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Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

The Straw Incorporation Measure has been hugely successful for tillage farmers, but where does the budget lie with one year to go in the measure asks Siobhán Walsh.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

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Proposed CAP cuts could see direct payments fall to €130/ha - IFA

Proposed CAP cuts could see direct payments fall to €130/ha - IFA

NEWS 12 August 2026

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

NEWS 12 August 2026

Taoiseach confident Ireland can secure deal on future of CAP

Taoiseach confident Ireland can secure deal on future of CAP

Taoiseach confident Ireland can secure deal on future of CAP

NEWS 9 August 2026

'I expect an increase' - Minister Heydon on 2027 agriculture budget

'I expect an increase' - Minister Heydon on 2027 agriculture budget

'I expect an increase' - Minister Heydon on 2027 agriculture budget

NEWS 9 August 2026

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Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra na Feirme has warned that Brittany Ferries’ decision to cease transporting livestock from Ireland will weaken competition, limit market choice and create further challenges for young farmers.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Up to €20,000 in thatching grants available

Up to €20,000 in thatching grants available

Last year, over €600,000 in funding was allocated for thatched buildings across the country.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Robots make their way west

Robots make their way west

UK farmers have been promised a significant sum for the development of robots and automated technology on farms while the Dealer was wondering if the robot seen at Bonniconlon show could jive.

DEALER 29 July 2026

Funding boost for British farmers to install farming robots

Funding boost for British farmers to install farming robots

The British government has announced £20m (€23m) in funding to develop agricultural robots and farm automation, helping farms tackle labour shortages.

NEWS 29 July 2026

14 group water schemes breached E. coli limits in 2025

14 group water schemes breached E. coli limits in 2025

Water quality in private water supplies including in small private supplies and private group schemes, is not as good as public water supplies, according to the EPA.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Call for new supermarkets with discounted food

Call for new supermarkets with discounted food

People before Profit want to see subsidised supermarkets paid for by taxing retail giants.

DEALER 29 July 2026

Hackett joins Glenisk board

Hackett joins Glenisk board

The organic yoghurt maker is based in Tullamore, Co Offaly, so she won’t have far to travel from the home farm.

DEALER 29 July 2026

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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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