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Italy tops up fertiliser support for farmers to €136m

Italian move comes as Irish farmers seek a similar top-up in fertiliser support funds to help with the sharp increase in fertiliser costs due to Middle East conflict.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Italy tops up fertiliser support for farmers to €136m

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Extreme heat and drought costs Italian farmers €3bn

Extreme heat and drought costs Italian farmers €3bn

NEWS 13 August 2026

Parmesan and French onion soup shortages

Parmesan and French onion soup shortages

DEALER 22 July 2026

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

NEWS 6 June 2026

Vector impresses on Italian beef farms

Vector impresses on Italian beef farms

Vector impresses on Italian beef farms

BUILDINGS 20 May 2026

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Calf exports drop 19,000 head on 2025

Calf exports drop 19,000 head on 2025

While shippers have been busy in March and April, the loss of the Polish market to calves for most of the early part of 2026 means it's proving difficult for numbers to reach the heights of last year.

MARKETS 24 December 2025

EU milk supply up 5% in January

EU milk supply up 5% in January

Milk supply is up across the EU and internationally, the latest EU data shows.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Argentinian president warns EU not to meddle with safeguards in Mercosur deal

Argentinian president warns EU not to meddle with safeguards in Mercosur deal

Adam Woods has the latest on the Mercosur trade deal and news of some unrest in one of the Mercosur countries.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Some countries still undecided on Mercosur deal ahead of crunch vote

Some countries still undecided on Mercosur deal ahead of crunch vote

Adam Woods has the latest on the Mercosur trade deal ahead of a crunch meeting of EU ambassadors.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Brazilian beef containing illegal hormone entered Irish food chain

Brazilian beef containing illegal hormone entered Irish food chain

Adam Woods reveals that Brazilian beef with an illegal carcinogenic hormone has entered the Irish food chain.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Mercosur vote could take place on Friday 9 January

Mercosur vote could take place on Friday 9 January

Adam Woods has the latest on the Mercosur trade deal and news of a potential signing this week.

MARKETS 24 December 2025

Editorial: Taoiseach's comments must be clarified

Editorial: Taoiseach's comments must be clarified

Has the linking of the Nitrates derogation extension and Ireland’s Mercosur vote been discussed at cabinet meetings?

VIEWPOINTS 24 December 2025

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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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