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Call for drones to be used to catch illegal peat extraction
Published: March 3, 2026 21:00
Call for drones to be used to catch illegal peat extraction Harsher punishments for those found to be exporting illegally extracted peat is among a number of recommendations made by TDs to…
Majority of Laois malting growers remain without tonnage
Published: March 3, 2026 21:00
Majority of Laois malting growers remain without tonnage The majority of growers who supply Stradbally Town and Country with malting barley for Boortmalt remain without a tonnage to grow in…
Origin CEO: fertiliser prices will be driven up 'quite significantly'
Published: March 3, 2026 21:00
Origin CEO: fertiliser prices will be driven up 'quite significantly' Coyle was speaking to investors after company announced interim results. …
A reeling in the years of business and politics with Larry Goodman
Published: March 3, 2026 21:00
A reeling in the years of business and politics with Larry Goodman How Larry Goodman built his beef processing business is revisited in RTE documentary through a combination of historical…
Gorman’s attention to return to core farming issues during Bord Bia probe
Published: March 3, 2026 21:00
Gorman’s attention to return to core farming issues during Bord Bia probe Francie Gorman said the IFA is to revert to more typical farm issues while the review is done, but he also addressed…
Middle East threat to fertiliser prices comes as pre-CBAM buffers thin out
Published: March 3, 2026 21:00
Middle East threat to fertiliser prices comes as pre-CBAM buffers thin out Although fertiliser imports reverted towards their pre-CBAM levels for February, stocks appear to now be in-line…
Sheep price update: plenty of deals at €8/kg
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/sheep/markets/sheep-price-update-plenty-of-deals-at-8-kg-905918
Published: March 3, 2026 13:12
Sheep price update: plenty of deals at €8/kg Factory agents are exhibiting greater demand for hoggets, with numbers tightening over the last week. …
Beef processors drop beef quotes
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/beef/markets/beef-processors-drop-beef-quotes-905917
Published: March 3, 2026 13:12
Beef processors drop beef quotes Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle. …
Terms of reference of Bord Bia review revealed
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/terms-of-reference-of-bord-bia-review-revealed-906388
Published: March 3, 2026 13:12
Terms of reference of Bord Bia review revealed The review into Bord Bia's governance framework will consider the composition, including the eligibility, of the board and chair of the State…
Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD
Published: March 3, 2026 13:12
Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD A new five-year sponsorship deal has been agreed between Tullamore National Livestock Show and FBD Insurance. …
Watch: five IFA protesters exit Bord Bia after 28 days
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/watch-five-ifa-protesters-exit-bord-bia-after-28-days-906382
Published: March 3, 2026 06:43
Watch: five IFA protesters exit Bord Bia after 28 days This is the moment that the five IFA protesters, who have occupied the lobby of Bord Bia for the past 28 days, left the building.…
Young Stock: thinking time for those looking at further study or careers
Published: March 2, 2026 23:48
Young Stock: thinking time for those looking at further study or careers In this week’s episode, Noel Bardon and Rachel Donovan discuss some of the common questions that crop up with…
IFA stands down protest at Bord Bia with review to take place
Published: March 2, 2026 23:48
IFA stands down protest at Bord Bia with review to take place The IFA has protested for over a month at the doors of Bord Bia on Pembroke Road, Dublin, seeking the removal of chair Larry…
Great Agri-Food Debate title goes to Cork
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/great-agri-food-debate-title-goes-to-cork-906341
Published: March 2, 2026 23:48
Great Agri-Food Debate title goes to Cork The winning UCC team proposed the motion that, “artificial Intelligence will create opportunities for farms to improve productivity sustainably and…
Middle East conflict: fertiliser prices already moving higher
Published: March 2, 2026 23:48
Middle East conflict: fertiliser prices already moving higher Market price for natural gas jumped more than 50% on Monday. …
17 charges of illegal hedge-cutting or burning in 2025
Published: March 2, 2026 23:48
17 charges of illegal hedge-cutting or burning in 2025 Five cases have concluded successfully, with a further 12 currently before the courts and awaiting outcomes. …
Camera at the Mart: 2,200 calves on offer in Bandon
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/beef/markets/camera-at-the-mart-2-200-calves-on-offer-in-bandon-905916
Published: March 2, 2026 23:48
