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A collection of our latest farming news, views and analysis on the Tillage sector.

<p>President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Australia: The EU will eliminate tariffs on 87.3% of Australian dairy products.</p>

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EU-Australia trade deal: 2027 target faces farmer protests as Mercosur begins

Tariffs will be removed on trading in nearly all Australian and EU goods as soon as the agreement enters into force, nine years after negotiations commenced in 2018

<p>The forum hopes to foster shared understanding between Bord Bia and its members by discussing the issues and topics impacting farmers and the wider Irish agri-food sector.</p>

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Bord Bia to establish new farmer forum

<p>The percentage of land used for winter barley increased by 46.9%. </p>

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Agricultural land under cereals rose by almost 5% in 12 months

Corrot in field

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2026 an annus horribilis so far for Ireland's vegetable growers

Farmers say fuel price cuts not enough as green diesel costs surge across Ireland

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Farmers say fuel price cuts not enough as green diesel costs surge across Ireland

Farm vehicles and tractors crossing danger and warning sign

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Vehicle incidents caused 73 farm deaths in the past decade

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

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EU study highlights the need for protected incomes for farmers

A joint report between economists from Teagasc and Wageningen called for the EU Parliament to implement better target supports to protect farmer incomes and sector resilience.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Precious produce

Milk experienced over 27% drop in output price in 12 months, CSO says

The latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) report also shows fertiliser input prices rising by 11.6%

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

At the Market

Cattle prices drive 29% increase in agricultural operating surplus

Milk also saw a 10% increase in milk value, with the CSO citing the higher volumes, an increase of 7%, as the main driver

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Tom Barry: Why cost-of-production figures matter more than ever for Irish tillage

Tom Barry: Why cost-of-production figures matter more than ever for Irish tillage

From yields to carbon figures and farm trials, there is plenty of data to stay on top of, says the North Cork tillage farmer

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Ireland set to host landmark agri-summit on global food security

Ireland set to host landmark agri-summit on global food security

The Nuffield Agri-Summit 'Feed the World – Our Responsibility?' in May of this year aims to address urgent and complex pressures facing global food systems

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

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ACRES assessment to continue using satellites

The department have said they will continue to utilise satellite data to asses Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) participants and monitor whether actions are being carried out in accordance to requirements

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Siobhan Kavanagh: Don’t wait for autumn — take every chance to get lime out

Siobhan Kavanagh: Don’t wait for autumn — take every chance to get lime out

Effective liming begins with regular soil testing, ideally every three to five years, to determine precise lime requirements

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

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Support package worth €30m to the tillage sector announced

Tillage farmers who grew barley, wheat, oats, rye, triticale and oilseed rape in 2025 are eligible to apply for the sustainability support scheme package

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Flour power: Welcome revival for Ireland’s mills

Flour power: Welcome revival for Ireland’s mills

The Government has announced an initiative aimed at strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of the bakery value chain

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

High yields, low returns: A third of tillage farmers in the red

High yields, low returns: A third of tillage farmers in the red

Input costs in Ireland are higher, but there are also high yields

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Corn Harvest and Processing Silos by Autumn Agricultural Farm Field

US crop farmers seek $15bn in emergency aid as trade pressures mount

US soybean exports have fallen 50%, from 47% of the world market share in 2018 to just 24.4% today, while Brazil has gained more than 20% of the market

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Precision gluten-free oat production secures Grain Grower of the Year title

Precision gluten-free oat production secures Grain Grower of the Year title

Bobby and Denise Miller scooped up the Tirlán Grain Grower of the Year 2025 award thanks to their attention to detail when it came to their award-winning gluten-free oats

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Rural Landscape With Pastures In Ireland

Organic farming scheme attracts 269 more farmers

The new participants will join the latest tranche of the Organic Farming Scheme, subject to them meeting all scheme requirements

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Truck transporting bales of hay on a freeway in Ventura County, South California

No legal basis to ban straw imports, says Agriculture Minister

Martin Heydon urged farmers to 'carefully consider' the risks associated with imported straw

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Healy-Rae welcomes first horticulture education chair

Healy-Rae welcomes first horticulture education chair

Horticulture minister Michael Healy-Rae welcomes the appointment of Dr Owen Doyle as the first chairperson of the Horticulture Education Leadership Group

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Confident in Her Line of Work

Calls for entries for the International Year of the Woman Farmer ambassador

Department is searching for its Irish farming ambassador and hosting a photo competition

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

man's hand holding the flower of an oilseed rape plant, spring time concept

New £2.5m oilseed rape project launched in the UK

A new three-year project will combine gene technology and on-farm trials to bring forward precision-bred oilseed rape resistant to the likes of light leaf spot to farms

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Darren Allen: Reduced cultivations and cover crops delivering gains in wheat establishment trials

Darren Allen: Reduced cultivations and cover crops delivering gains in wheat establishment trials

There has been no water ponding so far this winter, which is welcome given past yield losses from poor drainage

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

New 'Rye Growers’ Guide' launched at tillage conference

New 'Rye Growers’ Guide' launched at tillage conference

Teagasc officially launched its newest 'Rye Grower's Guide' at the 2026 National Tillage Conference, providing detailed science-based information for farmers

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Herding the Sheep

Celebrating women driving progress across Irish agriculture

Tickets now available for the third annual International Women's Day lunch hosted by Macra and the Agricultural Science Association

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Tipperary family wins Dairygold Malting Barley competition

Tipperary family wins Dairygold Malting Barley competition

Oliver and Margaret Keating from Co Tipperary were crowned the overall winners of Dairygold's Malting Barley competition at this year's Tillage Conference

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

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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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