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ABP to close retail packing factory, affecting 338 jobs

ABP's "intention to cease retail packing" in Northern Ireland will cause job losses.

NEWS 20 January 2026

ABP to close retail packing factory, affecting 338 jobs

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GDT index up for second consecutive auction

GDT index up for second consecutive auction

NEWS 20 January 2026

Tirlán holds price for December and promises the same for January and February

Tirlán holds price for December and promises the same for January and February

NEWS 20 January 2026

Sinn Féin calls on Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

Sinn Féin calls on Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

Sinn Féin calls on Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

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Farmers take anti-Mercosur fight to MEPs on the streets in Strasbourg

Farmers take anti-Mercosur fight to MEPs on the streets in Strasbourg

Farmers take anti-Mercosur fight to MEPs on the streets in Strasbourg

NEWS 20 January 2026

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Bantry Bay in sight of 74ac west Cork farm

Bantry Bay in sight of 74ac west Cork farm

A residential farm near Bantry has garnered lots of attention since it came on the market recently.

FOR SALE 20 January 2026

Larry Murrin has engaged with Bord Bia board on imports – Minister

Larry Murrin has engaged with Bord Bia board on imports – Minister

Larry Murrin has "discharged his duties as chairman of Bord Bia in a satisfactory manner to date", Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said.

NEWS 20 January 2026

Argentinian president warns EU not to meddle with safeguards in Mercosur deal

Argentinian president warns EU not to meddle with safeguards in Mercosur deal

Adam Woods has the latest on the Mercosur trade deal and news of some unrest in one of the Mercosur countries.

NEWS 20 January 2026

UK breeding conference: real concern for future of UK suckler cow

UK breeding conference: real concern for future of UK suckler cow

Adam Woods reports from the annual British Cattle Breeding Conference in the UK.

NEWS 20 January 2026

Listen: 'More information needed on mart boards on animals at UK cattle sales'

Listen: 'More information needed on mart boards on animals at UK cattle sales'

Adam Woods reports from the annual British Cattle Breeding Conference in the UK.

NEWS 20 January 2026

ICMSA urges Bord Bia to convene board meeting on Brazilian beef imports

ICMSA urges Bord Bia to convene board meeting on Brazilian beef imports

The call comes as Dawn Farm Foods confirmed 1% of its beef supplies last year were sourced from Brazil, with the company's CEO also being Bord Bia's chair.

NEWS 20 January 2026

Listen: Growing Minds - episode three: choosing the right course

Listen: Growing Minds - episode three: choosing the right course

On the third episode of Growing Minds, Sarah McIntosh speaks with Emily McDonnell, a first-year student who followed her passion in agriculture when it came to the CAO application.

PODCAST 20 January 2026

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Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet SFM Show

Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet Spring Farm Machinery Show at the Green Glens Arena.

Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet SFM Show

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