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Macron’s gamble fails: new MEPs start chipping away at green agenda

The second round of France’s parliamentary election will be held on Sunday.

Nature restoration measures should be paused for legal clarity – INHFA

The INHFA has written to the European Commission asking that no further action be taken at this time by member states on the Nature Restoration…

Minister ‘satisfied’ the balance of trade favours the agri-food sector

Abiding by international trade rules ensures Irish farmers can maintain their premium place in overseas markets - McConalogue.

News in-brief from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from across the farming and food industry in NI.

Sheep Trends: hoggets rise by another 10c/kg

Hoggets are trading in greater volumes above €9/kg, while top prices for spring lambs are as high as €9.70/kg to €9.80/kg.

Significant change within government

We wish Simon Harris well, as he becomes Taoiseach at a critical juncture for Irish agriculture, the wider economy, and society.

From shed to show ring

Shanon Kinahan has all the information you need ahead of the Showmanship Basics event in Tullamore this Saturday.

Calf exports to Netherlands down 35%

Calf exports from Ireland to the Netherlands are significantly behind where they usually are according to Bord Bia data.

Heery hitting the high-end heifer market

Adam Woods visits a Cavan farmer aiming to breed high end heifers for a growing market.

Row over ICBF indices escalates

Adam Woods has the latest in the ICBF indices row, and the reaction from stakeholders.

Job well done for Dunshaughlin Community College

Students from Dunshaughlin Community College in Co Meath have won the 2024 Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition for their data-led sustaina…

Strong demand for Irish cattle

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade including news of big exporter activity around mart rings.

Suckler systems at a crossroads

Adam Woods previews what’s inside this week’s Irish Farmers Journal suckler Focus.

DAERA minister cuts ties with green group

New NI Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir was a member of the green lobby organisation, Friends of the Earth.

Farmer protests sweep across Europe

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Tillage dilemma - the real cost

The cumulative effect is what hits farmers and could ultimately push them out of tillage.

18 farms to host CalfCare Programme events this January

DairyBeef 500 is joining forces with Animal Health Ireland’s CalfCare Programme for 18 on-farm events, which will be held throughout the country…

Elho updates unique trailed forager rated for 400hp

Finnish manufacturer Elho has updated the pickup on its 7710T trailed forage harvester. The new design uses a camless design similar to the now…