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Editorial: Bord Bia row battles on as Murrin holds firm

The bigger picture needs to be front and centre in any actions in the next few days.

VIEWPOINTS 11 February 2026

Editorial: Bord Bia row battles on as Murrin holds firm

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Beef Trends: no move in quotes

Beef Trends: no move in quotes

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Calving commences as wet weather persists on Tullamore farm

Calving commences as wet weather persists on Tullamore farm

BREEDING & HEALTH 11 February 2026

Mart trade out-performs the factory returns

Mart trade out-performs the factory returns

Mart trade out-performs the factory returns

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Editorial: Mercosur safeguards passed

Editorial: Mercosur safeguards passed

Editorial: Mercosur safeguards passed

VIEWPOINTS 11 February 2026

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Grass 2026: a new event from the Irish Farmers Journal

Grass 2026: a new event from the Irish Farmers Journal

Grass 2026 is a national demonstration event with thousands of farmers, contractors and machinery enthusiasts expected to attend.

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

Editorial: focusing on Irish farmers

Editorial: focusing on Irish farmers

We will continue to invest in bringing you the very best technical advice, market analysis, news stories and opinion in relation to farming, food and rural matters.

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

Beef prices: quotes remain unchanged

Beef prices: quotes remain unchanged

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes on finished cattle.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

10 questions the IFA wants Larry Murrin and Bord Bia to answer

10 questions the IFA wants Larry Murrin and Bord Bia to answer

The Larry Murrin issue continues to dominate talking points in farming circles.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Watch: Farm Tech Talk - bluetongue special

Watch: Farm Tech Talk - bluetongue special

In this special episode, Adam Woods is joined by Darren, Aidan and deputy chief veterinary officer Eoin Ryan to break down what Irish farmers need to know about bluetongue.

NEWS 4 February 2026

IFA protests outside Bord Bia poultry meeting in Monaghan

IFA protests outside Bord Bia poultry meeting in Monaghan

There are some important questions to be answered around Larry Murrin's use of Brazilian chicken in his business, IFA poultry chair Brendan Soden said.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Suckler weanlings back up at €6/kg

Suckler weanlings back up at €6/kg

Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s mart trade and where beef quotes are at.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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