Camera at the Mart: 2,200 calves on offer in Bandon Bandon Mart had a busy sale with over 2,200 calves going through the ring at the west Cork venue. Farmers and shippers were active…
Ryan Duffy appointed manager of AHI's Cellcheck programme
Published: March 2, 2026 16:19
Ryan Duffy appointed manager of AHI's Cellcheck programme Duffy will lead and co-ordinate the national mastitis control programme in his new role, which he will start at the end of March. …
Dairy Management: improved weather forecast for coming week
Published: March 2, 2026 16:19
Dairy Management: improved weather forecast for coming week Despite a wet weekend, the weather forecast for the coming week is better with some dry days forecast, writes Aidan Brennan. …
Charolais bulls sell to 16,500gns in Swatragh
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/more/pedigree/charolais-bulls-sell-to-16-500gns-in-swatragh-906276
Published: March 2, 2026 16:19
Charolais bulls sell to 16,500gns in Swatragh Three Charolais bulls crossed into five-figure sums at Friday's British Charolais Cattle Society show and sale of bulls and heifers in Swatragh…
Heydon slams IFA as crunch Bord Bia meeting to take place
Published: March 2, 2026 16:19
Heydon slams IFA as crunch Bord Bia meeting to take place The Minister’s comments come as the board of Bord Bia is to meet this Monday morning at Bord Bia headquarters. …
Energy and fertiliser prices spike in wake of attacks on Iran
Published: March 2, 2026 16:19
Energy and fertiliser prices spike in wake of attacks on Iran The conflict cast substantial doubt over the availability of large amounts of global urea capacity. …
Kerry Co-op announces suspension of 2026 share-up
Published: March 2, 2026 16:19
Kerry Co-op announces suspension of 2026 share-up The proposed share-up of 1c per litre of milk was introduced as part of the takeover of Kerry Dairy Ireland. …
INHFA calls for bluetongue vaccine measure to be added to welfare schemes
Published: March 2, 2026 16:19
INHFA calls for bluetongue vaccine measure to be added to welfare schemes The INHFA is calling on the Department to provide full financial support to cover bluetongue vaccines under both the…
Strong focus on retention of talent across the market
Published: March 2, 2026 09:27
Strong focus on retention of talent across the market With 51% of companies finding it difficult to fill roles, challenges in attracting and retaining talent remain persistent, writes Sarah…
Practical guide to pre-breeding soundness in stock bulls
Published: March 2, 2026 09:27
Practical guide to pre-breeding soundness in stock bulls Breeding season is coming fast and now’s the time to get stock bulls fit, fertile and ready for the workload ahead. A few early…
Quality assurance has higher market value
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/agribusiness/news/quality-assurance-has-higher-market-value-905930
Published: March 2, 2026 09:27
Quality assurance has higher market value Even when it isn't reflected in farm gate price, quality assured product usually has a higher selling value in the market place …
Tillage sustainability pilot stalled as IFA protest continues
Published: March 1, 2026 21:33
Tillage sustainability pilot stalled as IFA protest continues This week’s live recording of the Tillage Podcast saw the pilot sustainability scheme for tillage discussed. …
EU’s capacity to export beef hit by cattle shortage
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/eu-s-capacity-to-export-beef-hit-by-cattle-shortage-905943
Published: March 1, 2026 21:33
EU’s capacity to export beef hit by cattle shortage As EU beef exports fall, imports from outside of the EU have increased by over 18%. …
Watch: farmers throng to Newbridge for IFA protest
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/watch-farmers-throng-to-newbridge-for-ifa-protest-906232
Published: March 1, 2026 21:33
Watch: farmers throng to Newbridge for IFA protest The IFA held its latest protest demonstration in its call for the removal of Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin in Newbridge on Saturday. …
A shift towards off-farm employment
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/focus/agri-jobs/a-shift-towards-off-farm-employment-905014
Published: March 1, 2026 14:53
A shift towards off-farm employment With off-farm employment on the increase, there are several upskilling opportunities for farmers, with some courses fully funded …
Opinion: Newbridge protest has farmers going round in circles
Published: March 1, 2026 14:53
Opinion: Newbridge protest has farmers going round in circles Like the tractors in Newbridge on Saturday, the Larry Murrin issue has seen everybody - farmers, government, opposition included…
Near doubling in number of farm deaths in 2025 'devastating' - minister
Published: March 1, 2026 14:53
Near doubling in number of farm deaths in 2025 'devastating' - minister Speaking before the Oireachtas committee on agriculture this week, the minister said that Irish farmers can be 'risk…
