Zoe Kavanagh to step down as National Dairy Council CEO in 2024
Zoe Kavanagh to step down as National Dairy Council CEO in 2024
A formal recruitment process for a new chief executive of the NDC will commence immediately.
2023 organic scheme money to hit farmers' bank accounts
2023 organic scheme money to hit farmers' bank accounts
Farmers will receive the first 85% of their Organic Farming Scheme payment this week.
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 December SPONSORED
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 December
Open online meetings will be held for farmers and their families to engage in meaningful discussions about the various procedures and best practices associated with organic farming enterprises.
The COP28 summit once again shows the resistance to tackling fossil fuels
The COP28 summit once again shows the resistance to tackling fossil fuels
Oil exporters are using veto to block major environmental progress, writes Lorcan Roche Kelly
Reducing the age at slaughter, while increasing carcase weight
Reducing the age at slaughter, while increasing carcase weight
These farmers have managed to significantly reduce the age of their animals at slaughter while also increasing the carcase weight of those animals.
Emission reductions research helping to assess future technologies
Emission reductions research helping to assess future technologies
From improving soil health to using feed additives and growing protein crops, there is plenty of research into greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
Sheep mart prices: agents reluctant to let sheep home unsold
Sheep mart prices: agents reluctant to let sheep home unsold
Factory agents remain coy in their purchasing behaviour and while reluctant to pay higher, are keen to use mart sales to try to increase throughput.
MartBids Database: factories driving mart trade
MartBids Database: factories driving mart trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s currently driving the trade.
Camera at the Mart: NI factory agents drive Raphoe fatstock trade
Camera at the Mart: NI factory agents drive Raphoe fatstock trade
Adam Woods reports from Raphoe Mart's annual fatstock sale, which took place last Friday.
Camera at the Mart: weanlings wind up for festive season in Portumna
Camera at the Mart: weanlings wind up for festive season in Portumna
Shanon Kinahan was in Portumna Mart on Monday evening for its final weanling sale of 2023.
Zoe Kavanagh to step down as National Dairy Council CEO in 2024
Zoe Kavanagh to step down as National Dairy Council CEO in 2024
A formal recruitment process for a new chief executive of the NDC will commence immediately.
Denmark’s derogation talks ‘one to watch’  for Ireland
Denmark’s derogation talks ‘one to watch’ for Ireland
Department of Agriculture senior inspector in the nitrates and biodiversity division Ted Massey has said Ireland can secure a derogation, but only if water quality issues are addressed.
IFA blames Department for fallen animal collection strike
IFA blames Department for fallen animal collection strike
A dispute over Department subsidies for knackeries has led to fallen animal collection services taking strike action.
Preparing for drying off cows
Preparing for drying off cows
Michelle McGrath from Animal Health Ireland outlines some important advice for farmers as they begin the drying-off process.
Aubracs ticking the box for high altitude French suckler farming
Aubracs ticking the box for high altitude French suckler farming
Martin Merrick visited the Rochette father-son duo as part of the Sommet De L’Elevage international visitors farm trips, where Montbeliarde dairy cows have been replaced by an Aubrac suckler herd.
Tarzan crowned king of Elphin jungle at €16,200
Tarzan crowned king of Elphin jungle at €16,200
Adam Woods reports from Saturday’s annual Christmas Cracker Charolais sale in Elphin Mart.
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 DecemberSPONSORED
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 December
Open online meetings will be held for farmers and their families to engage in meaningful discussions about the various procedures and best practices associated with organic farming enterprises.
GAIN Pre-Calver Gold success on Laois farmSPONSORED
GAIN Pre-Calver Gold success on Laois farm
Dairy farmers Richard and Ian Galbraith discuss the success of supplementing GAIN Pre-Calver Gold to their 110-cow herd in Co Laois.
Harnessing the Soil Microbiome for Sustainable Agriculture in the 'Human' EraSPONSORED
Harnessing the Soil Microbiome for Sustainable Agriculture in the 'Human' Era
Science Week is a national celebration of science, with hundreds of in-person and hybrid events taking place nationwide. Running from 12-19 November
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.
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Renewable energy giant Ørsted to build 316ac solar farm in Carlow
Renewable energy giant Ørsted to build 316ac solar farm in Carlow
Located 15km outside of Carlow town, the 81MW solar development is expected to be operational by 2026.
