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Ticking the SCEP boxes in 2024
Adam Woods
Adam Woods takes a look at some of the key requirements to make sure you receive you SCEP payment in 2024.
3 October 2024 News
€8m invested in Kepak Kilbeggan factory
The investment aims to enhance market access, quality and efficiency, while positioning the factory as a central hub for exporting Irish meat.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Suckler payment of £100/head proposed
The new plan is to have no upper limit on individual claims under the scheme, although an overall cap will be set at the NI regional level.
Gortnagross flock tops Ballymena Border Leicester sale
Rachel Gallagher reports from Ballymena livestock mart for the 109th annual show and sale of Border Leicesters.
2 October 2024 Breeding & health
Poor ventilation in too many cattle sheds
David Wright reports from an animal health conference organised by Parklands Veterinary Group.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
No compensation for farm worker due to loss of overtime
The case relating to a farm worker with 40 years’ service at a research facility, whose overtime was partly stopped was heard at the WRC.
25 September 2024 News
Glenamaddy Agricultural Show celebrating 10-year anniversary
This year’s event will be the 10th anniversary of the Galway-based show.
25 September 2024 News
EU not on track to meet organic land target
The EU is at ‘risk’ of missing its headline target set for organic farming in the Green Deal, auditors have reported.
23 September 2024 Climate and environment
Stronger laws needed to curb attacks on sheep - IFA
Dog owners should be aware that they are liable for the damage and losses caused by their dogs when cattle and sheep are worried or killed, the IFA has said.
23 September 2024 News
Irish Charolais Cattle Society celebrates 60 years at national calf show
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Irish Charolais Cattle Society's national calf show, which took place in Carrick-on-Shannon.
22 September 2024 Pedigree
Camera at the Mart: lively lamb trade at Raphoe
Rachel Gallagher reports from the weekly sheep sale held in Raphoe Livestock Mart on Monday last.
21 September 2024 Breeding & health
More cuts of Irish Grass-Fed Beef expected to hit Italian shelves soon
Bord Bia is anticipating that the main Italian retailer stocking PGI Irish Grass-Fed Beef will purchase more cuts in the not too distant future.
19 September 2024 News