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Farmer Writes: we need to futureproof the beef sector

A decade after the Brexit vote, Tommy Moyles thinks it could be another five years before the real impact of it will be felt on Irish beef farms.

FARMER WRITES 24 June 2026

Farmer Writes: we need to futureproof the beef sector

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‘Brexit broke Britain’ sign etched into English farmer's field

‘Brexit broke Britain’ sign etched into English farmer's field

NEWS 23 June 2026

Analysis: Brexit is bad, but could have been worse

Analysis: Brexit is bad, but could have been worse

NEWS 21 June 2026

Colm McCarthy: struggling Starmer's sea of troubles

Colm McCarthy: struggling Starmer's sea of troubles

Colm McCarthy: struggling Starmer's sea of troubles

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 2026

Editorial: a decade since Brexit with repercussions starting to bite

Editorial: a decade since Brexit with repercussions starting to bite

Editorial: a decade since Brexit with repercussions starting to bite

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 2026

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The tough task of being a farming leader

The tough task of being a farming leader

A new book by former NFU president Minette Batters offers a first-hand insight into a turbulent time for UK farming.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Farmer Writes: Brexit was Britain’s Titanic hour

Farmer Writes: Brexit was Britain’s Titanic hour

How the mighty have fallen and as a race, Great Britain is still in Empire mode and has failed to adjust to a post-colonial world.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Centrality of agriculture in Ireland needs to be reinforced – McWilliams

Centrality of agriculture in Ireland needs to be reinforced – McWilliams

David McWilliams was speaking at the Nuffield International Agri-Summit at the Killashee Hotel on Friday.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Dempsey at Large: The €8/kg mirage

Dempsey at Large: The €8/kg mirage

The forecast was very clear - an average factory price of €8/kg for 2026 could be expected. Did this forecast give a sense of misplaced confidence to the sector?

VIEWPOINTS 22 April 2026

Trade deals come home to roost

Trade deals come home to roost

Chicken has been a low-cost competitor for beef over decades. Greater access for beef imports through trade deals is a new challenge.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Editorial: Brexit bites Irish beef

Editorial: Brexit bites Irish beef

The fear will remain that any rush of cattle to Irish factories will squeeze prices as Irish beef competes with supplies from other countries.

VIEWPOINTS 22 April 2026

Irish beef losing market share in UK

Irish beef losing market share in UK

Irish beef is now facing sustained competition for market share in the UK.

NEWS 22 April 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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