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Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

For both Ireland and the EU, the recent global instability has laid bare the importance of maintaining our own food supply, writes Aindrias Moynihan.

OPINION 12 August 2026

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

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Tillage support packages 'must be delivered and extended'

Tillage support packages 'must be delivered and extended'

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Peter 'Chap' Cleere: 'I'll only be a minute' is a phrase every farmer knows

Peter 'Chap' Cleere: 'I'll only be a minute' is a phrase every farmer knows

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Three-in-a-row loss for Fianna Fáil

Three-in-a-row loss for Fianna Fáil

Three-in-a-row loss for Fianna Fáil

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Minister of State Niall Collins appointed forestry minister

Minister of State Niall Collins appointed forestry minister

Minister of State Niall Collins appointed forestry minister

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No by-election blues for Fine Gael

No by-election blues for Fine Gael

The success of Seán Kyne in Galway West was notable as a government bye-election success is rare, but also because of a strong transfer of votes to him from the left.

DEALER 3 December 2025

Jackie Cahill set to become chair of National Milk Agency

Jackie Cahill set to become chair of National Milk Agency

The former Fianna Fáil TD from Tipperary is set to take over from Denis Murphy, who held the role for over 30 years.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Dempsey at Large: remembering Ireland's longest serving Minister for Agriculture

Dempsey at Large: remembering Ireland's longest serving Minister for Agriculture

James Ryan had, during the economic war, overseen the creation of a compulsory tillage policy.

VIEWPOINTS 3 December 2025

IFA campaign against Larry Murrin to escalate

IFA campaign against Larry Murrin to escalate

Following an emotionally charged meeting in Athy, the IFA is set to descend on Newbridge next Saturday, where Kildare and Meath are schedueld to play a football league match.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

A vote on Mercosur is still set to take place on Friday, with EU ambassadors voting on the deal in Brussels.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Rural revolt on Mercosur

Rural revolt on Mercosur

MEPs, backbench TDs, government independents and all opposition parties are united in calling for the government to oppose Mercosur

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McGrath and the derogation debate

McGrath and the derogation debate

McGrath made one big impact with his Morning Ireland intervention into the derogation discussions.

DEALER 3 December 2025

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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