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Huge differential in sheep prices across the globe

French farmgate sheep prices are running in excess of €10.50/kg while in sharp contrast lamb prices in the Southern Hemisphere are running at €4.50/kg or lower.

MARKETS 16 April 2025

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Commission could allow TAMS amnesty for young farmers

Commission could allow TAMS amnesty for young farmers

NEWS 16 April 2025

INHFA calls for investigation into EU funding of NGOs

INHFA calls for investigation into EU funding of NGOs

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 16 April 2025

Irish farmers lobby in Brussels for EU land watchdog

Irish farmers lobby in Brussels for EU land watchdog

Irish farmers lobby in Brussels for EU land watchdog

NEWS 9 April 2025

EU animal disease strategy ‘not fit for purpose’ – MEP

EU animal disease strategy ‘not fit for purpose’ – MEP

EU animal disease strategy ‘not fit for purpose’ – MEP

NEWS 9 April 2025

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GAEC 2 proposal ‘disenfranchises’ small farmers – Sinn Féin

GAEC 2 proposal ‘disenfranchises’ small farmers – Sinn Féin

The party’s spokesperson on agriculture Martin Kenny raised concerns with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon in the Dáil on Thursday.

NEWS 24 March 2025

Grain Trends: steady markets as production estimated up

Grain Trends: steady markets as production estimated up

Grain markets are fairly steady at present. This week, world grain production was estimated up.

MARKETS 24 March 2025

Colm McCarthy: evolution of EU's CAP

Colm McCarthy: evolution of EU's CAP

For a small open economy, it makes sense to encourage production in sectors where there is a prospect of domestic and export sales on advantageous terms.

VIEWPOINTS 24 March 2025

‘Guts of a year’ to draw up Nature Restoration Law plan

‘Guts of a year’ to draw up Nature Restoration Law plan

There is just one year to set out how Ireland will meet the targets laid out in the EU Nature Restoration Law.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 March 2025

ICOS urges Commission not to use food in US tariff dispute

ICOS urges Commission not to use food in US tariff dispute

ICOS said the US is “an extremely important” market for Irish dairy farmers and the co-operative sector.

NEWS 24 March 2025

Greener animal feed labels on the way

Greener animal feed labels on the way

An updated document on animal feed labelling could see more feed manufacturers display the environmental impact of their feed on the label.

NEWS 24 March 2025

First key meeting to inform nature restoration plan to take place

First key meeting to inform nature restoration plan to take place

Once it has gone through public consultation, Ireland must submit the nature restoration plan to the European Commission by 1 September 2026.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 March 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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