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Proposed changes to Eco Scheme a 'meaningless measure'
Farming organisations have pushed back against the proposed changes to the Eco Scheme, saying the removal of previously approved actions within the scheme 'dilute' farmers' efforts

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

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Two in five farmers have no formal successor as ageing demographics fuel looming succession crisis
The newest Ifac Farm Report has revealed that two in five farmers have no formal successor despite the ageing population, succession planning proving to be a ongoing challenge

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Macra demands immediate action on young farmer supports
Macra demands immediate action on young farmer supports
Macra president Josephine O'Neill said urgent action was required to support young farmers and warned delaying until CAP 2028 would be 'simply too late'

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Diageo financials
'Whoever is making money, it’s not the farmer': Barley growers left behind as pint price hikes again
The IFA has questioned when farmers will begin seeing returns for their efforts following Diageo's announcement of a price hike of 7c on pints

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

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Irish grain growers call on beef farmers to reject South American grains
Irish Grain Growers Group chairperson James Kelly asked farmers to prioritise Irish grain, or EU grain in its absence

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Irish MEP appointed to lead CAP role
Irish MEP appointed to lead CAP role
MEP Nina Carberry has been appointed to lead negotiations going forward on the future Common Agricultural Policy (2028-2034)

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

We refuse to be cheap feed: Cork oat grower calls for Irish grain mandate
We refuse to be cheap feed: Cork oat grower calls for Irish grain mandate
Growing a large area of winter and spring cereals and beet for livestock farmers, the O'Regans are one of the larger scale tillage operators in Munster

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

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Second Farmed Animal Biosecurity Strategy launched
With the emerging biosecurity threats on the island the Department of Agriculture has launched the second National Farmed Animal Biosecurity Strategy (2025-2030) ahead of the new year

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Dairygold announce Munster finalists for malting barley programme
Dairygold announce Munster finalists for malting barley programme
The overall winner of the 2025 Dairygold Malting Barley Competition will be announced at the Annual Tillage Conference on January 9, 2026, at the Corrin Event Centre in Fermoy, Co Cork

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Family-owned nursery in Wexford celebrates 30 years of going potty for poinsettia
Family-owned nursery in Wexford celebrates 30 years of going potty for poinsettia
Jim O’Connor has one key piece of advice: 'To keep your poinsettia alive and healthy, very importantly — don’t overwater it! That’s the quickest way to lose a poinsettia.'

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Rows of young plug plants growing in a field
Korean research team discovers new way to protect crops from the cold
A research team in Korea has discovered a method to allow crops to remain productive even in adverse or unpredictable weather conditions

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Budget calculation
Budget concerns for non-Vat registered farmers
ICOS has raised concerns regarding the reduction of the flat-rate farmers' Vat top-up from 5.1% to 4.5% will create an imbalance for non-Vat registered farmers

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Oats: A crop with more value than the market realises
Oats: A crop with more value than the market realises
Oats continues to be one of Ireland’s most dependable tillage crops, writes Teagasc crops specialist Ciaran Collins, but is it time the market responded to the benefits?

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Flahavan’s announces oat growers of the year for 2025
Flahavan’s announces oat growers of the year for 2025
This year’s awards honoured excellence across two categories: Conventional Oat Growers and Organic Oat Growers

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Rows of young plug plants growing in a field
Organic farming scheme now open for applications
Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said funding of €58.6m was allocated in the budget to support organic farmers

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

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Milk and crop prices have dropped by more than 11% in the past year, CSO reports
Both milk and crop prices have seen significant drops of over 11% in the Agricultural Output Price Index for September 2025, published by the CSO

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

First Horticulture Forum meeting launches new schemes for 2026
First Horticulture Forum meeting launches new schemes for 2026
Horticulture minister Michael Healy-Rae chaired the first Horticulture Industry Forum growers meeting since its establishment in 2014, launching the new 2026 horticultural schemes

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

EU adopts proposal to exempt small farmers from crop diversification and rotation rules
EU adopts proposal to exempt small farmers from crop diversification and rotation rules
Small tillage farmers with holdings below 30ha will be exempt from GAEC 7 regulations in 2026, following an approved proposal to the CAP simplification package

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Tom Barry: How 2025’s dry season reshaped tillage outcomes
Tom Barry: How 2025’s dry season reshaped tillage outcomes
This year will live long in my memory as a very dry year, punctuated with occasional rainfall, writes North Cork tillage farmer Tom Barry

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Irish tillage farming
New Nitrates Action Plan proposes to drop shallow cultivation for tillage farms
IFA grain chair Kieran McEvoy said tillage farmers would welcome the proposals to drop shallow cultivation

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

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Sowing mental wellbeing in farming
UCD’s Agri Mental Health Group hopes to put farmers' mental health to the forefront of the conversation, working on driving research and awareness

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Signpost: Using precision technology to improve water quality
Signpost: Using precision technology to improve water quality
How a tillage farmer improved water quality on his farm

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

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New NFS Farm Enterprise Data Dashboards launched
Teagasc has launched their new NFS Farm Enterprise Data Dashboard along with the finalised publication of the 2024 National Farm Survey

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Aerial view of a tractor in the moment of sowing
Soil fertility actions continue after fertiliser deadline
After the fertiliser deadline, potash can also still be spread

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

A close-up of barley kernels, ready for malting and brewing
Barley growers warn of crisis as Boortmalt prices fall to five-year low
IFA grain chairman Kieran McEvoy said growers were 'desperately low in confidence' at the moment

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

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