Farmers warned of high lead poisoning risk for livestock in spring
Lead is highly toxic to animals, mainly affecting cattle and sheep, with calves being particularly at risk due to their increased susceptibility and curious nature.
Irish grain must be recognised in same way as beef - IGGG
Bobby Miller spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal ahead of the IGGG annual general meeting in Portlaoise on Friday, where he appealed for more growers to join the group.
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Nine months’ pneumonia virus protection with only two injections
Kevin Moran farms 105 hectares with 260 cows, in a spring-calving, grass-based system in Caherlistrane, Co Galway. All young stock are contract-reared from 13 weeks of age, to the point of calving.
Farmers warned of high lead poisoning risk for livestock in spring
Farmers warned of high lead poisoning risk for livestock in spring
Lead is highly toxic to animals, mainly affecting cattle and sheep, with calves being particularly at risk due to their increased susceptibility and curious nature.
Irish grain must be recognised in same way as beef - IGGG
Irish grain must be recognised in same way as beef - IGGG
Bobby Miller spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal ahead of the IGGG annual general meeting in Portlaoise on Friday, where he appealed for more growers to join the group.
TB cannot continue 'for everyone's sake' - Heydon
TB cannot continue 'for everyone's sake' - Heydon
Overall exchequer expenditure on the TB programme in 2024 amounted to over €100m.
Man in his 60s dies in Kerry farm incident
Man in his 60s dies in Kerry farm incident
The farm incident occurred late Friday in north Co Kerry and the HSA are now investigating the death.
Sheep mart prices: hoggets increase by €3 to €6/head
Sheep mart prices: hoggets increase by €3 to €6/head
The increase in factory appetite for hoggets has resulted in much more life in the trade, with agents willing to compete with much greater intensity.
Martbids Database: weanling bull trade takes massive jump
Martbids Database: weanling bull trade takes massive jump
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
Camera at the Mart: lively trade for lambs in Kingscourt
Camera at the Mart: lively trade for lambs in Kingscourt
Adam Woods reports from Monday night’s sale of sheep in Kingscourt Mart, Co Cavan.
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The Grass Week: soil temperature still on the low side
Cool but dry conditions mean that soil temperatures are still low, though should heat come, they wouldn’t be long warming up.
Lakeland Dairies holds milk price
Global dairy markets in 2025 remain relatively stable, with supply and demand largely in balance, a spokesperson for Lakeland Dairies has said.
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Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers
The nature of farming like any business, is that farmers are continually investing in their farms, land, infrastructure, buildings, stock and machinery to improve on-farm efficiencies or productivity
Farmers to spend €649,000 on BVD sample postage
This is despite the cost of a national stamp for a letter increasing from €1.40 to €1.65, from Thursday 27 February.
Storm damage puts pressure on farmers during calving
It comes from a Farm Relief Services (FRS) Co-op operators report which showed that over 90% of spring-calving herds in Ireland have begun calving.
Pedigree Cattle Breeders Council vote 'no confidence' in board of ICBF
The Pedigree Cattle Breeders Council of Ireland met following Friday's Beef Stakeholder Forum meeting in Portlaoise.
Keen demand for Angus and Hereford at Dungannon's native breeds sale
Nevan McKiernan reports on the native breeds sale of pedigree cattle which took place at Dungannon Farmers Mart.
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Getting through the first SBLAS audit
Damien Murray, Origin Green Producer Liaison & Standard Co-Coordinator gives a step by step guide for new suckler members of SBLAS facing their first audit.
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Nine months’ pneumonia virus protection with only two injections
Kevin Moran farms 105 hectares with 260 cows, in a spring-calving, grass-based system in Caherlistrane, Co Galway. All young stock are contract-reared from 13 weeks of age, to the point of calving.
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Wicklow dairy farmer boosts efficiency with GAIN Easi-Mix
Wicklow farmer John Wynne farms alongside his mother Frances on their dairy and tillage farm near Baltinglass.
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Understanding how business structures influence land purchases
It is crucial to understand how your business structure impacts your decision when purchasing land.
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Agri-Food Regulator needs proper tools for the job
Agri-Food Regulator needs proper tools for the job
It is six months since the Agri-Food Regulator board asked the Minister for additional powers
Record value for US beef exports
Record value for US beef exports
US beef exports achieve a record value despite fall in volume, while pork sets a volume and value record.
FBD gives first indication of costs from storm Éowyn
FBD gives first indication of costs from storm Éowyn
Trading statement issued by insurer also forecast a small drop in annual profit.
Progress made on real-time nitrogen measurement
Progress made on real-time nitrogen measurement
Tech startup Nerit’e says its solution gives measurement of plant-available nitrogen directly from soil.
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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 expands folding disc harrow range with Catros+03
Amazone has completed the third generation of its compact Catros+ 03-2 disc harrows with new mounted and trailed models ranging from 2.5m to 12m.
Big manufacturers cut production as sales drop by 16-22% in 2024
In 2024, the majority of major manufacturers dropped sales numbers due to a reduced demand, which in turn saw them reduce production and focus on clearing out dealer stocks.
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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.
Fewer favourable-location farms
Average farmland price in Co Wicklow fell by 21% from the year before.
Average prices down 9% despite strong auctions
A number of good quality farms came on the market in Waterford in 2024 and prices paid for them were strong.
Prices rising in the southeast
Some very desirable country properties were sold in the county last year.
New 76-cubicle house eases pressure on Clare dairy farm
The addition of a new 76-cubicle shed on the farm of… will ease pressure on both housing and slurry storage.
Over 1,600 farmers engaged in hen harrier conservation project
This comes from the final report of the Hen Harrier Project European Innovation Partnership, which operated between 2017 and 2023.
Meehan appointed head of Teagasc water quality department
The appointment was approved at a recent Teagasc meeting as part of the expansion of its environment knowledge transfer activities with two new departments.
Investment in ESB grid long overdue - MREF
The group said that it estimates that there is enough roof space on farms and businesses to install over 3,000MW of renewable energy without losing even one acre of good land from food production.
Solar farms: strong start to 2025
It’s been a strong start to the year, with multiple large scale solar farms navigating their way through he planning system, some with more success than others, writes Stephen Robb
Put safety first in windblown forests, says Healy-Rae
The scale of the forestry damage inflicted by Storm Éowyn was significantly greater than that done by Storm Darwin in 2014 when 2m tonnes of timber was knocked.
2025 Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group Scheme opens
The groups are led by a professional forester and encourage participants to engage with forestry groups and professionals.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
DAERA regulations hit with a delay
New regulations had come forward relating to area based payments to farmers
Till debt do us part – finance tips for couples
Advice for couples on how to keep their finances and romance balanced, writes Rosalind Skillen.
March auction date for east Cork property guided at €900,000
A non-residential farm in east Cork heads for public auction in early March. The property was previously a dairy farm and the infrastructure is still present. Tommy Moyles reports.
Excellent Ballycurkeen block on the market
An 81ac farm between Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir has just come on the market. Divided by a local road, the land is excellent quality, writes Tommy Moyles.
Jewel in the crown is keeping time in Tralee
Fusing tradition and modern style is important for the future of John Ross Jewellers, a fourth-generation business in Kerry, run by cousins Heather O’Sullivan and Sandrene Brassil.