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Fast-tracked payments on table

Minister Heydon confirmed that the Fodder and Food Security Committee will meet this week, but is introducing no immediate support measures for drought-affected farmers.

NEWS 19 August 2026
Fast-tracked payments on table
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Beef Welfare Scheme 2026: eligibility, payments and application deadline
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New 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm
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Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

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Farm wells going dry 'right, left and centre' as drought grips southeast
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Editorial: fundamental challenges facing Ireland’s tillage sector

In tillage, the old cycle of perhaps three good years and two bad years in every five, has disappeared.

by Aidan Brennan
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Green diesel prices rise again as September excise duty return looms

Continued tensions in the Middle East are putting pressures on the price of fuel, with green diesel prices ranging from €1.39/l to €1.46/l including VAT.

NEWS 19 August 2026
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West Cork 15.5ac coastal farm with sea views comes move-in ready

With its combination of coastal location, residential appeal and manageable landholding, the farm is attracting strong interest from buyers.
FOR SALE 19 August 2026
West Cork 15.5ac coastal farm with sea views comes move-in ready
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1 Beef Welfare Scheme 2026: eligibility, payments and application deadline

Beef Welfare Scheme 2026: eligibility, payments and application deadline
2 The counties with the most new combine harvesters in 2026

The counties with the most new combine harvesters in 2026
3 New 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

New 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm
4 Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

5 Farm wells going dry 'right, left and centre' as drought grips southeast

Farm wells going dry 'right, left and centre' as drought grips southeast

 

6 West Cork 15.5ac coastal farm with sea views comes move-in ready

West Cork 15.5ac coastal farm with sea views comes move-in ready
7 Kildare contractor puts Alstrong grass reseeding machine through its paces

Kildare contractor puts Alstrong grass reseeding machine through its paces
8 Farmers 'forced to sell cattle' to pay drug debts amid rising rural crime

Farmers 'forced to sell cattle' to pay drug debts amid rising rural crime

9 Camera at the Mart: heavy bullocks and light heifers sought after in Portumna

Camera at the Mart: heavy bullocks and light heifers sought after in Portumna
10 Farm contractors face double hit as drought cuts work and threatens cash flow

Farm contractors face double hit as drought cuts work and threatens cash flow