Latest from Farmers Journal TV
Sheep prices: more price pressure on the trade
While prices have steadied somewhat, the sheep trade continues to be under pressure.
The beef kill hit 38,248 last week, with increased numbers going to the factories, making it the highest weekly kill since 2010.
By Amy Forde on 19 October 2017
Raymond Linnane operates a 50 cow suckler herd in Bellharbour, Co. Clare. He built a new slatted shed in 2006 and highlights the difference slat rubber makes to his herd, versus bare concrete slats.
The largest purchaser of grain in Ireland will pay its members €147/t for feed barley and €157/t for wheat.
By Thomas Hubert on 18 October 2017
The number and identify of farms inspected for cross compliance is audited by the EU.
By Paul Mooney on 19 October 2017
The total number of eligible applications made last year was 124,593, says the Department of Agriculture.
By Paul Mooney on 19 October 2017
Keen interest from young farmers and dairy farmers but the big Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage scheme slower to get going.
By Paul Mooney on 19 October 2017
STIHL continues to steal a march when it comes to developing new innovative technologies that offer real solutions to practical problems.
Newbaze will package up to 5,000t of infant formula in Ireland from 2019.
By Lorcan Allen on 19 October 2017
There could be changes ahead for the definition of an active farmer, increased supports for young farmers and changes to greening next year.
By Amy Forde on 19 October 2017
Power outages affecting milking and drinking water supply have caused havoc on many farms, particularly in the dairy sector.
By Thomas Hubert on 19 October 2017
Have you missed out on any of the top stories today? Catch up with the top five stories from www.farmersjournal.ie today, Wednesday 18 October.
By Patrick Donohoe on 18 October 2017
At EirGrid we are responsible for a safe, secure and reliable supply of electricity – now and in the future.
Farmers describe the devastation of Ophelia. Plus agricultural college open days and Brexit talk at the Anuga food fair.
By Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 18 October 2017
Kieran Flatley farms outside of Knock in Co Mayo, he spoke to Patrick Donohoe about farming in the west of Ireland and Ophelia.
By Patrick Donohoe on 18 October 2017
The board of Aurivo met on Wednesday and set a price for milk supplied in September.
By Patrick Donohoe on 18 October 2017
Last week's kill rose by another 477 head on the back of higher cow, young bull and heifer throughput.
By Darren Carty on 19 October 2017
Bord Bia recently undertook a study tour of northern England with a group of Irish beef and dairy producers.
Politically it is quite unrealistic for the country exiting the club to expect the surviving members to change the rules of the game they play amongst themselves.
By Colm McCarthy on 18 October 2017
Dairy farmers who do not record sire data have been slammed by a prominent suckler farmer.
By Adam Woods on 19 October 2017
VERY CLEAN TANKPAINT WORK IS VERY GOODREAR FILLYEAR 20072000 GAL...
FULL RANGE OF HERRON FEED TRAILERS IN STOCKCALL FOR GREAT PRICESCALL SAL...
3 METRE 1 PASSKG 302AMAZONE DRILLAMAZONE HARROWCALL SALES 087 14...
TRAIL AND SHOEYEAR 2007GOOD CLEAN MACHINECALL SALES 087 1472154VAT...
Sections
Get full unlimited access to our content. Subscribe to the Irish Farmers Journal
Unlimited access to Irish Farmers Journal via your computer, mobile device, tablet or newspaper delivered to your door.
Already a subscriber? Sign in