Farmers urged to record calves' birth defects with ICBF
Published: March 1, 2026 08:35
Farmers urged to record calves' birth defects with ICBF Farmers can fill out the ICBF's congenital defect survey online over the coming weeks. …
The Grass Week: spring rotation planner thrown out of kilter
Published: February 28, 2026 20:07
The Grass Week: spring rotation planner thrown out of kilter A lack of good weather to allow cattle to graze will mean targets will have to be adjusted with the spring rotation planner this…
Agri jobs: dairy farm assistants wanted
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/agri-jobs-dairy-farm-assistants-wanted-906023
Published: February 28, 2026 20:07
Agri jobs: dairy farm assistants wanted There is a range of opportunities available this week, from a dairy farm assistant in Cork to maintenance technicians in Cavan and a marketing…
14 in-lamb pedigree hoggets offered in McHugh’s Cheviot sale
Published: February 28, 2026 20:07
14 in-lamb pedigree hoggets offered in McHugh’s Cheviot sale The hoggets and four ewe lambs are being offered in a timed auction which runs until 2 March on the Marteye sales platform in…
Listen: on the front line with the 'Bord Bia five'
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/life/features/listen-on-the-front-line-with-the-bord-bia-five-906200
Published: February 28, 2026 20:07
Listen: on the front line with the 'Bord Bia five' A special IFJ podcast features the five IFA members currently occupying the reception area of Bord Bia headquarters in protest at Larry…
Inside Dairy: when to know to call the vet when calving a cow
Published: February 28, 2026 20:07
Inside Dairy: when to know to call the vet when calving a cow The latest episode of Inside Dairy, the new dairy podcast from the Irish Farmers Journal, is available to listen now. …
Farm Tech Talk: calf and lamb health, fertiliser and the Bord Bia-IFA saga
Published: February 28, 2026 20:07
Farm Tech Talk: calf and lamb health, fertiliser and the Bord Bia-IFA saga This week, the team discusses the continued stand-off between Bord Bia and the IFA, as well as calving, lambing,…
Contractors call for extension to hedge-cutting season
Published: February 28, 2026 13:35
Contractors call for extension to hedge-cutting season The extension sought by FCI is limited to routine annual hedge maintenance only. …
Concern over dumped calf carcases in Clare
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/concern-over-dumped-calf-carcases-in-clare-906201
Published: February 28, 2026 13:35
Concern over dumped calf carcases in Clare The carcases of two calves in Co Clare were discovered on Thursday by June Dillon. …
CIE Tours pays for GPS cattle collars in the Burren
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/cie-tours-pays-for-gps-cattle-collars-in-the-burren-906206
Published: February 28, 2026 13:35
CIE Tours pays for GPS cattle collars in the Burren CIE Tours funds musical GPS-collared cattle initiative in the Burren with 108 cattle now protected by musical ‘fences’ created by the…
Answers needed on grading and pricing systems operated by beef factories – ICMSA
Published: February 28, 2026 13:35
Answers needed on grading and pricing systems operated by beef factories – ICMSA ICMSA maintains that the lack of supervision of these operations at factories is likely costing farmers…
Get your act in order: Brussels' warning to Brazil on hormone beef
Published: February 28, 2026 02:02
Get your act in order: Brussels' warning to Brazil on hormone beef Brazil faces yet another on-the-ground EU beef audit this year after failures were uncovered in the last two inspection…
Decision to provisionally apply Mercosur deal lacks respect - IFA
Published: February 27, 2026 20:00
Decision to provisionally apply Mercosur deal lacks respect - IFA The IFA and Sinn Féin have both reacted scathingly to Friday morning's news that the EU Commission is provisionally…
European Commission agrees provisional implementation of Mercosur deal
Published: February 27, 2026 20:00
European Commission agrees provisional implementation of Mercosur deal Commission decision follows ratification of trade agreement in Uruguay and Argentina. …
Cattle kill falls over 18% year on year
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/cattle-kill-falls-over-18-year-on-year-906126
Published: February 27, 2026 20:00
Cattle kill falls over 18% year on year The 18% drop represents a decrease of over 30,000 cattle, new CSO data shows. …
Three new board members at Ornua announced
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/three-new-board-members-at-ornua-announced-906118
Published: February 27, 2026 20:00
Three new board members at Ornua announced Three new nominees from Lakeland Dairies, Dairygold and Tirlán have been appointed. …
Over €18,500/ac for Meath land at auction
