on Wexford farm

A large rick of bales caught fire last Saturday, but the Leech family, aided by the fire services and neighbours, contained the blaze.

NEWS 13 August 2026

Fodder imports a non-runner as French seek Irish supplies, Heydon maintains

Fodder imports a non-runner as French seek Irish supplies, Heydon maintains

A 2018-style fodder import subsidy scheme is a non-runner when the French farm minister is asking whether Ireland's farmers have surplus bales to ship over.

NEWS 13 August 2026

Look to local tillage when filling feed deficits, IGGG advises

Look to local tillage when filling feed deficits, IGGG advises

Tillage farmers have reported that this year's straw quality leaves supplies suitable for buffer feeding along with Irish-grown grains.

NEWS 13 August 2026

Tillage Podcast: harvest, oats, oilseed rape and the straw budget

Tillage Podcast: harvest, oats, oilseed rape and the straw budget

This week’s show is busy with a harvest report and also features information on oilseed rape varieties.

NEWS 13 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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