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Mercosur moves from parliament to court

Referral of the Mercosur trade deal to the ECJ is a delay, but not a decision on the merits of the deal.

NEWS 23 January 2026

Mercosur moves from parliament to court

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Weekend Weather: unsettled with showers and breezy spells

Weekend Weather: unsettled with showers and breezy spells

NEWS 23 January 2026

Larry Murrin has 'my full confidence' as Bord Bia chair – Minister Heydon

Larry Murrin has 'my full confidence' as Bord Bia chair – Minister Heydon

NEWS 22 January 2026

Have your say: Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin

Have your say: Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin

Have your say: Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin

NEWS 22 January 2026

In pictures: former Teagasc hill sheep demonstration farm on the market

In pictures: former Teagasc hill sheep demonstration farm on the market

In pictures: former Teagasc hill sheep demonstration farm on the market

PROPERTY 22 January 2026

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Updated: support for Murrin as chair not unanimous – Bord Bia CEO

Updated: support for Murrin as chair not unanimous – Bord Bia CEO

The Bord Bia boss said that there was a “full, open, and considered discussion” on Larry Murrin's position as chair at board level on Thursday. Amy Forde and Lorcan Roche Kelly report.

NEWS 22 January 2026

IFA and ICMSA seek resignation of Bord Bia chair

IFA and ICMSA seek resignation of Bord Bia chair

Bord Bia's credibility has been "severely damaged" , ICMSA president Denis Drennan has said.

NEWS 22 January 2026

Tillage Podcast: malting barley and drones that sow and spray

Tillage Podcast: malting barley and drones that sow and spray

This week, we chat to a man at the top of his game when it comes to drones and we bring you a story on a cut to malting barley contracts.

NEWS 22 January 2026

Minister urges caution on land leases as the end looms for entitlements

Minister urges caution on land leases as the end looms for entitlements

The Commission's proposals for the next CAP should be considered by farmers making plans on foot of entitlement values, Minister Heydon said.

NEWS 22 January 2026

Lamma 2026: Scania Schuitemaker silage truck combo

Lamma 2026: Scania Schuitemaker silage truck combo

Suffolk based Schuitemaker dealer, Agri Industry Solutions wowed Lamma visitors having showcased a Schuitemaker forage wagon body built onto a Scania rigid truck body, Gary Abbott writes.

NEWS 22 January 2026

Larry Murrin to remain as Bord Bia chair

Larry Murrin to remain as Bord Bia chair

IFA president Francie Gorman had sought the Bord Bia chair's resignation at board meeting on Thursday.

NEWS 22 January 2026

Watch: cattle get loose and jump barrier on M6

Watch: cattle get loose and jump barrier on M6

A two-vehicle road traffic collision involving a car and a cattle trailer occurred on the M6 on Thursday morning.

NEWS 22 January 2026

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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