Tirlán leads five-year NI price analysis
Kieran Mailey looks at the average prices paid by the main processors of NI milk over the last five years
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Dark Diamonds tops at 14,000gns for Suffolk ewe lamb
Rachel Gallagher reports from Borderway Mart Carlisle for the annual Dark Diamonds Suffolk sale.
Bird flu found in buzzard in Galway
The Department of Agriculture has introduced new regulations on the back of a case of bird flu being identified in a buzzard in Galway.
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New 'high-skim' Flourish Calf from Volac
New Flourish Calf is an innovative 23% all-dairy protein, 19% fat formulation with a high skim content (50%). It is also enhanced with a proven package of calf health ingredients.
Dark Diamonds tops at 14,000gns for Suffolk ewe lamb
Rachel Gallagher reports from Borderway Mart Carlisle for the annual Dark Diamonds Suffolk sale.
Bird flu found in buzzard in Galway
The Department of Agriculture has introduced new regulations on the back of a case of bird flu being identified in a buzzard in Galway.
Letter: technical review into accuracy of ICBF ratings needed
The Pedigree Breeders Council is calling for a fully independent technical review into the accuracy and the impact of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation star ratings on the national herd.
Tillage Podcast: profit predictions, carbon-friendly products and payments
On this week’s Tillage Podcast, we look at the Teagasc outlook report and hear from Teagasc’s John Spink.
In pictures: Friesian bullocks sell to €2.79/kg in Nenagh
There was a sharp trade for any short-keep and slaughter-fit stock, with cull cows also a vibrant trade and witnessing fleshed Friesian cows selling to €2.25/kg.
Martbids Database: cattle trade hits new highs
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s cattle trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs hit €4.20/kg in Donegal
Rachel Gallagher reports from the most recent sheep sale held in Donegal Livestock Mart.
Bomaz Kettle tops PLI rankings
There is a new number one ranked Holstein bull in the UK for Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI).
Ornua lifts November PPI as strong returns continue
Ornua announced that the PPI for November has been increased over 3% on the previous month's index.
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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
Department inspector has animal cruelty sentence reduced on appeal
Michael O’Reilly of Cois Maigh, Mogeely, Castlemartyr, Co Cork pleaded guilty in May 2024 to seven charges under the Animal Health and Welfare Act, 2013. David Forsythe reports.
Letter: can vets only be educated south of the Liffey or Shannon?
Animal disease respects no borders and ensuring a high level of veterinary service throughout the island benefits our entire agricultural community, writes Gerald Roarty
Dark Diamonds tops at 14,000gns for Suffolk ewe lamb
Rachel Gallagher reports from Borderway Mart Carlisle for the annual Dark Diamonds Suffolk sale.
Top Texel flocks gear up for All-Star sale in Blessington
Rachel Gallagher reports on the upcoming 20th Anniversary All-Star Texel sale, to be held at Blessington Mart on Saturday 7 December.
SPONSOREDGetting 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.
SPONSOREDNew 'high-skim' Flourish Calf from Volac
New Flourish Calf is an innovative 23% all-dairy protein, 19% fat formulation with a high skim content (50%). It is also enhanced with a proven package of calf health ingredients.
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Mercosur: what the trade deal means
A quarter of a century has passed since the negotiations between the EU and Mercosur countries began, but the finishing line is in sight.
Kerry Co-op information paper on KDI proposal pushes hard for yes vote
The 36-page document sent to shareholders has one major difference from Kerry Group information paper.
South Korea lifts suspension on Irish beef
The temporary suspension was announced in September after a case of atypical BSE was discovered.
Grassland Agro was hit by fertiliser market volatility in 2023
Company released long-awaited accounts for 2022 and 2023 this week.
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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 rebrands mechanical hoe range
Since its purchase in 2019, the Amazone Group will now rebrand the Schmotzer hoe range in the green and orange Amazone livery. Meanwhile, the groundcare range will also adopt the colour scheme too.
Claas launches new UK-based Digital Experience Centre
Claas has developed a new Digital Experience Centre at its UK headquarters at Saxham, Suffolk.
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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.
Step forth into luxury with this premier stud farm
A residential stud farm with indoor arena and cross country course are listed for auction in mid-December. There’s also an opportunity to purchase a glamping business, writes Tommy Moyles.
Substantial farm for pre-Chrsitmas auction
A large non-residential farm in the heart of the Golden Vale is to be sold by online auction in the week before Christmas, writes Tommy Moyles.
Derelict cottage with 1ac drives up auction price
A 32ac Co Laois farm exceeded it's guide price at auction recently thanks in a large part to the presence of a derelict cottage, writes Tommy Moyles.
Ireland’s dry stone construction receives UNESCO recognition
Ireland’s practice of dry stone construction has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
ABP Clones to reduce carbon emissions by 80%
The project forms part of ABP’s overall sustainability strategy and is part of an extensive decarbonisation plan that aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% from 2021 to 2030 in all ABP sites.
Farmers meet Boortmalt on carbon payment pilot
Boortmalt met with farmers this week to discuss a pilot programme to pay farmers for reducing carbon emissions.
400ac solar farm starts planning bid in Meath
The 400ac Fyanstown Solar Farm, set to be developed by global renewables developer BayWa-re, will involve land from seven landowners near Kells, Co Meath.
Farmers told AD can cut reliance on fertiliser
Bioelectric claims that its systems can help address farm emissions, water quality and ammonia issues.
Applications open for sustainable forest harvesting machinery grant
The grant will provide support to forestry contractors and timber hauliers for the purchase of new forest machinery that will optimise environmental performance.
My Farming Week: Seamus Foley, Ballyhar Road, Killarney, Co Kerry
Christmas tree grower Seamus Foley runs his seasonal enterprise with his father Nicholas in Killarney.
NI milk prices push ahead of Britain
Base milk prices in Northern Ireland have moved ahead of those being paid to dairy farmers in Britain.
Lamb quotes surge to 670p/kg at 23kg
Competition for a limited supply of slaughter fit lambs is growing and factory quotes are on the rise at factories in NI.
Life
Carlow community give Mary the perfect send off
A lady who passed away in her adopted home town of Carlow, with no living relatives, received a big turnout at her funeral following a social media post by the undertaker, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
Derelict cottage with 1ac drives up auction price
A 32ac Co Laois farm exceeded it's guide price at auction recently thanks in a large part to the presence of a derelict cottage, writes Tommy Moyles.
Bidding closes at €1.92m for Golden Vale gem
After a slow start, the auction for a 122ac residential farm in Co Limerick sprang into life once the entire went on the market, writes Tommy Moyles.
Land by the River Shannon for sale
The 71.4ac property is fragmented and goes to auction in lots. It contains a mix of agricultural land and forestry, writes Tommy Moyles.
Two hundred years of the iconic Shelbourne
Few hotels have stood the test of time in the way that the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin has, writes Ciara Leahy.
