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Some malt-barley suppliers to be paid more for feed barley

Suppliers may be disappointed with the price they will receive for high-quality malting barley.

NEWS 29 September 2026

Some malt-barley suppliers to be paid more for feed barley

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Fertiliser usage affected by drought

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

NEWS 23 September 2026

Big surge in fertiliser sales in September

Big surge in fertiliser sales in September

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Heavy utilisation of overdrafts expected in back end - Bank of Ireland

Heavy utilisation of overdrafts expected in back end - Bank of Ireland

Heavy utilisation of overdrafts expected in back end - Bank of Ireland

NEWS 16 September 2026

Vet app shortlisted for award at Ploughing 2026

Vet app shortlisted for award at Ploughing 2026

Vet app shortlisted for award at Ploughing 2026

NEWS 10 September 2026

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Fertiliser deadline: farmers must declare closing stocks by 15 October

Fertiliser deadline: farmers must declare closing stocks by 15 October

Farmers and other professional fertiliser users must submit an annual closing stock declaration to the National Fertiliser Database, including a nil declaration where no fertiliser is held.

SCHEMES 29 May 2026

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

Farm organisations have been calling on the Minister to reconvene the committee with immediate effect.

NEWS 29 May 2026

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Almost 1,100 approval letters were issued as of 21 July and farmers have until 31 August 2026 to purchase items under the scheme.

SCHEMES 29 May 2026

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

Moisture content impacts on grain weight and bonuses and deductions. In this article we look at some of the calculations.

CROPS 29 May 2026

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

Moisture content impacts on grain weight and bonuses and deductions. In this article we look at some of the calculations.

CROPS 29 May 2026

Farmers must shop local, or pay the price

Farmers must shop local, or pay the price

Farmers spend money locally, and that generates significant employment in both upstream and downstream industries, but the shadow of online shopping threatens the circular rural economy

DEALER 29 May 2026

Extension to deadline for badger biosecurity scheme applications

Extension to deadline for badger biosecurity scheme applications

Grant aid reaches a maximum of €2,000 excluding VAT i.e. maximum grant payable under this scheme.

NEWS 29 May 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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