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Cow reduction scheme being offered in the Netherlands

A voluntary cow reduction scheme is being offered by the Dutch government this year, in a bid to reduce emissions produced by dairy farms, writes Daire Cregg

NEWS 17 April 2026

Cow reduction scheme being offered in the Netherlands

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14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

NEWS 17 April 2026

Weekend weather: drier weather on the way

Weekend weather: drier weather on the way

NEWS 17 April 2026

New young innovator of the year award for Ploughing 2026

New young innovator of the year award for Ploughing 2026

New young innovator of the year award for Ploughing 2026

NEWS 16 April 2026

EU to pave way for fertiliser subsidies, if governments will pay for them

EU to pave way for fertiliser subsidies, if governments will pay for them

EU to pave way for fertiliser subsidies, if governments will pay for them

NEWS 16 April 2026

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Tillage Podcast: rain, resistance and brighter weather

Tillage Podcast: rain, resistance and brighter weather

On this week’s show, we chat to a Scottish professor on fungicide resistance, chat fieldwork, grain markets, feed imports and weather.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supports

Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supports

On this week’s show, the team discusses Michael Healy-Rae’s resignation, hears from Minister Martin Heydon on the new €100m fuel package and looks at the lack of engagement with protesters.

NEWS 15 April 2026

€6m announced for new badger biosecurity scheme under TB changes

€6m announced for new badger biosecurity scheme under TB changes

The scheme will open on 17 April to co-operatives and agri merchants from whom farmers can buy the eligible items. It will open directly to farmers shortly after.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Irish Wagyu steak goes to Canada

Irish Wagyu steak goes to Canada

Bord Bia has said that Canada is becoming an increasingly important market for Irish food and drink exports, which were worth €164m in 2025.

NEWS 15 April 2026

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

A definitive direction has yet to emerge in the European Parliament on Brussels' plans to axe CAP payments for farmers who receive a pension.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Heydon hopes to pay €100m fuel payments before end of July

Heydon hopes to pay €100m fuel payments before end of July

Martin Heydon shared his view on the protests, the package that has been agreed, and just where farming is at this moment with the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

Speculation has turned to who could take over from Michael Healy-Rae TD’s previous ministerial duties on forestry, farm safety and horticulture.

NEWS 15 April 2026

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A healthy gut is a solid foundation for a pig’s lifetime performance. During the first weeks of life, a piglet’s digestive and immune systems are still developing.

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