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Potato yields set to drop as ongoing drought forces farmers to irrigate

Potato yields are expected to be well back following months of dry weather and irrigation, but IFA potato chair Jason O'Leary has stressed there will be enough potatoes to supply the Irish market.

NEWS 13 August 2026

Potato yields set to drop as ongoing drought forces farmers to irrigate

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Bluetongue concerns grow as conditions turn 'ideal' for midge activity

Bluetongue concerns grow as conditions turn 'ideal' for midge activity

NEWS 12 August 2026

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

All rosy in the Tullamore tent

All rosy in the Tullamore tent

All rosy in the Tullamore tent

NEWS 12 August 2026

IFJ Junior: ‘I didn’t think the tractor video would get so much traction’

IFJ Junior: ‘I didn’t think the tractor video would get so much traction’

IFJ Junior: ‘I didn’t think the tractor video would get so much traction’

FEATURES 12 August 2026

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'Reckless' to go ahead with plans to increase fuel prices - IFA

'Reckless' to go ahead with plans to increase fuel prices - IFA

Excise duty on fuel is due to be re-introduced on 1 September, with a gradual restoration of all levies by 1 December.

NEWS 10 August 2026

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

The Minister said that he will consider reconvening the National Fodder and Food Security Committee once results of the Teagasc national fodder survey are made available later this month.

NEWS 10 August 2026

IFA calls on Boortmalt to scrap €10/t malting barley surcharge

IFA calls on Boortmalt to scrap €10/t malting barley surcharge

The premium between malting barley and feed barley is potentially very small in 2026, IFA national grain chair John Murphy has said.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

Recent warm weather has resulted in strawberries ripening up quicker than usual, growers have said.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Have your say on the Tirlán-Ornua butter row

Have your say on the Tirlán-Ornua butter row

The Irish Farmers Journal wants to hear from dairy farmers about Tirlán’s move in the US butter market.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Minister called on to reconvene national fodder committee

Minister called on to reconvene national fodder committee

Ongoing dry weather is now starting to create major challenges on dairy and drystock farms across much of the country, the IFA has warned.

NEWS 10 August 2026

'Race to the bottom' warning as cheaper Irish butter competes with Kerrygold

'Race to the bottom' warning as cheaper Irish butter competes with Kerrygold

It is understood that the IFA met with Tirlán on Monday to discuss the co-ops recent move to supply a large US retailer with grass-fed butter for its own brand range.

NEWS 10 August 2026

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