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.
€2.85m for generational renewal and digital technology EIPs
€2.85m for generational renewal and digital technology EIPs
The Minister for Agriculture has allocated funding to five new European Innovation Partnerships.
Camera at the Mart: heavy cull ewes hit a high in Milford
Camera at the Mart: heavy cull ewes hit a high in Milford
Rachel Gallagher reports from Milford Mart for the fortnightly sheep sale.
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.
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.
PODCASTS
Tirlán meets Minister for Agriculture on retaining derogation
Tirlán meets Minister for Agriculture on retaining derogation
Tirlán chair John Murphy said a range of issues were discussed, the most important of which was the retention of the derogation.
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.
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.
Angus bulls in hot demand at Kilkenny bull sales
Angus bulls in hot demand at Kilkenny bull sales
Nevan McKiernan reports on the mixed breeds sale of pedigree bulls at Kilkenny Livestock Mart on Wednesday.
Bumper week of premier pedigree cattle sales ahead
Bumper week of premier pedigree cattle sales ahead
Nevan McKiernan looks ahead to some of the pedigree cattle breed societies' premier shows and sales taking place in the coming days.
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.
Kuhn adds rotary hoe to mechanical weeder range
Kuhn adds rotary hoe to mechanical weeder range
Following on from launching its mechanical hoes at Agritechnica in 2023, Kuhn has now completed its mechanical weeder offering with the launch of its Starliner rotary hoe range.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remaining forestry owners affected by storms without licence urged to apply
Remaining forestry owners affected by storms without licence urged to apply
One-quarter of forests impacted by the storms have not applied for a felling licence.
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.
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.