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Budgets - let the Teagasc store lamb finishing calculator do the work
Darren Carty
The calculator is beneficial to farmers completing budgets for purchasing store lambs, but it can be equally useful in helping to inform decisions on purchasing or selling lambs.
 
 
Ireland 'lost five years' of progress on water quality - Hogan
Ireland 'lost five years' of progress on water quality - Hogan
Former European Commissioner Phil Hogan said "we've buried our heads in the sand" in relation to maintaining the nitrates derogation.
Bluetongue control zone in east Yorkshire after new case confirmed
Bluetongue control zone in east Yorkshire after new case confirmed
Bluetongue has been detected in east Yorkshire – an area previously free from the virus.
Small businesses set to take centre stage at this year's Ploughing SPONSORED
Small businesses set to take centre stage at this year's Ploughing
Visitors to the Local Enterprise Village will get a chance to see a unique showcase of Irish entrepreneurship with over 30 small Irish businesses gearing up to present their products and innovations.
In pictures: Castleisland fat stock show and sale
In pictures: Castleisland fat stock show and sale
Castleisland Mart had a successful fat stock show and sale during the week with a full yard of fantastic stock on offer.
In pictures: Quality lambs in demand in Ennis
In pictures: Quality lambs in demand in Ennis
The first sheep sale held on the MartBids online sales platform saw butchers and agents active for fleshed lambs and plenty of farmer demand for quality stores.
Camera at the Mart: top of €4,100 in Gortatlea show and sale
Camera at the Mart: top of €4,100 in Gortatlea show and sale
Adam Woods report from Gortatlea Mart in Co Kerry, where its annual weanling show and sale took place last week.
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Sinn Féin’s Kenny clarifies position on derogation
Sinn Féin’s Kenny clarifies position on derogation
It is imperative that Government pursue a science-led partnership approach with farmers and other stakeholders on the nitrates derogation, Martin Kenny said.
Milk supply down 5% on 2023
Milk supply down 5% on 2023
Co-ops processed an estimated 980.7m litres of milk in July 2024, a decrease of 33.9m litres (3.3%) when compared with July 2023.
TB eradication staff shortage is ‘simply unacceptable’ - ICSA
TB eradication staff shortage is ‘simply unacceptable’ - ICSA
It follows on from the Department’s update on the eradication group in which Minister Charlie McConalogue raised concerns about underfunding and understaffing.
TB reactor numbers forecast to hit 40,000 head - IFA
TB reactor numbers forecast to hit 40,000 head - IFA
The IFA has called on the Minister for Agriculture and Government colleagues to outline their position on TB eradication.
Clinker hits top price in Dungannon
Clinker hits top price in Dungannon
Rachel Gallagher reports from Dungannon Mart for the NI Rouge Club premier sale.
Suffolk tops Sheep Ireland sale at €2,550
Suffolk tops Sheep Ireland sale at €2,550
Rachel Gallagher reports from GVM Tullamore Mart for the 14th annual Sheep Ireland multi-breed ram sale where average prices increased by €58/head and the sale average hit 90%.
Small businesses set to take centre stage at this year's PloughingSPONSORED
Small businesses set to take centre stage at this year's Ploughing
Visitors to the Local Enterprise Village will get a chance to see a unique showcase of Irish entrepreneurship with over 30 small Irish businesses gearing up to present their products and innovations.
Get your public services card at the National Ploughing ChampionshipsSPONSORED
Get your public services card at the National Ploughing Championships
The Department of Social Protection will be attending this year’s National Ploughing Championships at Block 3 | Row 12 | Hub 204.
The Sommet show in France, an international livestock summit not to be missed!SPONSORED
The Sommet show in France, an international livestock summit not to be missed!
The 33rd edition of the Sommet de l’Elevage (Livestock Summit) will take place in Clermont-Ferrand, France, on 1-4 October.
Irish farmers turn to Nofence for smarter and more efficient livestock and landSPONSORED
Irish farmers turn to Nofence for smarter and more efficient livestock and land
As Nofence makes its mark in Ireland, pioneering farmers are using virtual fences to bring flexibility and peace of mind to livestock management across diverse landscapes and purposes.
