Dempsey at Large: a bland consensus but still worthwhile
The comments by former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan left me apprehensive.
Tillage Podcast: still time to plant oilseed as harvest continues
This week’s show has a report on harvest from the northeast, has advice on oilseed rape planting and all the news.
Prescriptions will be legally required for doses
The new regulations provide for tighter controls around the prudent use of antiparasitic medications.
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How Cultivate’s quick loan approval process is making life easier for farmers
With a growing herd and on-farm enterprise, dairy farmers Andrew and Aodhagon Smith recognised the need to invest in their farm...
Tillage Podcast: still time to plant oilseed as harvest continues
This week’s show has a report on harvest from the northeast, has advice on oilseed rape planting and all the news.
Prescriptions will be legally required for doses
The new regulations provide for tighter controls around the prudent use of antiparasitic medications.
Regulator seeks more power to tackle retailer stonewalling
The chair of the regulator has written to Minister McConalogue seeking an update to the agri-food supply chain transparency law.
Minister Noonan wants to make water testing free for private wells
The Green Party minister stated that the test fees of around €200 should be covered for private drinking water wells.
Bright start to Cheviot sheep sales
A number of sales held in the last week all reported a similar trend of keen demand for relatively tight supplies of quality ewe hoggets and ewe lambs.
Martbids Database: weanling trade kicks on
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
In pictures: Castleisland fat stock show and sale
Castleisland Mart had a successful fat stock show and sale during the week with a full yard of fantastic stock on offer.
'Merchants hung out to dry on medicines bill' - ILMA
Adam Woods speaks to Offaly merchant Ollie Ryan about the signing into law of the new veterinary medicines bill.
‘Wriggle room’ needed on slurry spreading deadline - Sinn Féin
The party said that unpredictable weather patterns have affected fodder harvesting and slurry spreading, which has left farmers in a race against the clock to empty their tanks.
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Sustainability in Irish agriculture: rising to the challenge
Sustainability is a key focus in agricultural discussions, sparking a range of perspectives. For Irish farmers, it represents both a challenge and an opportunity.
Mastitis costs farms over €100m per year – Shalloo
Forty per cent of the costs associated with mastitis are due to reduced milk yield, Laurence Shalloo told an Animal Health Ireland conference in Kilkenny on Wednesday.
New vaccine for Crypto in calves
The new calf scour vaccine has been in development by MSD Animal Health for many years
Simmental females in demand at Ballinalare and Ranfurly production sale
Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from the Ballinalare and Ranfurly production sale, where prices reached 8,000gns.
Teagasc breeding pedigree bulls for AI
Nevan McKiernan has details of a Teagasc project which aims to breed elite pedigree Aberdeen Angus bulls for the dairy herd.
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Brexit costs start to bite as work starts in Holyhead
Irish exports to Britain have avoided Brexit inspection costs so far, but that will change with a new facility being built in Holyhead.
Regulator seeks more power to tackle retailer stonewalling
The chair of the regulator has written to Minister McConalogue seeking an update to the agri-food supply chain transparency law.
European Central Bank lowers borrowing costs again
Farm investment decisions are more constrained by uncertainty than interest rates.
Agri-food sector ‘backbone’ of Northern Ireland’s economy - UFU
The UFU has announced its 2025 budget proposal in response to Chancellor Rachael Reeves’ spending audit directive.
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Sustainability progress on Irish farms
Origin Green sustainability and data analytics manager Dr Eleanor Murphy reports on Irish farm emissions.
Claas strengthens UK digital business ahead of 'Connect' launch
Claas has made an investment to expand its digital business team to support both dealers and customers ahead of the launch of the Connect portal this October.
Lemken introduces new Solitair front hopper
German machinery manufacturer Lemken has added a new Solitair front hopper to work with rear combination units.
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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.
Co Kildare grazing farm for auction
A 65.5ac Co Kildare farm comprising of good grazing ground and cattle accommodation goes for public auction in late September, writes Tommy Moyles.
Slice of paradise for sale in Ards Peninsula
The guide price for the Co Down property as a whole is £5.15m (€6.1m), writes Peter McCann.
A haven for farming enthusiasts and nature lovers in Kinsale
Described as a biodiversity farm, the land near Ballinspittle village combines nature friendly areas with organic fruit, nut and vegetable production, writes Tommy Moyles.
Ticking the boxes on slurry storage requirements this winter
What farmers need to know amid updates and changes occurring to soiled water and slurry storage for 2024.
EU’s emissions reporting strategy remains fundamentally flawed
The climate council has again reported that agriculture is responsible for over a third of all Irish emissions, even though most of the sector’s output is exported, a flawed approach.
World Without Cows: what could the future hold?
Caitríona Morrissey attended the European premiere of a new documentary created by animal nutrition company Alltech.
RHI tariff rise worth £5,000 to claimants
The change will increase the annual cost of RHI from £5m to £15m, although it remains well within the available budget from the UK Treasury of £33m.
350ac solar farm proposed for Kerry
The project, which will be jointly owned by ESB Solar and the Irish developer Harmony Solar Ireland, is located across three land parcels in north Kerry.
Emissions targets now ‘bearing fruit’ - McConalogue
The report indicated that there should be more incentives to improve the uptake in low emission fertiliser and feed or slurry additives.
Farmers can’t be ‘in the red by going green’ - IFA
The CCAC’s annual review on agriculture and land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector said policies must be implemented that align with long-term climate and biodiversity objectives.
RHI tariff rise worth £5,000 to claimants
The change will increase the annual cost of RHI from £5m to £15m, although it remains well within the available budget from the UK Treasury of £33m.
Lakeland increases August milk price
NI's largest milk processor, Lakeland Dairies, has increased its August base price by 1p/l.
Comment
Editorial: Break the Cycle and get on your bikes for Ploughing 2024
According to new research, farmers aren't as physically active as they think but you can get a bit of exercise in at the Irish Farmers Journal stand at the Ploughing, writes Ciara Leahy.
Gardening with Gerry: bask in the glorious harlequin
As autumn progresses, and the flowers tail off slowly, by the end of September, the harlequin glory leaves begin to take on autumn hues, writes Gerry Daly.
North Wexford residential farm with derelict cottage
A 45ac residential farm in the north of Co Wexford is available in lots and goes for public auction later in September, writes Tommy Moyles.
Katherine O'Leary: 'stifled and silenced by fear of a church that was revered’
The recent Scoping Inquiry into abuse of children in schools run by religious orders has absolutely shocked the nation – and rightly so, writes Katherine O’Leary.
