TB reactors surge to over 40,000
The latest Irish Farmers Journal analysis found that the 12-month herd incident rate for TB ended the year at exactly 6%.
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Weekend weather: dry, mild with occasional rain
Met Éireann has announced that the weekend will be mild with plenty of dry weather overall and highest temperatures of 12°C.
Storm Éowyn: preparing your farm for a storm
With the weather warnings set to begin at 2am on Friday morning, Teagasc has advised farmers to prepare their farms and livestock for the storm.
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Weekend weather: dry, mild with occasional rain
Met Éireann has announced that the weekend will be mild with plenty of dry weather overall and highest temperatures of 12°C.
Storm Éowyn: preparing your farm for a storm
With the weather warnings set to begin at 2am on Friday morning, Teagasc has advised farmers to prepare their farms and livestock for the storm.
Cork Marts reschedules sale days and times
Corrin Mart and Skibbereen Mart have had to reschedule sale times due to the weather.
Irish Farmers Journal Skibbereen Mart suckler event postponed
Adam Woods has news of a suckler event being postponed in Skibbereen on Thursday night on the back of a red weather warning.
In pictures: Flying trade for fat cattle in Ballymena
Buying demand for fat cattle has never been stronger with a bumper trade at the weekly sale in Ballymena Mart. Kieran Mailey reports
Sheep mart comment: pressure on hoggets but ewes firm
Some mart sales have seen prices hold steady to €2 to €3 easier, while others have seen prices reduce by €5 to €6-plus per head, with agents more coy in their purchasing activity.
Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs hit €4.97/kg in Milford
Rachel Gallagher reports from Milford Mart for its fortnightly sheep sale.
TB reactors surge to over 40,000
The latest Irish Farmers Journal analysis found that the 12-month herd incident rate for TB ended the year at exactly 6%.
Milk prices maintained for December supplies
Tirlán and Carbery have maintained their base prices for December while Kerry Dairy Ireland has increased its base price 0.47c/l, excluding VAT.
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Irish Farmers Journal Skibbereen Mart suckler event postponed
Adam Woods has news of a suckler event being postponed in Skibbereen on Thursday night on the back of a red weather warning.
Skibbereen Mart suckler event postponed due to weather
Suckler event being postponed in County Cork on Thursday night.
100% clearance on the Bellefield Belters online timed auction
The Bellefield Belters sale ran online through Harrison and Hetherington, writes Rachel Gallagher.
NI Texel club in-lamb sale hits a high of 2,300gns
Rachel Gallagher reports from Ballymena Livestock Market for the NI Texel club in-lamb sale.
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Aidan McDonnell, based near Roscommon town, explains how using Triple AAA Golden Maverick has resulted in ‘minimal sickness’ among his herd.
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Dairygold’s debt servicing costs tripled in the last two years
The processor had one of the highest debt servicing costs per litre of milk processed in the industry.
Dairygold’s loyalty payment for milk is a small-processor idea
Analysis shows that while some other processors have loyalty schemes none of larger processors in the country tie them to the price paid for milk.
Dairygold chair addresses the controversy over updated loyalty scheme
Pat Clancy answers questions on the proposed scheme and management of the co-op
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Sustainability progress on Irish farms
Origin Green sustainability and data analytics manager Dr Eleanor Murphy reports on Irish farm emissions.
Amazone's new Teres 200 plough lands in Ireland
The first of Amazone’s newly launched Teres 200 mounted reversible ploughs, suitable for medium-horsepower tractors up to 200hp, has just landed in Ireland.
Lamma 2025: New keenly priced quad brand on the block
Lamma 2025 marked the launch of a number of new ATV and UTV brands onto both UK and Irish markets, one of which was the Chinese built Aodes brand.
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New quad bike regulations - are you ready?
Quad bikes are designed to cope with a wide variety of terrain types and so are a fantastic aid for farm work - by Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager.
State-of-the-art dairy farm to go under the hammer
A modern yard and milking facilities are the star attractions of a 103ac residential farm near Tullow, writes Tommy Moyles.
Residential farm in Virginia would suit livestock enterprise
A 60ac residential farm with a traditional farmhouse and another derelict house also available has just come on the market, writes Tommy Moyles.
Scenic mountain views with Rathanna land holding
A small holding in the centre of Rathanna in Co Carlow is going for auction in the middle of February, writes Tommy Moyles.
New calf house reduces labour by 75%
The five-bay shed has seriously reduced labour, with the option being to install auto calf feeders in the future.
Farmers’ climate change views sought for online survey
The project was launched by a research team from Technological University Dublin (TUD) who developed the survey to gather insights that will help shape future support for Irish agriculture.
70% of farmers expect tillage area to remain stable
Farmers took part in a survey at the Dairygold tillage conference on land area. The majority expect land area to remain the same.
Mitchelstown AD plant will help farmers lower carbon footprint - Nephin
The company stated that the proposed development will provide new employment opportunities while positively impacting the sustainability and viability of associated farms.
Country Crest seeks permission to build anaerobic digestion plant
The farming and food company applied for planning permission for an anaerobic digestion plant on the site in 2012, but the permission expired in 2023.
Programme for Government strong on forestry
New Minister has a demanding programme during the lifetime of the present Government and will ultimately be judged on achieving a viable afforestation programme.
Hometree announces new head of woodlands and land partnerships
Marina Conway will lead the conservation charity’s efforts to restore ancient and long-established woodlands along Ireland's west coast, working closely with landowners, communities and policymakers.
News in-brief from across NI agriculture
Weekly round-up of news in-brief from across the NI agriculture industry
Bird flu strikes large egg unit in England
A large egg laying unit is to be culled in England due to confirmation of bird flu at the premises.
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‘It’s back to basics, washing hands often, and wearing a mask'
A trip to Dinos Alive in Dublin falls foul of norovirus and in any case the display failed to impress us adults. It is suitable only for young children, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Health special: big gulf between hospital parking income and costs
In 2023, hospitals took in nearly €16m in car parking fees. In part two of our series, we look into how that money was spent, writes Margaret Hawkins.
State-of-the-art dairy farm to go under the hammer
A modern yard and milking facilities are the star attractions of a 103ac residential farm near Tullow, writes Tommy Moyles.
Will Davy bring his magic touch to Antrim?
Ahead of the start of the hurling league, there is a sense of excitement in the Glens as the new manager bids to continue the team’s upward swing, writes Denis Hurley.
Celebrating the spirit of St Brigid at Kildare Festival
Immerse yourself in Brigidine traditions and honour the women of Ireland with events galore over the Bank Holiday weekend, writes Rosalind Skillen.