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Tirlán interested in ‘alliance’ with Tipperary Co-op
Tirlán interested in ‘alliance’ with Tipperary Co-op
The CEO of Tirlán voiced interest in linking up with Tipperary Co-op, saying that an alliance could be formed between the two if Tipperary was on board.
Oil hits lowest price in more than a year
Oil hits lowest price in more than a year
Global developments are shifting the supply-demand balance for crude.
Markets Digest: stories from around the world
Markets Digest: stories from around the world
Brief news snippets from New Zealand, Ivory Coast, Spain and the USA.
Dairy industry consolidation kicks off in Co Tipperary
Dairy industry consolidation kicks off in Co Tipperary
Talks currently underway between Tipp co-op and Arrabawn could lead to a merger.
Pöttinger introduces new Plano stubble cultivator
Pöttinger introduces new Plano stubble cultivator
Last week, at a press event in Austria, Pöttinger expanded its range of tillage products by unveiling its new 6m Plano stubble cultivator, a complete new offering from the brand.
Listen: Kildare man heading up digital solutions role at Claas
Listen: Kildare man heading up digital solutions role at Claas
On this week’s Young Stock Podcast, Peter Thomas Keaveney speaks to David Thornton, a Kildare man who has recently been appointed as the digital solutions consultant with Claas UK.
32ac farm close to the M4
32ac farm close to the M4
It fronts the old main road and is close to the motorway which now serves that route. It’s a good location.
Abbeyfeale farm has €550,000 asking price
Abbeyfeale farm has €550,000 asking price
The 64ac grass holding lies in one block and has road frontage.
Large 87ac farm in Cork
Large 87ac farm in Cork
There are also a number of useful sheds on the property. Most of the land is good quality.
Ticking the boxes on TAMS-spec equine housing
Ticking the boxes on TAMS-spec equine housing
Martin Merrick details some of the specs when it comes to completing works on housing for equines under TAMS.
Majority of ACRES balancing payments to issue by end of month
Majority of ACRES balancing payments to issue by end of month
ACRES 'with its scale, ambition and complexity, has presented challenges in terms of meeting the payment timelines envisaged', the minister said.
Ireland well-placed to tap into high end of agri-food markets - Alltech boss
Ireland well-placed to tap into high end of agri-food markets - Alltech boss
Alltech's CEO stated that Ireland should look on global agriculture's challenges into opportunities.
NI gone from leaders to laggards in renewables - RenewableNI
NI gone from leaders to laggards in renewables - RenewableNI
The figures for the previous 12-month period show renewable generation accounted for 45.8% of Northern Ireland's electricity use, down 5% from 2022.
Total of 23 applications for €40m AD grant
Total of 23 applications for €40m AD grant
The €40m Biomethane Capital Grant scheme will provide 20% grants towards the cost of building a new anaerobic digestion plant or upgrading a biogas plant, up to a maximum of €5m.
Emissions targets now ‘bearing fruit’ - McConalogue
Emissions targets now ‘bearing fruit’ - McConalogue
The report indicated that there should be more incentives to improve the uptake in low emission fertiliser and feed or slurry additives.
Farmers can’t be ‘in the red by going green’ - IFA
Farmers can’t be ‘in the red by going green’ - IFA
The CCAC’s annual review on agriculture and land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector said policies must be implemented that align with long-term climate and biodiversity objectives.
Northern Ireland needs locally produced renewable energy - Muir
Northern Ireland needs locally produced renewable energy - Muir
Minister Andrew Muir made the comment at the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association's annual conference in Belfast.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
Life
Westival launches 2024 programme
The West of Ireland’s longest-running music and arts festival is taking place in October as locals join to celebrate what Westport has to offer, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Farmers and hospitality workers face similar mental health struggles
Farmers and hospitality workers face similar mental health struggles
The past few years have been difficult for small food producers and business owners – here is how some have found ways to cope, writes Janine Kennedy.
Abbeyfeale farm has €550,000 asking price
Abbeyfeale farm has €550,000 asking price
The 64ac grass holding lies in one block and has road frontage.
'I've been in horses all my life and never had anything like that'
'I've been in horses all my life and never had anything like that'
A small thoroughbred breeder from Co Meath hit the jackpot when selling a yearling colt for £350,000 last week.
Well-priced land offered in Roscommon
Well-priced land offered in Roscommon
It would be a lot more productive if some tidying and improvement work was now carried out, the agent says.