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Report to examine financial impact of designated land

Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan said the report could inform how farmers are compensated for designated lands in the future.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Report to examine financial impact of designated land

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New NPWS scheme in the works

New NPWS scheme in the works

NEWS 30 December 2025

1,000ha more forestry planted this year

1,000ha more forestry planted this year

NEWS 26 December 2025

Lamb dies and receives broken bone from dosing gun injury

Lamb dies and receives broken bone from dosing gun injury

Lamb dies and receives broken bone from dosing gun injury

NEWS 24 December 2025

Weekend weather: colder temperatures on the way

Weekend weather: colder temperatures on the way

Weekend weather: colder temperatures on the way

NEWS 19 December 2025

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Carbery drops milk price by 3.5c/l for November

Carbery drops milk price by 3.5c/l for November

A spokesperson for Carbery said the price reduction reflects sustained pressure in international dairy markets.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Irish farm organisations attend protest in Brussels

Irish farm organisations attend protest in Brussels

The Irish contingent joins an estimated 10,000 farmers across Europe protesting against Mercosur, proposed CAP cuts and red tape.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Inside the Farmers Journal: who’s taking the John Deere to Brussels?

Inside the Farmers Journal: who’s taking the John Deere to Brussels?

On this week’s podcast we’re talking all things Mercosur, as well as hearing from members of all ages in IFA on why they are travelling to Brussels to protest against the deal.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Uncertain future for ACRES in next CAP - IFA

Uncertain future for ACRES in next CAP - IFA

Damien McDonald said due to potential CAP budget cuts and the funding needed for Ireland’s Nature Restoration Plan, an agri-environment scheme could lose out.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Over 10,000 farmers to descend on Brussels

Over 10,000 farmers to descend on Brussels

The gathering of farmers from across Europe will protest proposed cuts to the next CAP, the Mercosur trade deal and over complex regulation.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Extra work permits announced for beef and dairy workers

Extra work permits announced for beef and dairy workers

IFA dairy chair Martin McElearney said the organisation highlighted the need for more permits to the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and has engaged with it on this since.

NEWS 17 December 2025

New year VAT change to cost farmers millions

New year VAT change to cost farmers millions

The decision was made by the Department of Finance and will be effective from 1 January 2026, as currently included in the incoming Finance Bill.

NEWS 17 December 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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