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/more/property/over-18-500-ac-for-meath-land-at-auction-906049
Published: February 27, 2026 13:15
Over €18,500/ac for Meath land at auction Strong pre-auction demand resulted in a non-residential farm in Co Meath being sold well in excess of its guide price as it sold at public auction…
'Nearly impossible' for farmers to get answers or advice on ACRES - INHFA
Published: February 27, 2026 13:15
'Nearly impossible' for farmers to get answers or advice on ACRES - INHFA The INHFA calls on the Department to increase the number of local ACRES clinics. …
Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal
Published: February 27, 2026 13:15
SPONSORED Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal …
Weekend weather: showers with occasional bright spells
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/weekend-weather-showers-with-occasional-bright-spells-906026
Published: February 27, 2026 13:15
Weekend weather: showers with occasional bright spells Met Éireann has forecast more unsettled weather for the weekend with rain and showers on the way. There will be a brief dip in…
Opening border to NI for live exports 'not without its risks' - Minister
Published: February 27, 2026 13:15
Opening border to NI for live exports 'not without its risks' - Minister This comes as exporters, mart managers and farmers call for the ban to be lifted. …
Minister considers governance review into issues raised at Bord Bia
Published: February 27, 2026 13:15
Minister considers governance review into issues raised at Bord Bia Minister for Agriculture reiterates that he has full confidence in Larry Murrin to serve as chair of Bord Bia ahead of…
US beef exports down 12% in 2025
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/agribusiness/news/us-beef-exports-down-12-in-2025-905931
Published: February 27, 2026 13:15
US beef exports down 12% in 2025 Trade difficulties with China and reduced cattle supply alongside strong domestic demand combine to reduce US beef exports in 2025. …
Hopes for NI market to reopen fully in coming weeks
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/beef/news/hopes-for-ni-market-to-reopen-fully-in-coming-weeks-906077
Published: February 27, 2026 13:15
Hopes for NI market to reopen fully in coming weeks The cross-border livestock trade is deeply integrated and prolonged disruption will benefit absolutely nobody, ICOS has said. …
Farmer faith in Brussels dashed with latest Brazilian beef audit – IFA
Published: February 27, 2026 06:54
Farmer faith in Brussels dashed with latest Brazilian beef audit – IFA The IFA leader was unimpressed with the publication of the findings after member states and MEPs have already cast…
Over 300 students flock to Tullamore for Farm walk and talk series
Published: February 26, 2026 23:07
Over 300 students flock to Tullamore for Farm walk and talk series Students descended on to the Irish Farmers Journal’s suckler and sheep demonstration farm in Tullamore as part of Agri…
Current demand for TAMs 'off the charts' - Minister
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/current-demand-for-tams-off-the-charts-minister-905993
Published: February 26, 2026 23:07
Current demand for TAMs 'off the charts' - Minister The Minister admitted that TAMS approvals are being delayed due to the number of applications being received at present. …
Bluetongue restrictions to NI to be discussed with Department
Published: February 26, 2026 23:07
Bluetongue restrictions to NI to be discussed with Department Department and stakeholders are to meet on Thursday afternoon to discuss bluetongue movement restrictions. …
Teagasc to revise beef finishing guidelines in bid to cut slaughter age
Published: February 26, 2026 23:07
Teagasc to revise beef finishing guidelines in bid to cut slaughter age The only mention of pricing in the plan is around the trading of dairy beef calves. …
Develon launches 2.2t electric mini digger
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/machinery/news/develon-launches-2-2t-electric-mini-digger-904969
Published: February 26, 2026 23:07
Develon launches 2.2t electric mini digger Develon has expanded its electric digger range with the arrival of the new DX23E-7 2.2t mini digger. …
Tillage Podcast: Irish grain, fieldwork and tillage payments
Published: February 26, 2026 23:07
Tillage Podcast: Irish grain, fieldwork and tillage payments This week’s podcast was recorded live in Co Wexford and hits topics such as grain inclusion in animal feed, payments, crop…
Brussels confirms damning Brazilian failures on hormone beef controls
Published: February 26, 2026 16:11
Brussels confirms damning Brazilian failures on hormone beef controls Brazil's claim that it would overhaul its affidavit-based system of food safety controls have not progressed as Brussels…
FQAS membership fee to rise another £10
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/more/northern-ireland/fqas-membership-fee-to-rise-another-10-905973
