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Colm McCarthy: Venezuela suffers double misfortune

It is highly unusual for the IMF to stand aside as it has done, or been forced to do, in Venezuela, and long-term observers of financial crisis management are suspicious.

OPINION 1 July 2026

Colm McCarthy: Venezuela suffers double misfortune

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John Murphy to retire from Tirlán and Glanbia boards

John Murphy to retire from Tirlán and Glanbia boards

NEWS 18 June 2026

No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

NEWS 9 June 2026

The Big Interview: Phil Hogan on the CAP budget, Trump and that FAO job

The Big Interview: Phil Hogan on the CAP budget, Trump and that FAO job

The Big Interview: Phil Hogan on the CAP budget, Trump and that FAO job

NEWS 3 June 2026

Opinion: there's little sign of urgency in EU's fertiliser action plan

Opinion: there's little sign of urgency in EU's fertiliser action plan

Opinion: there's little sign of urgency in EU's fertiliser action plan

OPINION 23 May 2026

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NI policy direction was set in 2022

NI policy direction was set in 2022

The direction of travel for farm policies was set by the previous Agriculture Minister.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 October 2025

DAERA find 5% of NI farms over £5m tax limit

DAERA find 5% of NI farms over £5m tax limit

Previous analysis by DAERA found that half of farms in Northern Ireland, covering 80% of the farmland area, were above the original £1m inheritance tax limit.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 October 2025

IHT changes won’t be easily forgotten

IHT changes won’t be easily forgotten

It would be very helpful if the APR/BPR threshold was scrapped, or as a minimum, increased to over £5m while also being linked to inflation.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Maurice Brady elected IFA Ulster-north Leinster chair

Maurice Brady elected IFA Ulster-north Leinster chair

The current chair of Cavan IFA was elected on Tuesday 2 December at a count in the Irish Farm Centre.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Opinion: could election fall-out affect hopes of a better CAP budget?

Opinion: could election fall-out affect hopes of a better CAP budget?

Catherine Connolly showed patience and political judgement in building the coalition that delivered her the presidency. The same qualities might help Micheál Martin negotiate a better CAP budget.

OPINION 22 October 2025

Former IFA presidents back Humphreys

Former IFA presidents back Humphreys

Nine IFA presidents and three ICMSA presidents have united in support of Heather Humphreys bid for the presidency, joined by Matt Dempsey and Gerry Boyle.

DEALER 22 October 2025

Gorman distances himself from ex-IFA leaders backing Humphreys

Gorman distances himself from ex-IFA leaders backing Humphreys

Francie Gorman has urged farmers not to spoil their votes in the presidential election.

NEWS 22 October 2025

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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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