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Tillage won't be a major player in the land market

Tillage farmers are unlikely to be major players in the land market for 2026, as incomes come under pressure and rental prices remain high.

LAND REPORT 6 February 2026

Tillage won't be a major player in the land market

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Ornua PPI falls for January milk

Ornua PPI falls for January milk

LETTERS 5 February 2026

Blackgrass and its unlikely sources prove costly

Blackgrass and its unlikely sources prove costly

CROPS 4 February 2026

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

FEATURE 4 February 2026

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Communication is the key to good labour relations

NEWS 28 January 2026

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Farmer Writes: far from optimistic milk price outlook

Farmer Writes: far from optimistic milk price outlook

In recent years of strong milk prices, many of us - myself included - have probably taken our eye off the ball somewhat when it comes to cost control.

FARMER WRITES 14 January 2026

Barley price declines as the price of a pint goes up

Barley price declines as the price of a pint goes up

The price of a tonne of malting barley has been declining since a peak in 2022. Meanwhile the price of a pint has increased.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Planning time for spring grazing

Planning time for spring grazing

With calving just around the corner, time is running out to plan the start of grazing. For those who haven't yet, walking the farm and developing a spring rotation planner are key.

MANAGEMENT 14 January 2026

EU presidency to cost Department of Agriculture €3.3m

EU presidency to cost Department of Agriculture €3.3m

Overtime for Department staff arising from extended working hours associated with the preparation and delivery of presidency events and meetings is expected to cost €160,000.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Farm Tech Talk: beef trade, sheep numbers and milk markets

Farm Tech Talk: beef trade, sheep numbers and milk markets

On this week's Farm Tech Talk show, the team talks about the Mercosur deal and the beef trade, sheep numbers in Europe and milk markets.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Cutting costs at the forefront of IGA conference

Cutting costs at the forefront of IGA conference

With margins set to be tight in 2026, finding opportunities to reduce all costs on the farm will be important to get through the year. That was one of the key message at the IGA dairy conference

MANAGEMENT 14 January 2026

Labour the biggest issue for Ireland’s food exporters

Labour the biggest issue for Ireland’s food exporters

The CEO sentiment survey undertaken by Bord Bia shows that the cost of, and access to, workers remains the biggest challenge facing food businesses.

NEWS 14 January 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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