Published: February 26, 2026 16:11
FQAS membership fee to rise another £10 The increase in fees is due to rising operational costs, the LMC has said …
Broken promises: what the EU’s audit found out about Brazilian beef
Published: February 26, 2026 16:11
Broken promises: what the EU’s audit found out about Brazilian beef Brazil was aware that hormone-treated beef illegal in the EU had been mistakenly shipped from its shores, but its…
Inside the Farmers Journal: bluetongue woes and IFA declares war
Published: February 26, 2026 16:11
Inside the Farmers Journal: bluetongue woes and IFA declares war The team brings you up to date on the bluetongue cases in Ireland, discuss the ongoing row between the IFA and Bord Bia and…
Stand-off with IFA ‘most significant breakdown in relations’ in Bord Bia history
Published: February 26, 2026 16:11
Stand-off with IFA ‘most significant breakdown in relations’ in Bord Bia history Five IFA protesters continue to illegally occupy the Bord Bia reception area, the food board has said, as the…
Bord Bia targets increased QA uptake in sheep, says livestock manager
Published: February 26, 2026 16:11
Bord Bia targets increased QA uptake in sheep, says livestock manager Just 60% of Irish lamb is quality assured, well below the 90-95% of beef, which qualifies for the quality standard. …
Calf numbers surge above usual levels at marts
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/beef/news/calf-numbers-surge-above-usual-levels-at-marts-905706
Published: February 26, 2026 16:11
Calf numbers surge above usual levels at marts Calf numbers at marts are running significantly ahead of usual levels at marts across the country writes Tommy Moyles. …
Inaccurate claims made about Kerrygold - Ornua
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/inaccurate-claims-made-about-kerrygold-ornua-905685
Published: February 26, 2026 10:08
Inaccurate claims made about Kerrygold - Ornua The spread of misleading or inaccurate claims to do with our products is something we take very seriously, Kerrygold maker Ornua has said. …
Northern Ireland's export ban hurts marts
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/northern-irelands-export-ban-hurts-marts-905688
Published: February 26, 2026 10:08
Northern Ireland's export ban hurts marts West of Ireland marts have been forced to cancel breeding heifer sales, while marts along the border are feeling the effects of not being able to…
Fury over live export ban to NI
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/fury-over-live-export-ban-to-ni-905795
Published: February 26, 2026 10:08
Fury over live export ban to NI The ban is forcing marts in the west to cancel breeding heifer sales, causing exporters to lose a significant…
IFA ups the ante on Bord Bia
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/ifa-ups-the-ante-on-bord-bia-905816
Published: February 26, 2026 10:08
IFA ups the ante on Bord Bia Protests over Larry Murrin's position as chair of Bord Bia continue and will be stepped up this weekend, with a large farmer presence in Newbridge. …
Huge losses on the cards for winter finishers
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/huge-losses-on-the-cards-for-winter-finishers-905731
Published: February 26, 2026 10:08
Huge losses on the cards for winter finishers Losses could balloon to €300/hd if factories succeed in pulling base quotes further, the ICSA has warned. …
UK continues as Ireland’s main export market for food and drink.
Published: February 26, 2026 10:08
SPONSORED UK continues as Ireland’s main export market for food and drink. …
Department response to stolen sheep 'frustrating'
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/sheep/news/department-response-to-stolen-sheep-frustrating-905745
Published: February 26, 2026 04:24
Department response to stolen sheep 'frustrating' Denis O’Connor from the Clonkeen area of Killarney had 159 sheep stolen over a suspected three separate incidents in the months leading up…
Editorial: a new era for dairy mergers
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/viewpoints/viewpoints/editorial-a-new-era-for-dairy-mergers-905777
Published: February 26, 2026 04:24
Editorial: a new era for dairy mergers The deal will require 75% of members of each co-op to approve the deal so it is not an easy task. …
Chinese loaders account for over 40% of 2025 Irish loader sales
Published: February 25, 2026 22:07
Chinese loaders account for over 40% of 2025 Irish loader sales The growing influx of Chinese manufactured loaders has seen them acquire for over 40% of the 2025 wheel loader market in…
Bluetongue has been here five months - analysis
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/beef/news/bluetongue-has-been-here-five-months-analysis-905786
Published: February 25, 2026 22:07
Bluetongue has been here five months - analysis Bluetongue outbreaks have been confirmed this week beyond Co Wexford for the first time since cases were detected in Ireland. …
