Volatility

Dempsey at Large: dealing with volatility

From an agricultural point of view, the risks and possibilities for Ireland have never been greater.

VIEWPOINTS 30 September 2026

Dempsey at Large: dealing with volatility

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

LETTERS 29 September 2026

Long-term outlook for dairy markets remains strong

Long-term outlook for dairy markets remains strong

NEWS 23 September 2026

Calls for Government to pay out unspent fuel-support funds

Calls for Government to pay out unspent fuel-support funds

Calls for Government to pay out unspent fuel-support funds

NEWS 21 September 2026

Tillage farming to have a bright future in Ireland

Tillage farming to have a bright future in Ireland

Tillage farming to have a bright future in Ireland

NEWS 19 September 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

Concerns were also raised about the lack of power that the Agri Food Regulator has to obtain information from other players in the agri food chain.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Colm McCarthy: Ireland will not be immune if there is an international downturn

Colm McCarthy: Ireland will not be immune if there is an international downturn

The budget deterioration is accelerating despite the continuing inrush of corporation tax revenue.

VIEWPOINTS 15 July 2026

Dempsey at Large: the lack of a safety net hits EU farms

Dempsey at Large: the lack of a safety net hits EU farms

Pig meat is just another example of producers taking the full brunt of market fluctuations.

VIEWPOINTS 15 July 2026

Lack of competition contributing to higher green diesel prices - FCI

Lack of competition contributing to higher green diesel prices - FCI

According to the latest FCI agri-diesel price index, average green diesel prices continued to climb throughout July, even as white diesel prices eased.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Farm incomes back in the shade

Farm incomes back in the shade

The news that farm incomes have fallen dramatically this year is hardly surprising, but it is a massive concern that needs addressing.

DEALER 15 July 2026

Dempsey at Large: Food and farming sidelined

Dempsey at Large: Food and farming sidelined

Paschal Donohoe points out the constraints of modern political office and the volatility of voters.

VIEWPOINTS 15 July 2026

Attractiveness of sector key for farm succession - Teagasc

Attractiveness of sector key for farm succession - Teagasc

A vibrant outside economy, coupled with a different view on work-life balance and quality of life, in addition to the challenges within the sector, are major challenges in succession, Teagasc said.

NEWS 15 July 2026

SPONSORED

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

LOAD MORE STORIES