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Approvals begin to issue for tranche two of ACRES general
Rachel Donovan
Approximately 6,700 farmers should receive approval letters for this second tranche of ACRES general.
25 April 2024 News
Meal subsidy would be of more benefit to fodder-short farmers - TD
A meal subsidy would be more beneficial than the current transport scheme for west and northwest farmers short of fodder, Deputy Marian Harkin has said.
25 April 2024 News
Carbery weather payment an example to others - ICMSA
The ICMSA welcomed all weather-related payments by milk purchasers and co-ops, but particularly singled out the 5c/l, excluding VAT, payment from Carbery.
Win €1,000 as we celebrate the 1,000th Irish Farmers Journal podcast
We are delighted to announce the release of our 1,000th podcast - thank you for listening!
24 April 2024 News
In pictures: our favourite reader photos of the week
Take a look at some of our favourite photos sent in by readers of the Irish Farmers Journal this week.
24 April 2024 News
New report reveals land prices could rise by 6% in 2024
The rise will follow improved milk prices and continuing strong demand from dairy farmers and investors, writes Paul Mooney.
24 April 2024 Property
Man dies in Carlow farm incident
The incident took place at a farm in Hacketstown, Co Carlow.
24 April 2024 News
Camera at the Mart: first spring of calf sales under Birr Mart's belt
The Co Offaly mart ventured into calf sales for the first time this spring and manager Michael Harty has been pleased with how things panned out.
24 April 2024 Markets
Keeping the neighbours guessing
The Dealer was reminded this week that you really can't beat neighborhood politics.
24 April 2024 Dealer
Berry winter warning
What does the high prevalence of dandelions present in fields at the moment mean for the weather, The Dealer wonders?
24 April 2024 Dealer
Calf prices: eight out of 10 calves traded are Angus or Hereford
Traditional beef breed-crosses continue to dominate mart rings at calf sales throughout the country. Despite the increase in supply, prices remain firm.
24 April 2024 Markets
Taoiseach backs retention of derogation
This progress, Simon Harris argued, is despite the fact that people keep on "finger wagging" at farmers.
24 April 2024 News