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The latest farming news and developments from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with breaking news stories from the agriculture sector.

Farm Tech Talk: Mercosur, sheep body condition scores and the Kerry deal

This week, Jack Kennedy and the team talk about the Mercosur deal, sheep prices, the Kerry deal and Adam chats to Grassland AGRO’s Clodagh Bolger about the importance of soil sampling.

20 December 2024 NEWS

Schemes update: NPI applicants reminded to use correct specifications

The Department ACRES unit contacted advisers to stress that ACRES participants who have received approval must adhere to revised specifications when completing investments.

20 December 2024 SCHEMES
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Matt Dempsey among Seanad nominees

The former Irish Farmers Journal editor is among the 24 people nominated to contest the 11 seats on the Agricultural Panel.

20 December 2024 NEWS

Make the Moove support line to operate throughout Christmas

Make the Moove relies heavily on the generosity of donors to maintain its services, including its support line, counselling and mental health awareness programmes.

20 December 2024 NEWS

Tirlán unveils revamped feed bonuses for 2025

Tirlán's milk suppliers will see up to €30/t returned for meal bills between next January and April.

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20 December 2024 NEWS

Aengus Cox announced as new RTÉ agriculture correspondent

The Wicklow man, currently working at a multimedia journalist at the broadcaster, has worked at RTÉ News across radio, television and online since 2012.

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Natural gas use jumps in November

Natural gas use in November was up 17% compared with the same time last year across multiple sectors, according to the latest gas demand report.

20 December 2024 NEWS

Armagh man charged after Albanian nationals found in livestock lorry in Scotland

The 23-year-old was arrested at Loch Ryan Port, Cairnryan, on Wednesday 11 December.

20 December 2024 NEWS