Monday beef update: more bite but struggle to raise prices
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Dempsey at Large: can grass catch up?
We will not be competitive internationally if we have systems that rely exclusively on grain.
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May calls for 'calm heads' on Irish border
The British Prime Minister has said that a Brexit deal was close, as long as agreement could be found on the duration of the so-called backstop agreement to avoid a hard border in Ireland.
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No dairy intervention floor in 2019
EU member states have agreed to keep intervention rules unchanged for skimmed milk powder next year.
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IFA October Open Farmer Meetings
This October IFA will run a series of Open Farmer Meetings across the country in partnership with FBD and AIB.
Weaning coming to an end in Newford Farm
The last batch of cows and calves were housed on Thursday, with calves allowed to suckle once on Saturday before moving out of sight of cows.
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Dairy management: grazing and feeding brassica crops
With a dry week in store many farmers that have planted fodder crops are considering starting to graze or cut them. Aidan Brennan looks at the options.
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No dairy intervention floor in 2019
EU member states have agreed to keep intervention rules unchanged for skimmed milk powder next year.
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Bank of Ireland announce new €100m fund for farmers
Bank of Ireland have announced that they will be designating a new €100 million fund to directly support farmers.
Sheep welfare scheme and mineral supplementation post-mating
With rams being joined with ewes in greater frequency, some questions have arisen as to the exact requirements for supplementing ewes with minerals post-mating.
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IFA October Open Farmer Meetings
This October IFA will run a series of Open Farmer Meetings across the country in partnership with FBD and AIB.
Calculating the Towing Capacity of a Vehicle
What is towing capacity? The Towing Capacity (or towable mass) is the maximum weight that a vehicle can tow according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Cattle need to be worm free at housing
By using Dectomax, you are ensuring that your herd is delivering the most for you.
Bank of Ireland launches Refinance Agri Package
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O'Brien Fine Foods parent to take over Greene Farm Fine Foods
The two cooked meats companies have notified the competition watchdog of their intention to merge.
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Case IH Maxxum 150 CVX makes its debut
The recently-launched Case IH Maxxum 150 CVX made its public debut, showcasing a compact design with a high power to weight ratio
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Budget 2019: no increase in carbon tax on diesel
Farmers will escape an increase in the carbon tax applicable to fossil fuels, including agri diesel, for another year.
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Grain markets: slight price increase on availability concerns
Muted limits on Russian grain exports offered some slight support to grain markets last week.
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Specialists’ views: what Budget 2019 means for your sector
The Irish Farmers Journal specialists look at how Budget 2019 fared for their sectors.
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