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Farmers told to dismantle unauthorised sheds
James Hanly
Irish Farmers Journal analysis of county council data has shown that the number of unauthorised developments and the number of warning letters issued differs per county.
 
 
ICMSA critical of co-op February milk price pulls
ICMSA critical of co-op February milk price pulls
The association is looking for a 50c/l base price for February’s milk without price pulls being masked by bonuses.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
Weanlings break €5/kg barrier
Weanlings break €5/kg barrier
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade including news of record prices.
Martbids Database: live exporters drive the trade
Martbids Database: live exporters drive the trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
Camera at the Mart: red hot trade in Cahersiveen spring show and sale
Camera at the Mart: red hot trade in Cahersiveen spring show and sale
There were more weanling bulls than usual at Iveragh Mart's spring bull and bullock show and sale this week and trade was red hot.
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ICMSA critical of co-op February milk price pulls
ICMSA critical of co-op February milk price pulls
The association is looking for a 50c/l base price for February’s milk without price pulls being masked by bonuses.
Dairy Trends: butter continues its upward journey
Dairy Trends: butter continues its upward journey
Butter is the star performer in Europe once again this week, recording an increase in price of €135/t from last week.
Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers SPONSORED
Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers
The nature of farming like any business, is that farmers are continually investing in their farms, land, infrastructure, buildings, stock and machinery to improve on-farm efficiencies or productivity
Eight new bluetongue cases in England over past week
Eight new bluetongue cases in England over past week
The eight cases represent a total of 18 bluetongue-3 positive cattle tested due to pre-movement controls or birth defects.
Martbids Database: live exporters drive the trade
Martbids Database: live exporters drive the trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
Donegal Blackface Sheepbreeders Association secretary steps down after 44 years
Donegal Blackface Sheepbreeders Association secretary steps down after 44 years
Rachel Gallagher reports from the Donegal Blackface Sheepbreeders Association AGM.
Connemara Mayo Blackface Breeders Group spring sale tops at €320
Connemara Mayo Blackface Breeders Group spring sale tops at €320
Rachel Gallagher reports on the recent Connemara Mayo Blackface Breeders Group spring sale held in Burke’s Livestock Mart, Maam Cross.
Getting through the first SBLAS audit SPONSORED
Getting through the first SBLAS audit
Damien Murray, Origin Green Producer Liaison & Standard Co-Coordinator gives a step by step guide for new suckler members of SBLAS facing their first audit.
Technology for Profit: high standards with efficiency in mindSPONSORED
Technology for Profit: high standards with efficiency in mind
Brendan and Ciarán Brady, Cootehill, Co Cavan, exemplify how two generations can work together to maximise both the efficiency and profitability of a family-run dairy farm.
EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulseSPONSORED
EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulse
Suitable for existing and new tanks - 60% TAMS approved. Agitates slurry. Improves safety. Enhances nutrients.
Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environmentSPONSORED
Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environment
Former Meath hurler and senior engineer Mark O’Sullivan is part of a team working to bring more renewables on to the electricity grid.
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Scanlon’s pay topped €6m in 2024
Scanlon’s pay topped €6m in 2024
CEO of Kerry Group's total remuneration increased by almost €1.5m last year.
Glanbia leadership pay drops almost as much as share price
Glanbia leadership pay drops almost as much as share price
Both the CEO and CFO positions saw lower pay in 2024, but still earned millions.
New Kerry faces old Kerry challenges
New Kerry faces old Kerry challenges
The leading milk price controversy hasn’t gone away as Producer Organisation puts price on top up for 2024.
Damage from tariffs will be decided by both size and duration
Damage from tariffs will be decided by both size and duration
While any new tariff is bad, premium market positions for Irish products can help ease the effect on consumer demand.
Quicke launches new Unigrip soft hands attachment
Quicke launches new Unigrip soft hands attachment
Quicke has introduced its new Unigrip L+ and XL+ soft hands attachment, which is capable of handling two bales at once.
Contractor charges see a rise of 5% this year
Contractor charges see a rise of 5% this year
Contractor charges are experiencing a 5% rise for 2025, according to the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) annual price guide.
New quad bike regulations -  are you ready? SPONSORED
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.
Thatched cottage full of charm and potential
Thatched cottage full of charm and potential
This iconic thatched cottage sits on a quiet road with well-maintained traditional outbuildings, writes Paul Mooney.
Large hill farm with potential near Banteer
Large hill farm with potential near Banteer
The holding comes with a farmhouse, sheds and entitlements to EU payments.
Farmhouse ready for an upgrade
Farmhouse ready for an upgrade
It sits on 28.5ac of grazing land in Mayo and comes with a simple farmyard, writes Paul Mooney.
Annual maintenance required on farm roadways
Annual maintenance required on farm roadways
Martin Merrick looks at some areas that farmers may need to draw attention to when it comes to roadway maintenance.
Farmers recognised for reduction in nitrates levels in rivers
Farmers recognised for reduction in nitrates levels in rivers
The EPA's early insights nitrogen indicator for 2024 shows that nitrogen levels in rivers have reduced in 2024 compared with 2023.
Map: new research estimates that 30% of country is covered by peaty soils
Map: new research estimates that 30% of country is covered by peaty soils
Low-flying aircraft were able to determine whether a soil was peaty, based on differing levels of radiation detected above peats v non-peats.
Solar move for one of Ireland’s largest dairy farms confirmed
Solar move for one of Ireland’s largest dairy farms confirmed
The Cork-based Browne family said they will now “rethink” the future of their farm with a view to leading the way in sustainability.
Nearly 26% of renewable electricity lost in Northern Ireland in 2024
Nearly 26% of renewable electricity lost in Northern Ireland in 2024
Provisional data from EirGrid shows that nearly 26% of renewable electricity was lost in Northern Ireland in 2024 due to insufficient grid capacity, while 9% was lost in the Republic.
A long-term plan is now required to protect our forests
A long-term plan is now required to protect our forests
Forestry organisations, the IFA, and timber producers are united in calling for the creation of a forestry development agency to deal with natural disasters and other issues facing the sector.
Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court
Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court
The farmer is now seeking damages for alleged loss and damage caused to him by the SAC designation, mainly based on the profits he would allegedly have earned had he been permitted to plant forestry.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
Northern View: prices paid for cattle keep on rising
Northern View: prices paid for cattle keep on rising
Finished cattle prices are up again this week, both in NI and also in Britain.
Bungalow on 10ac parcel of land for auction
Bungalow on 10ac parcel of land for auction
The house has been vacant for some time and now requires upgrading and modernising. Paul Mooney reports.
Large block of designated land
Large block of designated land
The land sits between Thurles and Limerick City and is ideally suited for grazing, writes Paul Mooney.
Farmhouse ready for an upgrade
Farmhouse ready for an upgrade
It sits on 28.5ac of grazing land in Mayo and comes with a simple farmyard, writes Paul Mooney.
Thatched cottage full of charm and potential
Thatched cottage full of charm and potential
This iconic thatched cottage sits on a quiet road with well-maintained traditional outbuildings, writes Paul Mooney.