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Doxstar Pro: denying docks a second chance before first-cut silage

Docks can create serious problems in grassland, negatively affecting productivity.

CLIMATE TARGETS

Phelim O'Neill

Irish emissions reduction stagnates

The latest EPA report tells us that we are not moving fast enough to achieve the level of reduction in emissions that we have legislated for.

Noel Bardon

Diversification could see farming close to 2030 climate target

Potential emissions savings from farm diversification could see the farming sector achieve 99% of its emissions reduction target.

Noel Bardon

EPA expects Ireland to miss 2030 emissions targets

Farming and most other sectors are expected to overshoot their emissions targets for 2030, a new EPA forecast shows.

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MART REPORTS

Shanon Kinahan

Watch: tight numbers meet super trade in Kilkenny

Shanon Kinahan reports from today's weekly cattle sale in Kilkenny Mart, Cilin Hill.

Sheep mart prices: factory pressure reflected in lamb prices

Darren Carty

Sheep mart prices: factory pressure reflected in lamb prices

Marts have recorded prices reducing anywhere from €3 to €8/head, with significant variation apparent between sales and influenced by numbers on offer or buyer competition.

Camera at the Mart: dry cows in firm demand in Iveragh

Tommy Moyles

Camera at the Mart: dry cows in firm demand in Iveragh

Suckler cows - both in-calf and dry - were the main sellers at this week's sale in Iveragh Mart, reports Tommy Moyles.

Camera at the Mart: good quality in great demand in Roscrea

Shanon Kinahan

Camera at the Mart: good quality in great demand in Roscrea

Shanon Kinahan reports on a busy week's trading in Central Auctions Roscrea.

BEEF

Shanon Kinahan

Watch: tight numbers meet super trade in Kilkenny

Martin Merrick

Grass+ Beef: growth slows as quality becomes an issue

Niamh Murphy

Watch: dry cows and weanlings make good money in Elphin

Kieran Mailey

NI Trends: prime cattle prices steady as numbers tighten

FARM PROGRAMMES

SUSTAINABILITY

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SHEEP

DAIRY

Declan O’Brien

Dairy markets harden amid poor supply outlook

There is now an acceptance among international dairy buyers that milk supplies are not bulletproof and will not rebound in the medium term.

Declan O’Brien

Pork and dairy in China's firing line

There are mounting fears that China will hit back at European agri-produce if the EU imposes increased import duties on Chinese manufactured electric cars.

Shanon Kinahan

Camera at the Mart: large numbers falling off in Nenagh

Aidan Brennan

Dairy Trends: dairy markets continue to drive up

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There’s a future for palm oil in the dairy supply chain

If not palm, then what? Understanding the complex story of sustainable palm and the vital role it plays in supporting global conservation efforts, local economies and the dairy supply chain.

SHEEP

Darren Carty

Sheep Trends: kill running 11,300 head lower

Darren Carty

Sheep mart prices: factory pressure reflected in lamb prices

NI Trends: prime cattle prices steady as numbers tighten

Kieran Mailey

NI Trends: prime cattle prices steady as numbers tighten

Darren Carty

Sheep management: blowfly strike, shearing documentation and SIS actions

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ANIMAL HEALTH

Redwater cases on the rise in the northwest

Adam Woods

Redwater cases on the rise in the northwest

There’s a dense mat of grass on some farms which can be ideal conditions for ticks, a Cavan vet has warned.

Adam Woods

Keeping on top of summer health issues

Adam Woods previews this week’s summer health Focus and what’s inside.

PEDIGREE

Baileys red ladies set amazing new record

Shanon Kinahan

Baileys red ladies set amazing new record

Shanon Kinahan reports on the incredible Baileys Limousin online timed auction

A deserving Champions cup for Coughlan's

Shanon Kinahan

A deserving Champions cup for Coughlan's

Shanon Kinahan reports from a the Irish Vendéen Sheep Society All-Irelands in Athenry

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Take steps to minimise aftereffects of wet winter on silage, farmers urged

Heightened risks of soil and slurry contamination in first-cut grass silage after the wet winter will require extra vigilance with silage making this season, an expert is urging.

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Doxstar Pro: denying docks a second chance before first-cut silage

Docks can create serious problems in grassland, negatively affecting productivity.

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Irish beef sales in Britain still growing

Bord Bia meat and organics market specialist Seán Deane reports that Irish beef sales in Britain continued to grow in the first two months of 2024, building on last year's strong performance.

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Outpacing the field with the only non-stop baler, the Kverneland FastBale

In Clogheen, Co Tipperary, Thomas Moloney, alongside his father Jim, has been steering the family business through the evolving landscape of Irish agriculture for over six decades.

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AGRIBUSINESS

End of an era at FBD as insurer ceases trading on London stock exchange

Lorcan Roche Kelly

End of an era at FBD as insurer ceases trading on London stock exchange

Shareholders passed resolution in favour of move at most recent annual general meeting.

