Weekly podcast: suckler scheme, old farm buildings and Dutch farmer vote
On this week’s podcast we discuss sucklers, old farm buildings, a big win for the Dutch farmers party and fertiliser prices.
Minister deems 90 cows to be ‘typical family farm’ for TAMS III
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has set out his reasons for some very controversial restrictions on dairy equipment in TAMS III.
AIB sets emissions targets for 75% of its loan book excluding agri
AIB excludes farming from financed emissions targets, but targets net zero by 2050 for farming and agriculture.
Tax-free leasing and carbon footprints needed for tillage
This week we publish more opinions and suggestions from tillage farmers on how to support the sector. Thanks to all who have been getting in touch.
‘The costs of global inaction or delay will include irreversible impacts’
The IPCC report has focused minds in Ireland and worldwide on how to prevent further global warming.
Wet weather tempers cattle mart trade a little
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s cattle trade including the latest on what’s happening in marts around the country.
In pictures: sharp weanling trade in Castlerea Mart
An entry of over 140 male weanlings / yearlings recorded an average price of €3.12/kg while over 80 weanling / yearling heifers recorded a fine average price of €3.32/kg.
Calf numbers and prices ease
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s calf trade including prices from around the country’s marts.
In pictures: calf numbers bounce back up in Bandon
Calf numbers were up on last week and, after a blip last week, prices for shipping calves improved also.
The Grass Week: rain, rain, go away
The steady rainfall over the past week is not allowing ground to dry out much, meaning grazing conditions are still tough.
Listen: Farm Tech Talk - suckler cow scheme, weather and farm buildings
This week’s weather is making conditions difficult in the fields and the forecast is for unsettled conditions.
Weather woes on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods has the latest report from the Irish Farmers Journal beef and sheep farm.
NI breeders push for export sales in Britain
The need for the six-month standstill period for Northern Ireland livestock stems from original Brexit withdrawal agreement which came into effect in January 2021.
UFU rejects splash plate ban proposal
The compulsory use of low emission slurry spreading equipment on all farms in NI has been deemed “not feasible”
Funding of up to €3m for new research projects available
If we want to future-proof our primary producers and agri-food sector, we need to continue investing heavily in cutting edge research, Minister Martin Heydon said.
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Grazing off to a good start in Killorglin
The farming year has gone off to a good start on Donal Hayes's farm - the winner of the 2022 Kerry Agribusiness milk quality and sustainability award.
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Getting through a Quality Assurance inspection
Damien Murray, Origin Green Standards Co-Coordinator, explains what farmers need to do to be part of the Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS) - A step by step guide.
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Introducing SuperValu’s five Food Academy guest stars
Five existing Food Academy businesses have been chosen as guest stars for nationwide distribution.
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Light switch moment on Telford family farm
Derek Telford and his sons, Keith and Arnold, run a successful 650-sow farrow-to-finish unit in Co Tyrone
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Brazil can resume exports to China
Beef from Brazil cleared to enter China following BSE suspension in February.
IFA demands Government ‘comes clean on €1bn Brexit reserve’
Tim Cullinan said there are very mixed messages coming from Government.
How will UK trade agreements affect Irish farmers?
UK trade agreements have a major knock-on effect on Irish farmers because as well as extra competition in the UK, there is potentially more UK competition in EU markets.
AIB sets emissions targets for 75% of its loan book excluding agri
AIB excludes farming from financed emissions targets, but targets net zero by 2050 for farming and agriculture.
CNH Industrial acquires majority stake in Bennamann
CNH Industrial has acquired the controlling stake of Bennamann following its 10% buy-in back in 2021. Bennamann offers a solution to capture and purify existing slurry bio-methane for use as fuel.
Pit silage guided at €175-187/ac for 2023
The increased cost of machinery replacement, tyres, oil, insurance and labour throughout 2022 are the reasons behind a 5% hike in contractor charges, according to FCI.
ProDig beefs up folding fork ranges
ProDig has redeveloped its folding silage fork offerings, with the launch of its Mammoth and Taurus ranges, available in working widths from 12ft to 18ft.
In pictures: Peavoy’s polly bull tops Kilkenny at €4,800
With 96 bulls forward and a 76% clearance rate, Kilkenny’s first pedigree bull sale of the season was a big success, Shanon Kinahan writes.
61.4ac Cavan farm sits on a crossroads
The farmhouse would make a nice family home after redecoration and modernisation.
Farm and site for sale by auction in NI
The sale is being conducted by HA McIlrath and Sons Ltd and takes place at 2.30pm on Friday 31 March 2023 in Kilrea Livestock Mart.
Rush of auctions coming this month
The land market is very active and here we report on properties to be auctioned in five different counties.
Minister deems 90 cows to be ‘typical family farm’ for TAMS III
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has set out his reasons for some very controversial restrictions on dairy equipment in TAMS III.
Nurturing nature on-farm: bats, birds and bees
Here are some ways that can farmers can help nature on their farms this month.
Planning refused for Clare wind farm due to hen harrier concerns
When taken in conjunction with other wind farms in the area, the wind farm would result in unacceptable cumulative adverse impacts on the hen harrier, the appeals board said. Gordon Deegan reports.
Soaring cost of capital could derail renewable expansion
The rising cost of capital threatens to derail the expansion of renewable energy projects such as solar and onshore wind farms according to a new report.
Nine counties eligible for €200,000 wind farm benefit fund
Community platform ChangeX in conjunction with wind farm developer Greencoat Renewables have this week launched a new fund for communities within 5-10km of one of their wind farms
'Efficient licensing' needed to meet demands of increased forestry activity
Data in the new National Forest Inventory reveal the growing timber output from Irish forests and the volume of construction timber they will provide.
'Efficient licensing' needed to meet demands of increased forestry activity
Data in the new National Forest Inventory reveal the growing timber output from Irish forests and the volume of construction timber they will provide.
News in-brief from Northern Ireland
Weekly news in-brief from across the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland
Major redevelopment at Greenmount Campus
The plans include the demolition of Fulton Hall, Boyd Hall, the Technology Building, modular storage, and student accommodation.
Irish Horse
Webinar: how horse owners can claim new equine grant aid through TAMS
With many equine farmers having never applied for grant aid under a Department of Agriculture scheme before, they are keen to avoid the pitfalls of the application. process
Ann Devine: whatever floats your boat
There were tensions surrounding the ‘artistic direction’ of this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Kilsudgeon. Literally, writes Colm O’Regan
The protracted nature of grief
Although people are resilient, being faced with reminders of a loved one gone from our lives can bring that same pain back as strong as the day it was first felt.
Eggs for breakfast, lunch or brunch
Full of nutritious protein and good cholesterol, eggs are the perfect quick meal to be enjoyed at any time of day. Neven Maguire writes.
Katherine's Country: congratulations to An Irish Goodbye
Amidst all the Oscar nominations for the Irish; only two were to become real statues, writes Katherine O'Leary.