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Rise in fertiliser costs suited Government's green agenda - Aontú
Niamh Murphy
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has said that emergency supports are needed now to subsidise the cost of fertiliser, with many farmers "deep in debt" due to inflation over the past number of years.
19 May 2024 Forestry
Putting land into forestry a ‘big leap’ for landowners - Department boss
Brendan Gleeson said that it is “extremely unlikely” that the 8,000ha forestry target will be met, unless there is “an explosion in demand”.
17 May 2024 AgriBusiness report
The future of food production on this island is bright
Markets are open, customers are waiting, and Ireland is ready and able to provide them with what they want.
Balmoral educates, informs and entertains
Balmoral Show has prizewinning livestock, showjumping and a whole lot more that attracts an audience far beyond farming and the agri-food industry.
17 May 2024 News
John Deere S7 combine set for UK debut at Cereals
John Deere will present its new S7 Series combine along with its other new wares at the Cereals 2024 event in Bedfordshire on 11-12 June.
16 May 2024 News
Gardaí in Westmeath seize tractor driven by 14-year-old
Gardaí said proceedings will now follow for both the teenager driving and their father.
16 May 2024 News
More organic farms needed in east - Department
Cork continues to be the county with the largest number of organic farms.
15 May 2024 News
Brand new Zurich Farm Insurance NSBA Crossbreed All-Ireland finals launched
Shanon Kinahan has all the details of the upcoming and newly launched Zurich Farm Insurance NSBA Crossbreed All-Ireland finals.
15 May 2024 Pedigree
Number of farmers in KT plummets by over half
Just over 7,600 farmers are taking part in the new scheme which runs until 2026.
15 May 2024 Schemes
Calf exports to Europe running 11% below 2023
The number of calves sold to other EU markets continues to catch up after a slow start to trade in 2024.
15 May 2024 News
Fine Gael farm group calls for nitrates taskforce
A report by a Fine Gael representative body has recommended the formation of the taskforce, with the aim of retaining the current 250kg and 220kg N/ha derogation limits.
15 May 2024 News
In pictures: our favourite reader photos of the week
Our top farming photos from the past week include spraying barley, a bit of reading with grandad, checking the donkeys and feeding time.
15 May 2024 News