Farmers

Department reminds farmers about attendance at voluntary ACRES training course

The 31 March 2026 is the last date on which farmers participating in the tranche one can attend a voluntary ACRES training programme.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Department reminds farmers about attendance at voluntary ACRES training course

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Inside the Farmers Journal: fertiliser trade in chaos and IFA/Bord Bia row

Inside the Farmers Journal: fertiliser trade in chaos and IFA/Bord Bia row

NEWS 5 March 2026

Green diesel surges 21c/l in just days

Green diesel surges 21c/l in just days

NEWS 5 March 2026

Editorial: war of words continues

Editorial: war of words continues

Editorial: war of words continues

VIEWPOINTS 4 March 2026

Easing of calf prices as numbers increase

Easing of calf prices as numbers increase

Easing of calf prices as numbers increase

NEWS 4 March 2026

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28 days inside Bord Bia: reaction from the five

28 days inside Bord Bia: reaction from the five

One of the five protesters, Patrick McCormick, said: 'We are well pleased to get to the point that we have, we are not where we want to be yet, but we are well on the road.'

NEWS 1 March 2026

Beef finishers facing a £200 loss this spring

Beef finishers facing a £200 loss this spring

Beef finishers in NI face losses of almost £200 per head this spring as falling factory prices and rising input costs squeeze margins.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 March 2026

Red diesel prices surge to over 100p/l

Red diesel prices surge to over 100p/l

Red diesel prices have surged across NI, with quotes exceeding 105p/l as global tensions in the Middle East drive sharp increases in fuel costs.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: calves sell to €910 in Ballyjamesduff

Camera at the Mart: calves sell to €910 in Ballyjamesduff

Farmers outcompeted exporters in Ballyjamesduff for calves, with an absence of northern buyers not affecting trade.

MARKETS 1 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: 2,200 calves on offer in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: 2,200 calves on offer in Bandon

Bandon Mart had a busy sale with over 2,200 calves going through the ring at the west Cork venue. Farmers and shippers were active throughout the sale, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 1 March 2026

Over €200,000 invested in nature in 2025 through Refarm project

Over €200,000 invested in nature in 2025 through Refarm project

Farmer-led funding for 2026 to increase to €400.

NEWS 1 March 2026

Quality assurance has higher market value

Quality assurance has higher market value

Even when it isn't reflected in farm gate price, quality assured product usually has a higher selling value in the market place

NEWS 1 March 2026

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Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

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Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

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