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ACA warns of serious future slurry problems

Cavan-based adviser Tom Canning said slurry storage was the most critical concern facing farmers at the moment, particularly those in the south and the east.

NEWS 12 February 2026

ACA warns of serious future slurry problems

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Straw trade remains in the doldrums despite weeks of bad weather

Straw trade remains in the doldrums despite weeks of bad weather

NEWS 12 February 2026

Teagasc to scale back Signpost Programme

Teagasc to scale back Signpost Programme

NEWS 11 February 2026

Postal problems hit BVD and genotyping schemes

Postal problems hit BVD and genotyping schemes

Postal problems hit BVD and genotyping schemes

NEWS 11 February 2026

€540/ac paid for land lease in Kilkenny

€540/ac paid for land lease in Kilkenny

€540/ac paid for land lease in Kilkenny

NEWS 9 February 2026

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Massive surge in Kiwi beef exports to Britain

Massive surge in Kiwi beef exports to Britain

Irish and EU share of British beef imports under growing pressure from southern hemisphere suppliers.

NEWS 29 January 2026

Dairy sector facing €1.32bn income shock this year

Dairy sector facing €1.32bn income shock this year

ICMSA estimates that milk receipts this year will total €3.36 billion, back from €4.68 billion in 2025.

NEWS 29 January 2026

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

A European Court of Auditors report has warned that Europe must diversify its sources of lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and some rare earth elements.

NEWS 29 January 2026

CAP slated in EU committee's assessment

CAP slated in EU committee's assessment

The proposals were dismissed as having 'no directional purpose, clear objectives or long-term vision for EU agriculture'.

NEWS 29 January 2026

Farmer assistance sought to protect peregrine falcons

Farmer assistance sought to protect peregrine falcons

Birdwatch Ireland has warned that increased raiding of peregrine falcon nests in Britain could also be happening here.

NEWS 29 January 2026

Dairy commodities have hit 'bottom of the bucket'

Dairy commodities have hit 'bottom of the bucket'

Dairy prices may have bottomed out, but markets are unlikely to bounce back in the short term, according to UK analyst Nick Holt-Martyn.

NEWS 29 January 2026

Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

A tight supply of dairy stock, especially cows, has been a critical to keeping a high floor on prices.

NEWS 29 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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