Charlie McConalogue

Government parties lose their majority among farmers

Independent Ireland surge into second place among farmers as support for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil slumps to record lows.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Government parties lose their majority among farmers

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Former Coillte boss appointed as An Post CEO

Former Coillte boss appointed as An Post CEO

NEWS 25 June 2026

Minister ‘satisfied’ with appointment of Huey to Horse Sport Ireland board

Minister ‘satisfied’ with appointment of Huey to Horse Sport Ireland board

NEWS 29 May 2026

Opinion: Government standing by their man, while the IFA stands by its demand

Opinion: Government standing by their man, while the IFA stands by its demand

Opinion: Government standing by their man, while the IFA stands by its demand

OPINION 14 February 2026

€4.09m paid under 2025 dairy beef weighing scheme

€4.09m paid under 2025 dairy beef weighing scheme

€4.09m paid under 2025 dairy beef weighing scheme

NEWS 26 November 2025

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SWS payments commence at the lower rate of €11.50/ewe

SWS payments commence at the lower rate of €11.50/ewe

Payments totalling €16.44m were sanctioned this week to 13,175 farmers, or 90% of participants, who selected the standard date of 17 October 2025 for completion of actions.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Minister must find funds to stop €6m in drystock payment cuts – IFA

Minister must find funds to stop €6m in drystock payment cuts – IFA

The IFA estimated an additional €6m is needed to stop the cuts faced by drystock farmers.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Payment cuts to beef and sheep schemes

Payment cuts to beef and sheep schemes

The payment for the 2025 National Beef Welfare Scheme will be cut by €8/calf, while the National Sheep Welfare Scheme will be cut by €1.50/ewe.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community