Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:

• Plan for strict restrictions on calf exports to Netherlands from 2026;
• Agreement reached on new Farmers’ Charter;
• ACRES issues - particularly potential clawbacks - and recent balancing payments;
• GPS thefts, arrest, and IFA calling for rural crime unit;
• Interview with Minister Hackett on Green Party leadership run;
• Hedge cutting ban and gardens;

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