Better news on inflation and tax revenue suggest improving economic outlook
Better news on inflation and tax revenue suggest improving economic outlook
Interest rate pressure will start to ease if inflation stays low, which will help growth.
UK visa rules to increase factory costs
UK visa rules to increase factory costs
While the main short term concern for UK meat factories is veterinary cover, the new visa rules for overseas workers will ultimately increase factory costs.
The COP28 summit once again shows the resistance to tackling fossil fuels
The COP28 summit once again shows the resistance to tackling fossil fuels
Oil exporters are using veto to block major environmental progress, writes Lorcan Roche Kelly
Alliance debuts Agriflex hybrid VF tyre range
Alliance debuts Agriflex hybrid VF tyre range
Yokohama off-highway tyres (YOHT) has launched the new Alliance Agriflex+ 373 hybrid VF tyre range, designed for both field applications and road transport.
Kverneland group appoints new president and CEO
Kverneland group appoints new president and CEO
Yasukazu Kamada will hand over his management of the Kverneland group on 1 January 2024 to Arild Gjerde as new president and CEO of the group.
27ac farm of good land in Westmeath
27ac farm of good land in Westmeath
The property has the ruins of a large period house and it has the picturesque setting to match, writes Paul Mooney.
Limerick farm includes portion of open lake
Limerick farm includes portion of open lake
This farm comes with a derelict house and outbuildings and lies in one unit, writes Paul Mooney.
Small land holdings selling well
Small land holdings selling well
While some larger farms struggled to sell in 2023, there continues to be plenty of customers for smaller parcels, writes Paul Mooney.
Changes to VAT rules 'slash' TAMS grant rate to 24%
Changes to VAT rules 'slash' TAMS grant rate to 24%
The recent changes to non-VAT registered farmers being able to reclaim VAT on certain items has slashed the percentage grant rate that farmers will receive.
Agreed Irish position sought on Nature Restoration Law
Agreed Irish position sought on Nature Restoration Law
The Irish amendment seeks to make the law optional for farmers and remove the obligation to re-wet drained peatlands or restore former habitats.
Minister seeks one year delay for new CAP peatland rules
Minister seeks one year delay for new CAP peatland rules
The Department of Agriculture is seeking the flexibility to push back the start date for new CAP peatland rules, which had been planned to take effect from January 2024.
Renewable energy giant Ørsted to build 316ac solar farm in Carlow
Renewable energy giant Ørsted to build 316ac solar farm in Carlow
Located 15km outside of Carlow town, the 81MW solar development is expected to be operational by 2026.
Agri-food sector may struggle to compete for biomethane on open market
Agri-food sector may struggle to compete for biomethane on open market
Demand from the industry for biomethane is at a pivotal point with many large energy users now seeking biomethane as a means to decarbonise.
Licensing delays 'costing forestry jobs'
Licensing delays 'costing forestry jobs'
The issuing of just three afforestation licences in a week wouldn't keep a whole lot of people active, private foresters pointed out.
Department awards €1.6m in funds to projects promoting forestry
Department awards €1.6m in funds to projects promoting forestry
Groups successful in accessing the funds include the ACA, Coillte, an Taisce and the ibec-affiliated Forest Industries Ireland.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
NI fertiliser deliveries hit another new low
NI fertiliser deliveries hit another new low
The new statistics back up reports from local merchants that fertiliser sales remained quiet throughout July, August, and September this year.
Irish Horse: Teahupoo toughs it out again in Hatton’s Grace
Irish Horse: Teahupoo toughs it out again in Hatton’s Grace
The Robcour-owned six-year-old further strengthened the lead of both Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy in their respective championships, writes Ronan Groome.
Editorial: cracking Christmas experiences on farms
Editorial: cracking Christmas experiences on farms
From handpicking her Christmas tree to meeting the big man in red, Ciara Leahy kicks off the festive season with two farm experiences.
Margaret Leahy: things change, but the feeling of Christmas remains the same
Margaret Leahy: things change, but the feeling of Christmas remains the same
Traditions are passed down, sure, but they also change with each generation - and that's not necessarily a bad thing, writes Margaret Leahy.
It’s all about location, location in Co Wexford
It’s all about location, location in Co Wexford
Located near Enniscorthy, this farm sits between the town and motorway, with plenty of road frontage, writes Paul Mooney.