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Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

The Irish Farmers Journal understands that the VAT rate on non-oral vaccines is likely to be brought inline with the 0% rate that applies to oral vaccines, in next week's budget.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

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Úna Crawford O'Brien admits 'I couldn't cope' while caring for Bryan Murray

Úna Crawford O'Brien admits 'I couldn't cope' while caring for Bryan Murray

HEALTH 30 September 2026

Karl Henry shares powerful life lesson after emotional 115km Camino

Karl Henry shares powerful life lesson after emotional 115km Camino

HEALTH 30 September 2026

Patients forced to travel for stem-cell transplants amid calls for €27m CUH unit

Patients forced to travel for stem-cell transplants amid calls for €27m CUH unit

Patients forced to travel for stem-cell transplants amid calls for €27m CUH unit

HEALTH 30 September 2026

David Coleman: ‘children need to make mistakes’

David Coleman: ‘children need to make mistakes’

David Coleman: ‘children need to make mistakes’

HEALTH 23 September 2026

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Start here: your couch-to-5k training plan

Start here: your couch-to-5k training plan

Health and wellbeing coach Karl Henry explains how beginners can build fitness safely and confidently over a structured running programme.

HEALTH 9 September 2026

Actor Bradley Riches: ‘In the right environment, autistic people can flourish’

Actor Bradley Riches: ‘In the right environment, autistic people can flourish’

Award-winning actor, advocate and author Bradley Riches was non-speaking as a child – here he talks about finding his voice.

HEALTH 9 September 2026

Choileann Ni Choiligh: ‘go out and rock your bald head’

Choileann Ni Choiligh: ‘go out and rock your bald head’

Rose of Tralee winner Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh talks about removing her wig on national television and why she hopes others will feel more confident embracing alopecia.

HEALTH 9 September 2026

What is the grass situation on dairy farms?

What is the grass situation on dairy farms?

On the back of strong conditions, grass growth has taken off on many farms and, in some cases, is even starting to get too far ahead of cows, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 9 September 2026

Farm Tech Talk: generational renewal, livestock trade and grassland management

Farm Tech Talk: generational renewal, livestock trade and grassland management

This week, the panel focus on generational renewal, autumn animal health, the livestock trade and grass management.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Cavan meat plant closed by Food Safety Authority

Cavan meat plant closed by Food Safety Authority

Among the non-compliances found were widespread evidence of rodent droppings and a build-up of dirt in the premises.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Vaping: ‘the genie is out of the bottle now’

Vaping: ‘the genie is out of the bottle now’

With high-risk synthetic cannabinoids found in vape products sold in some Irish shops, concern is growing about what young people are inhaling.

HEALTH 9 September 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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