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IFA calls on minister to publish Draft Nature Restoration Plan

The IFA's John Murphy said farmers want to be actively involved in shaping the measures that will affect their lives and livelihoods.

NEWS 30 September 2026

IFA calls on minister to publish Draft Nature Restoration Plan

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Final NAP proposals need changes, says Muir

Final NAP proposals need changes, says Muir

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Link ANC payments to nature, MLAs told

Link ANC payments to nature, MLAs told

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Commission considering a delay to EU fuel import industry methane rules

Commission considering a delay to EU fuel import industry methane rules

Commission considering a delay to EU fuel import industry methane rules

NEWS 29 September 2026

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New farmer funds and extra scheme places promised as nature plan drafted

New farmer funds and extra scheme places promised as nature plan drafted

Many measures that are pencilled in in the draft plan have already been rolled out at farm level, including the removal of invasive species and rewetting peaty farmland.

NEWS 19 September 2026

2026 a bumper year for apples as orchards enjoy harvest

2026 a bumper year for apples as orchards enjoy harvest

This harvest festival is rooted in the principles of food sovereignty and community building with a focus on heritage varieties of apple

NEWS 19 September 2026

Weekly news in brief for NI farmers

Weekly news in brief for NI farmers

Weekly news round up from across the farming and food industry in Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 September 2026

Desperate Farmhusband: 'farmers are the best problem solvers – better than AI'

Desperate Farmhusband: 'farmers are the best problem solvers – better than AI'

After a summer of drought and instability on the farm, our Desperate Farmhusband is planning for a better year in 2027.

CL-IFJHOME 19 September 2026

Extreme weather is now Europe’s biggest food security worry

Extreme weather is now Europe’s biggest food security worry

Additionally, 71% of Europeans are aware of the Common Agricultural Policy. However, just 10% ‘know the details’ of this policy, the survey found.

NEWS 19 September 2026

Germinal's €5.8m investment to double grass seed quality and processing capacity

Germinal's €5.8m investment to double grass seed quality and processing capacity

Construction is expected to be completed by March 2027, with a new cleaning and processing plant installed ahead of the 2027 harvest.

NEWS 19 September 2026

Forestry as a sustainable farm business model

Forestry as a sustainable farm business model

For farmers looking to strengthen and diversify their income, forestry offers a real opportunity to make productive use of their land, writes Niall Collins, Minister of State

NEWS 19 September 2026

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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

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