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Beef prices: pressure continues in trade
Adam Woods
Adam Woods reports on this week’s beef trade, including news of another slip in quotes.
Beef prices: pressure continues in trade
Shannon-Dublin pipeline could make farms on route unviable – McNamara
20 May 2024 News
Shannon-Dublin pipeline could make farms on route unviable – McNamara
European election candidate Michael McNamara said the proposed water pipeline would make farms along the route unviable during construction or even permanently.
Young Stock Podcast: cattle, cars and competitions with Conor McVeigh
20 May 2024 Podcast
Young Stock Podcast: cattle, cars and competitions with Conor McVeigh
On this week's show, Shanon Kinahan spoke to Conor McVeigh from MCV Competitions.
In pictures: Brownhill Tara crowned champion Charolais in Balmoral
Adam Woods reports form the Charolais ring at Balmoral Show.
20 May 2024 Pedigree
Derogation retention needs a united front - Kelleher
The decision of the Dutch government to seek a derogation gives more confidence for the Irish campaign, according to MEP Billy Kelleher.
20 May 2024 News
Agri Aware launches open farm event
Agri Aware's open farm event will take place on Stephen Byrne's farm on Saturday 15 June. The event aims to bridge the disconnect between producers and consumers.
20 May 2024 News
Kerrygold is Tony O’Reilly’s greatest legacy - IFA
The late Tony O'Reilly's greatest legacy is the global impact of the Kerrygold brand today, according to IFA president Francie Gorman.
20 May 2024 News
56% of agricultural employers inspected by WRC in breach of employment law
In total, the WRC recovered €35,584 in unpaid wages last year in the agricultural sector.
20 May 2024 News
Rise in fertiliser costs suited Government's green agenda - Aontú
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.
20 May 2024 News
Met Éireann issues status orange thunderstorm warning
Met Éireann has issued a status orange thunderstorm warning for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo, which is valid from 3pm to 9pm on Monday. A status yellow warning is in place for the northwest.
20 May 2024 News
Final call for applications for innovation awards at Ploughing
Applications for the Innovation Arena Awards close on Friday 7 June at 5pm. The Innovation Arena is hosted in partnership with the National Ploughing Association.
20 May 2024 News
National Biodiversity Week celebrates Ireland's 600 Natura 2000 sites
This week celebrates National Biodiversity Week and Minister Malcolm Noonan has called on the public to immerse themselves in the natural world and celebrate the diversity of life.
20 May 2024 News