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Calculating straw requirements this winter

With straw supplies set to be tight this year, Martin Merrick calculates how much straw you will likely require and how best to save on straw usage.

7 August 2024 BUILDINGS

Teagasc encourages farmers to review fodder requirements

Weather conditions so far in 2024 have seen grass growth levels well below normal, which has resulted in fodder stocks being behind target on some farms.

2 August 2024 NEWS
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Farmers must bale as much straw as possible – minister

I think we will see a strong straw market this year, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said.

31 July 2024 NEWS
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SIM applicants finally accepted into scheme

Farmers who applied for the Straw Incorporation Measure in May have belatedly been notified of their acceptance into the scheme.

30 July 2024 NEWS
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Farmer Views: 'there's a future in beef if costs stay down'

Grace Hoare interviewed farmers about their outlook on the future of drystock farming and discussed any concerns they have regarding the industry.

24 July 2024 NEWS

Country is looking at a bedding shortage - INHFA

It needs to be recognised that the country is looking at a shortage of bedding and feed next winter, INHFA president says.

24 July 2024 NEWS

INHFA doubles down on support for straw-chopping suspension

INHFA president Vincent Roddy said the decision to suspend the scheme had to be viewed in light of the need to ensure adequate bedding and feed supplies next spring.

21 July 2024 NEWS
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Opinion: bless me fodder, for I have sinned - minister needs to reverse on SIM

The almost universal opposition to Minister McConalogue's decision to withdraw the Straw Incorporation Measure is the clearest sign he has got this one wrong.

20 July 2024
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Scheme for imported straw for winter needed - Lombard

Senator Tim Lombard said Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue needs to act now on a fodder subsidy scheme to allow for straw to be imported.

16 July 2024 NEWS