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Weekend weather: dry and warm for the most part
Niamh Murphy
Met Éireann has forecast a dry and warm weekend until Saturday evening, with rain to return on Sunday.
Weekend weather: dry and warm for the most part
Calls for immediate action to retain nitrates derogation at Tirlán AGM
9 May 2024 News
Calls for immediate action to retain nitrates derogation at Tirlán AGM
The importance of the nitrates derogation was made clear at the Tirlán AGM and a call was made for an urgent national action plan, to put the best case forward for the retention of the derogation.
Strong demand for Teagasc's forestry clinics
9 May 2024 News
Strong demand for Teagasc's forestry clinics
Nearly 500 landowners recently benefited from a one-to-one appointment with a Teagasc forestry adviser. The clinics had a focus on forest creation opportunities for landowners.
Wicklow farm sells in lots for almost €4m
This price equated to €26,500/ac, but there were a bungalow and an old farmhouse on the farm.
9 May 2024 News
Review of TAMS reference costs needed – ICMSA
The ICMSA called on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to initiate the process of such a review.
9 May 2024 News
Tillage Podcast: selling grain and protecting crops
On this week’s show, we hear from the fields and look at the grain trading trends of Irish tillage farmers.
9 May 2024 News
Exhibitor applications open for November's FTMTA show
The Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association online applications portal has now opened for exhibitors to book stands for the 2024 Farm Machinery Show, set to take place from 12 to 14 November.
9 May 2024 News
Just 4% feel diet affects carbon footprint - ERSI report
The report references research stating that red meat is “probably carcinogenic”, as well as advice that red meat be eaten as part of a “healthy balanced diet”.
9 May 2024 News
Sparks fly on rewetting at IFA MEP debate
While candidates remained largely on the same page on the CAP budget, there was a large divergence across the table on rewetting and the Nature Restoration Law.
9 May 2024 News
Teagasc launches BEEF2024 open day
'Securing your future' is the theme of this year's Teagasc BEEF2024 open day, which will take place on 26 June in Grange, Co Meath.
9 May 2024 News
UFU warns farmers to be mindful of farm safety when catching up on work
The Ulster Farmers' Union is urging farmers to slow down, be careful with machinery and livestock and be aware that farm accidents can happen in the blink of an eye.
9 May 2024 News
Continued support needed for dairy farmers - IFA
This year's milk volumes are down 6% on the first quarter of 2023 and with peak production reached now, the IFA is calling on milk processors to maximise prices paid for April milk.
9 May 2024 News