Farm incomes

Dempsey at Large: dealing with volatility

From an agricultural point of view, the risks and possibilities for Ireland have never been greater.

VIEWPOINTS 30 September 2026

Dempsey at Large: dealing with volatility

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Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

LETTERS 29 September 2026

'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

NEWS 23 September 2026

Pessimism sweeps farm sector but dairy farmers show hope

Pessimism sweeps farm sector but dairy farmers show hope

Pessimism sweeps farm sector but dairy farmers show hope

NEWS 16 September 2026

Larger farms have the highest tillage margins

Larger farms have the highest tillage margins

Larger farms have the highest tillage margins

NEWS 16 September 2026

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CBAM tax to double price of fertiliser

CBAM tax to double price of fertiliser

A recent economic assessment claimed CBAM will hit agricultural output and cut Irish farm incomes by at least 12% by 2030.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

Nitrogen costs to double by 2030

An economic assessment of CBAM claims the measure will hit farm output and cut Irish farm incomes by at least 12%.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Dairy incomes down over €30,000

Dairy incomes down over €30,000

Global milk supply continues to outstrip demand which has led to a milk price reduction of 10c/l since last August.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Dairy farm incomes down by over €30,000 in first half of 2026

Dairy farm incomes down by over €30,000 in first half of 2026

Global milk supply continues to outstrip demand which has led to a milk price reduction of 10c/l since last August.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Editorial: back to reality for farm incomes in 2026

Editorial: back to reality for farm incomes in 2026

Carcase weights have also improved considerably since the beginning of the project.

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

Farm incomes back in the shade

Farm incomes back in the shade

The news that farm incomes have fallen dramatically this year is hardly surprising, but it is a massive concern that needs addressing.

DEALER 22 July 2026

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

Volatility and the high cost of doing business are dominant themes in the IFA's proposal package for Budget 2027.

NEWS 22 July 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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