Flahavan’s reported a drop in profits due to rising operational costs

Lorcan Roche Kelly

Flahavan’s reported a drop in profits due to rising operational costs

Increased turnover more than offset by higher costs.

Why the European Central Bank rate cut matters for farmers

Lorcan Roche Kelly

Why the European Central Bank rate cut matters for farmers

Higher interest costs for processors meant they were able to pay farmers less in 2023.

Price of services is increasingly driving business costs higher

Lorcan Roche Kelly

Price of services is increasingly driving business costs higher

Much focus in the past two years has been on feed, fertiliser and fuel prices, but other costs have also risen substantially.

TILLAGE

Siobhán Walsh

Tillage Podcast: in the fields in Co Cork

Siobhán Walsh

Grain Trends: slight decline in wheat this week

Siobhán Walsh

Tillage management: plenty of yellow leaves

Contributor

Rat’s tail fescue: an unusual and very difficult-to-control weed

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Sustainability progress on Irish farms

Origin Green sustainability and data analytics manager Dr Eleanor Murphy reports on Irish farm emissions.

MACHINERY

Gary Abbott

Continental testing CO2-neutral tyre production in Portugal

Continental has announced that it is testing CO2-neutral tyre production at its plant in Lousado, Portugal, a site which has an annual production capacity of 18 million tyres.

Gary Abbott

Green diesel prices back below €1/l

Prices quoted for green diesel across the country have dropped below the €1/l over the past week to lows of 96c/l, Gary Abbott reports.

Gary Abbott

Youngstock Podcast: building a successful business from bale handlers

Michael Moroney

Ford revamps for an attractive Transit Custom

Gary Abbott

Lifting the lid on a professional engine rebuild

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New quad bike regulations - are you ready?

Quad bikes are designed to cope with a wide variety of terrain types and so are a fantastic aid for farm work - by Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager.

PROPERTY

Paul Mooney

Classy house for sale on 27.5ac in Longford

The property is heading for online auction and the guide price is €700,000, writes Paul Mooney.

Paul Mooney

Small farm with big road frontage

The farm has a traditional farmhouse, two storeys high, built with cut stone, writes Paul Mooney.

Paul Mooney

May auction news

A big Limerick dairy farm made €4.15m in lots, while a parcel in Co Meath made over €38,000/ac, writes Paul Mooney.

BUILDINGS

Gorman slams planning ‘shackles’ on slurry stores

Noel Bardon

Gorman slams planning ‘shackles’ on slurry stores

The IFA president is critical of the approvals process farmers must go through to get the green light to add more slurry storage.

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Removal of farmland from production tops rewetting concerns

Noel Bardon

Removal of farmland from production tops rewetting concerns

While many farmers surveyed who expressed views against rewetting were completely opposed to the measure, some found it acceptable if only rolled out on marginal farmland or on State lands.

Amy Forde

Offaly County Council to conduct hedgerow survey

This survey is non-intrusive and consists simply of the identification and recording of the character, condition and range of species contained within hedgerows, the council said.

RENEWABLES

Stephen Robb

Solar accounts for 2.7% of electricity generated in May

Electricity produced from solar reached a new monthly peak for May, accounting for 2.7% of all electricity generation, according to EirGrid.

Stephen Robb

Biomethane conference set for next week

The 2024 Biomethane Conference will focus on the government’s plans to develop 150 to 200 AD plants.

FORESTRY

Removing ash dieback plantations costs €5,800/ha

Declan O’Brien

Removing ash dieback plantations costs €5,800/ha

The cost of clearing infected ash plantations this year varied from €2,600/ha to €11,000/ha.

Letters to the Editor

Letter in response to the Department's meeting of the ash dieback taskforce

"Response to press releases from the DAFM over the first meeting of the ash dieback taskforce" - Simon White, chairman, Limerick & Tipperary woodland Owners (LTWO)

NORTHERN IRELAND

Peter McCann

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

Peter McCann

Other priorities ahead of funding for local shows

Officials within DAERA’s finance division are currently preparing a range of policy proposals for Minister Muir’s consideration.

IRISH COUNTRY LIVING

Comment

Katherine O'Leary: ‘I leave Bloom inspired, with my green fingers itching’

A prize-winning modular container garden at the annual festival was an inspiring space full of possibilities, writes Katherine O’Leary.

Comment

Editorial: the road home

Irish Horse

Racing: fundraising campaign launched for 18-year-old after spinal-cord injury

Property

May auction news

Property

Small farm with big road frontage

Tommy Moyles

Vacant to vibrant: building a future with the Vacant Property Renovation Grant

Hoping to avail of the Vacant Property Renovation Grant and revive an old cottage in Kerry, Tony Malone and Niamh O’Mahony are bringing Irish Country Living on their journey, writes Tomy Moyles.