Pedigree All-Star Awards to take place in Portlaoise
Published: February 25, 2026 22:07
Pedigree All-Star Awards to take place in Portlaoise Cattle Breed Societies will announce their All-Star award winners for 2025 at the upcoming gala dinner on Sunday 8 March 2026. …
CNH and AGCO report drop in revenue for 2025
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/machinery/news/cnh-and-agco-report-drop-in-revenue-for-2025-905551
Published: February 25, 2026 22:07
CNH and AGCO report drop in revenue for 2025 CNH Industrial full year revenues in 2025 dropped by 9%, while AGCO reported a 13.5% reduction in revenues for 2025. …
Shorthorn bull sails for Inis Mór
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/more/pedigree/shorthorn-bull-sails-for-inis-mor-905298
Published: February 25, 2026 22:07
Shorthorn bull sails for Inis Mór A young pedigree Shorthorn bull bred in Co Roscommon sailed to his new home on Inis Mór Island this week, writes Nevan McKiernan …
2013 JCB 541-70 sells for €28,000 at auction
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/machinery/news/2013-jcb-541-70-sells-for-28-000-at-auction-905346
Published: February 25, 2026 22:07
2013 JCB 541-70 sells for €28,000 at auction A 2013 JCB 541-70 Agri Super Loadall was one of the top priced lots at Hennessy Auctioneers February auction, selling for €28,000 plus VAT and…
More detail needed from Bord Bia on plans to simplify audits - ICMSA
Published: February 25, 2026 14:59
More detail needed from Bord Bia on plans to simplify audits - ICMSA The ICMSA has put forward 11 proposals to address some of the issues relating to quality assurance schemes and food…
Exposure to contaminated infant formula 'low' – EFSA
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/exposure-to-contaminated-infant-formula-low-efsa-905607
Published: February 25, 2026 14:59
Exposure to contaminated infant formula 'low' – EFSA A contaminated oil from China was used as an ingredient in base powder for infant formula and follow-on formula. …
Farmers should seek veterinary advice on bluetongue - ICOS
Published: February 25, 2026 14:59
Farmers should seek veterinary advice on bluetongue - ICOS 'We don’t know how severe the disease might be... we certainly hope that symptoms will be mild' …
Public consultation on CAP post-2027 now open
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/public-consultation-on-cap-post-2027-now-open-905504
Published: February 25, 2026 14:59
Public consultation on CAP post-2027 now open The consultation will be open for a four-week period until Friday 20 March 2026. …
Support package of €30m for tillage sector
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/support-package-of-30m-for-tillage-sector-905535
Published: February 25, 2026 14:59
Support package of €30m for tillage sector Minister for Agriculture announces package to provide support worth €30m to the tillage sector. …
New tillage support scheme €35m shy of what's needed - IFA
Published: February 25, 2026 14:59
New tillage support scheme €35m shy of what's needed - IFA Announcement of supports very timely for tillage sector, according to the IFA. …
Sheep price update: deals going at top end of the market
Published: February 24, 2026 21:45
Sheep price update: deals going at top end of the market There are more sellers negotiating towards the top end of the market securing 10c/kg higher in recent days. …
7.7% of seed crops rejected by Department in 2025
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/tillage/news/7-7-of-seed-crops-rejected-by-department-in-2025-904962
Published: February 24, 2026 21:45
7.7% of seed crops rejected by Department in 2025 A total of 682ha of seed, equating to about 7.7% of the total seed area, were rejected by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine…
Cavan-based pedigree herd secures top-priced bull in Ballymena
Published: February 24, 2026 21:45
Cavan-based pedigree herd secures top-priced bull in Ballymena Top-end Limousin bulls sold like hot buns at Ballymena Livestock Mart on Saturday 21 February, writes Nevan McKiernan. …
Young Stock Podcast: The Abbey Cowgirl on pursuing her dreams in Poland
Published: February 24, 2026 14:57
Young Stock Podcast: The Abbey Cowgirl on pursuing her dreams in Poland On this week's episode, Sarah McIntosh sits down with Katie Larkin, aka ‘The Abbey Cowgirl’, to talk all things social…
Meade Potato Company fined €150,000 for serious workplace incident
Published: February 24, 2026 14:57
Meade Potato Company fined €150,000 for serious workplace incident Meade Potato Company Unlimited fined €150,000 following an incident in which an employee’s arm was trapped in machinery. …
Beef trade remains on even keel
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/beef/markets/beef-trade-remains-on-even-keel-904964
Published: February 24, 2026 14:57
Beef trade remains on even keel Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle. …