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In pictures: all the action from day one of Ploughing 2026

Take a look at some of our favourite photos from this week's National Ploughing Championships in Screggan.

NEWS 16 September 2026

In pictures: all the action from day one of Ploughing 2026

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Macra proposes 10% ring-fenced CAP funding for generational renewal

Macra proposes 10% ring-fenced CAP funding for generational renewal

NEWS 15 September 2026

Issues between worker and president saw Macra CEO threaten to end Make the Moove

Issues between worker and president saw Macra CEO threaten to end Make the Moove

NEWS 11 September 2026

Key considerations for young farmers for farm business planning

Key considerations for young farmers for farm business planning

Key considerations for young farmers for farm business planning

NEWS 12 September 2026

Food security concerns as 83% of fruit and veg are imported in Ireland

Food security concerns as 83% of fruit and veg are imported in Ireland

Food security concerns as 83% of fruit and veg are imported in Ireland

NEWS 10 September 2026

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Inside the Farmers Journal: CAP budget and young farmer drug use

Inside the Farmers Journal: CAP budget and young farmer drug use

On this week’s show, we hear about the rise in young farmer drug use, the standing of the CAP budget and the Glanbia board’s experience of 9/11 25 years ago this week.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Editorial: more progress needed on generational renewal

Editorial: more progress needed on generational renewal

We need faster progress if we are to encourage young people into farming.

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

There have been no reports of farm ministers mounting a fight against plans to abolish entitlements, as Minister Heydon expects they will agree key details of future schemes over the coming weeks.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Dublin farmer crowned 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Dublin farmer crowned 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Shane Halpin runs Welgro Produce with business partner Seán, growing 7ac of cucumbers across multiple sites in north County Dublin.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Six finalists revealed for 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Six finalists revealed for 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Six young farmers from five counties are in the running to be crowned the 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Suspension of Brazilian beef imports to EU a significant step - Macra

Suspension of Brazilian beef imports to EU a significant step - Macra

Macra has said the suspension of Brazilian beef imports highlights a significant step towards protecting a level playing field for Irish and European farmers.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Cocaine use ‘normalised’ among young farmers

Cocaine use ‘normalised’ among young farmers

Cocaine use is on the rise among young farmers in rural Ireland, as contractors raise concerns over the use of drug money to finance new fleets of machinery that are appearing ‘out of nowhere’.

CL-IFJHOME 9 September 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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