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Proposal could put organic focus on conventional farms

Amendments submitted on an update of EU organic farming rules look to include “precautionary behaviour and actions” from “surrounding non-organic farmers”.

NEWS 30 April 2026

Proposal could put organic focus on conventional farms

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Galway farmer denies kicking neighbour in testicles in row over machinery noise

NEWS 30 April 2026

60,000 in CAP payment battle

NEWS 29 April 2026

Farmers with off-farm jobs face battle to avoid exclusion from CAP

NEWS 29 April 2026

Bord Bia review two months away

NEWS 29 April 2026

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Possible CAP delay boosts trading of entitlements

Last week’s insinuation by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon that there is a high likelihood of the current CAP rolling over to 2028 is improving the prospect of buying entitlements.

SCHEMES 29 April 2026

ICSA turmoil over president's role in protest

The ICSA was excluded from talks between recognised sectoral representatives and Government during the fuel protests, causing disquiet among some in the organisation.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Suckler cow numbers rise for first time in a decade

This is the first increase in suckler cow numbers in a decade and comes as margins in the enterprise have rocketed.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Editorial: Irish machinery on global stage

It hits home how far we have come in terms of the advancement of silage making.

VIEWPOINTS 29 April 2026

Beef finishers take big hit as prices slashed

Significant losses are being incurred by beef finishers who bought cattle last autumn.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 April 2026

Growth rates starting to take off

Management of grass can become challenging at this time of year with growth starting to rise above demand. Decision making needs to be prompt, writes Daire Cregg.

GRASS & FEEDING 29 April 2026

May day is Mercosur day

As the EU Mercosur trade deal comes into effect provisionally, Irish beef producers will be hoping the EU assurances on its impact prove correct

NEWS 29 April 2026

A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

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Proposal could put organic focus on conventional farms

MOST READ STORIES

Galway farmer denies kicking neighbour in testicles in row over machinery noise

60,000 in CAP payment battle

Farmers with off-farm jobs face battle to avoid exclusion from CAP

Farmers with off-farm jobs face battle to avoid exclusion from CAP

Bord Bia review two months away

Bord Bia review two months away

MOST READ STORIES

Possible CAP delay boosts trading of entitlements

ICSA turmoil over president's role in protest

Suckler cow numbers rise for first time in a decade

Editorial: Irish machinery on global stage

Beef finishers take big hit as prices slashed

Growth rates starting to take off

May day is Mercosur day

A different kind of farm visit

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