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Barley yellow dwarf virus risk in late-sown crops
Siobhán Walsh
There is a high risk of barley yellow dwarf virus in spring crops this year, as most crops were planted in April and May or are yet to be planted.
12 May 2024 News
Up to €26,000 per dairy farm to tackle bird flu in US
The US Department of Agriculture has announced a number of supports to tackle the bird flu situation in dairy herds there.
11 May 2024 News
Average payment of €8,832 under farm plan scheme
The NPWS farm plan scheme aims to engage with farmers and landowners to enhance nature on their land.
Organic symbol as recognisable as Coca-Cola in other countries - Department head
Speaking at a Teagasc Signpost webinar, Jack Nolan, who heads up the Department’s organic unit, said the EU organic symbol is as recognisable as major global brands in other countries.
11 May 2024 News
'What aboutism' won’t solve water quality issues - Teagasc
Speaking at a Lakeland Dairies farm walk on Friday, Joe Patton of Teagasc told farmers that they must accept responsibility for the water quality issue.
11 May 2024 News
Farm Tech Talk: beef price slide, BISS deadline and nitrates in Europe
An update on beef prices, key farm scheme payment deadlines and nitrates across Europe all feature on this week's episode.
10 May 2024 News
Government to begin derogation application process before end of 2024
Moves will be made to notify the European Commission formally that a derogation will be sought before the end of 2024.
10 May 2024 News
Recall notice issued for raw milk made in Leitrim
The company is recalling all batches of its Lovely Leitrim Farm Fresh Raw Milk due to concerns with hygiene controls during production.
10 May 2024 News
Lakeland Dairies holds milk price for April
Buyers remain cautious and the market has been a little more volatile over the past month as a result, Lakeland Dairies said.
10 May 2024 News
Dairygold puts pressure on Taoiseach to retain derogation
The removal of the derogation would have a significant negative economic impact on milk processors and farmers, Dairygold chair Seán O’Brien has said.
10 May 2024 News
Issues remain with charter of rights - IFA
It is vital to secure a new charter that is fit for purpose and serves farmers well in a practical and real way over the next number of years, IFA Connacht chair Brendan Golden has said.
10 May 2024 News
Tirlán co-op appoints two new vice-chairs
Wexford farmer John Murphy has been reappointed as chair of the co-op.
10 May 2024 News