Positivity mixed with unknowns needs leadership
The 2023 results do nothing to recognise what is happening at farm level as the rug is being pulled from under farmers.
Farmers urged to engage early with banks - ICMSA
With many farmers finding themselves in difficult financial situations after a challenging winter, the ICMSA has advised anyone worried about their farm finances to engage early with their bank.
Weekend to bring scattered showers - Met Éireann
Met Éireann has said that the weekend will bring scattered showers and cooler conditions.
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How FRS fencing and DURA² helped transform our home and farm
DURA² fencing provided John Paul Bennett and his wife Laura with a durable and environmentally friendly fencing solution for their home and farm.
Subsidy for methane-reducing feed additives on the cards
Some of the Government’s €14bn Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund could be directed towards cutting the cost of methane-busting feeds, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said.
EPA slashes emissions estimate for grasslands
The move came after scientific studies published last year found emissions from peat grasslands to be significantly overestimated.
Data centre targets do not compute
There is a threatened shortage of power with regular orange warnings of possible outages from Eirgrid. There is scepticism from climate experts that 2030 targets can be met.
Camera at the Mart: strong appetite from shippers in Cahir
Shanon Kinahan was in Cahir Mart last Friday night for its weekly calf sale, which saw just over 1,100 calves go under the hammer.
Camera at the Mart: first spring of calf sales under Birr Mart's belt
The Co Offaly mart ventured into calf sales for the first time this spring and manager Michael Harty has been pleased with how things panned out.
Camera at the Mart: cull ewes set the headlines in Blessington
The standout prices were €200 to €250 paid for heavy ewes, but the trade for light ewes was equally impressive.
Sheep mart prices: Insatiable appetite for slaughter-fit sheep
Demand is outstripping supplies for hoggets, lambs and cull ewes while the upturn in weather and high prices is inserting more life in to trade for ewes with lambs at foot
Farmers release the grazing reigns with settled weather
Declan Collins has a look at important measures to take this week to ensure quality grass in the cows' diet.
Fewer calves sent to factories
Adam Woods has the latest on calf slaughtering figures and how they compare with previous years.
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EIP calls announced for animal welfare and gender balance
The latest European Innovation Partnership project calls are two new themes not previously covered under this CAP funding source.
BVD eradication finishing line in sight - Minister
Good progress has been made with the incidence of BVD-positive calves decreasing to 0.03% in 2023 compared with 0.66% in 2013, the Minister said.
In pictures: Tullamore Charolais sale highlights
Shanon Kinahan takes a look back at the some of the highlights from the Charolais sale in Tullamore last weekend.
Clear path for T Junction in Athenry
Shanon Kinahan was in Athenry Mart last Thursday for the annual ILCS spring sale where 31 bulls averaged €4,124.
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Jump in US beef imports forecast for 2024
United States Department of Agriculture revises beef import forecast upwards as production in the US declines. Phelim O'Neill reports.
Ornua reports little change in revenue and dip in profit for 2023
Ornua value payment to members rose slightly to €74.5m for the year.
Turnover and profit fell at Carbery in 2023
Group produced “steady” performance in challenging year for dairy.
Ornua continues to add value for member co-ops
Co-op reports “solid” performance, despite drop in dairy markets in 2023.
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Sustainability progress on Irish farms
Origin Green sustainability and data analytics manager Dr Eleanor Murphy reports on Irish farm emissions.
Change of CEO at CNH
CNH Industrial, the parent company of brands such as Case IH and New Holland, has appointed Gerrit Marx as its new CEO.
Amazone acquires Brazilian fertiliser spreader manufacturer
The well-known German-based Amazone Group has announced that is has acquired Brazilian fertiliser spreader manufacturer MP Agro.
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Residential farm in the heart of tillage country in Carlow
This residential tillage farm with a three-bedroom bungalow near Tullow in Co Carlow is in good condition, while the yard has a machinery shed and a number of storage sheds, writes Paul Mooney.
New report reveals land prices could rise by 6% in 2024
The rise will follow improved milk prices and continuing strong demand from dairy farmers and investors, writes Paul Mooney.
58ac grass farm with farmyard in Waterford
The property includes a yard with an old hayshed and a cattle handling crush, writes Paul Mooney.
Approving all TAMS applications 'means nothing' until letters reach farmers
The ICMSA claims that while the announcement that all tranche three applications will be accepted is welcome, it means little until farmers get the green light to go ahead with works.
Subsidy for methane-reducing feed additives on the cards
Some of the Government’s €14bn Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund could be directed towards cutting the cost of methane-busting feeds, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said.
Almost 10,000ac of land included in new Kerry national park
Minister of State for nature Malcolm Noonan has moved to assure farmers in the area that no new regulatory burden will be placed on them as a result of the park's establishment.
Weather boost mentally positive
Of even more significance is the positive mental lift the dry weather is bringing to farmers all over the country.
Solar farm developers eye up 200ac land parcels
Solid legal advice is key to farmers getting watertight lease agreements with solar developers, a Teagasc energy expert stated.
Coillte to buy new lands in a ‘responsible way’
Coillte is planning on growing its base by 100,000ha of new forestry over the coming decades.
Opposition to Mayo forestry planting by French firm
Locals claim that 50% of the lands at Craggagh, between Balla and Kiltimagh, is already planted to Sitka spruce and other conifers.
News in-brief from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news in-brief from across the farming and food industry in NI
More growers leave Moy Park for eggs
Before eggs packers started recruiting existing poultry units, Moy Park had firm control over its supply chain.
Careers
Agri Aware launches Healthy Eating Week with school roadshows
Commencing next week, Agri Aware is carrying out school visits in Dublin and Louth for Healthy Eating Week in partnership with Dole Ireland, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Less talk, more action
The fixture-list is busy enough as it is, so The Sunday Game isn’t short of on-field material, writes Denis Hurley.
Entrepreneurs wanted for new training programme
€38,000 tax-free scholarship is available for entrepreneurs as part of the new food and agriculture innovation training programme (FAST-IP) aimed at mid-career professionals, writes Sarah McIntosh
Irish Horse: Willie Mullins could win the Eurovision... if he tried!
It’s gonna be “wall-to-wall Willie” as the Punchestown Festival kicks off next week, writes Mark Costello.
Emerging consumer trends for dairy products
One-hundred-and-seventy people attended the Bord Bia dairy markets seminar on Tuesday 16 April to gain insights on trade and consumer behaviours, writes Sarah McIntosh.
