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IFA brings Mercosur concerns to Commission offices in Dublin
Noel Bardon
The IFA's president has written to the European Commission on traceability and market impact concerns relating to an EU-Mercosur free trade deal.
 
 
Agriculture can't be sacrificed to boost European car manufacturing - Cowen
Agriculture can't be sacrificed to boost European car manufacturing - Cowen
The Mercosur deal must not leave Irish farmers at a disadvantage, Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has said.
Latest Global Dairy Trade auction up 1.2%
Latest Global Dairy Trade auction up 1.2%
This marks the third consecutive increase, following a 4.8% increase on 5 November.
Route to market for organic produce    SPONSORED
Route to market for organic produce
With organic farming now using 5% of Irish farm land with a target of growing to 10% Emmet Doyle, Organic sector manager Bord Bia reports on finding markets for this expanding category.
Micheál Martin sure to lead the next Government
Micheál Martin sure to lead the next Government
The Fianna Fáil leader will lead his party back into government as clearly the largest party in the country again.
Soc Dems rising in the south as Fine Gael fade
Soc Dems rising in the south as Fine Gael fade
With three seats gained in Cork - and in the fight for a seat in Carlow-Kilkenny - the Social Democrats have had a good election.
No Rabbitte and no Hutch in next Dáil but McConalogue looking more likely
No Rabbitte and no Hutch in next Dáil but McConalogue looking more likely
A quick update on the constituencies in the Midlands North West, as Brussels calls it.
Opinion: 10 takeaways from day one of the general election count
Opinion: 10 takeaways from day one of the general election count
With first counts almost completed, we can see how Ireland has voted in this election. But what kind of government will we get as a result?
Tractors from 141hp to 160hp in top demand
Tractors from 141hp to 160hp in top demand
For the year to date, the 141 to 160hp category is proving the most popular, accounting for just under 20% of all new tractor registrations.
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show highlights continued
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show highlights continued
Last week the hugely successful FTMTA Farm Machinery Show took place at Punchestown Event Centre. Gary Abbott looks at part two of the shows highlights.
Farm Tech Talk: all things machinery at the FTMTA show
Farm Tech Talk: all things machinery at the FTMTA show
On this week's Farm Tech Talk we're all about farm machinery, with our specialists reporting from the FTMTA machinery show.
In pictures: big crowds and big kit impresses at FTMTA Show
In pictures: big crowds and big kit impresses at FTMTA Show
This week marked the welcomed return of the indoor FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at the Punchestown Event Centre for the first time since 2019.
Watch: lambs top €200 in Kilkenny Mart
Watch: lambs top €200 in Kilkenny Mart
The factory trade has also jumped in recent days with groups securing returns of €8.25/kg to €8.35/kg and upwards of €8.40/kg paid at the higher end of the market.
Camera at the Mart: demand for quality weanlings high in Milford
Camera at the Mart: demand for quality weanlings high in Milford
Rachel Gallagher reports from the weekly weanling sale held in Milford Livestock Mart.
Camera at the Mart: cracking Christmas fatstock show and sale in Kanturk
Camera at the Mart: cracking Christmas fatstock show and sale in Kanturk
Factory demand for forward and heavy cattle was very evident at the annual fatstock show and sale in Kanturk Mart. Aside from the prizewinners, similar prices were on offer in the general sale.
PODCASTS
Ornua lifts November PPI as strong returns continue
Ornua lifts November PPI as strong returns continue
Ornua announced that the PPI for November has been increased over 3% on the previous month's index.
New campaign to dispel common myths on dairy
New campaign to dispel common myths on dairy
The new campaign is centred around a survey for third-level students in colleges across the country, typically aged between 17 and 24 years of age.
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
Lloyd Pearson announced as AgTech Ireland chair
Lloyd Pearson announced as AgTech Ireland chair
The organisation’s new chair also launched the AgTech Ireland 2024 general election manifesto on Monday.
Beef Management: ration formulation and final suckler event
Beef Management: ration formulation and final suckler event
This week, Adam Woods takes a look at ration formulation and previews the final event in our Irish Farmers Journal suckler series.
SCEP ‘ineligible’ bull causes stir at Charolais 'Christmas Cracker'
SCEP ‘ineligible’ bull causes stir at Charolais 'Christmas Cracker'
Nevan McKiernan was at Saturday's 'Christmas Cracker' sale in Elphin Mart, where a SCEP 'ineligible' bull sold for the top price of €15,000.
Lisglass and Haystar set the standard at Simmental calf show
Lisglass and Haystar set the standard at Simmental calf show
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Northern Ireland Simmental club calf show in Ballymena Livestock Market.
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.
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec DuoSPONSORED
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products - Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The unique blend equips it to combat a range of sheep parasites.
Be on your guard for scouring calvesSPONSORED
Be on your guard for scouring calves
Calf scour is the most common disease of dairy-bred calves, but by maximising immune function and minimising your calves’ exposure to the problem, you can make your rearing unit more resilient.
Bennettsbridge Limestone’s Cubicle Lime: boosting cow comfort and milk yield SPONSORED
Bennettsbridge Limestone’s Cubicle Lime: boosting cow comfort and milk yield
Bennettsbridge Limestone’s Cubicle Lime is a unique disinfectant-style product which has been formulated using a blend of superfine limestone powder and hydrated lime.
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Sparks fly at Kerry meeting in Newcastle West
Sparks fly at Kerry meeting in Newcastle West
Very well attended information meeting heard opposing views on Kerry proposal.
Guide: EU trade deal approval process
Guide: EU trade deal approval process
With the Mercosur trade deal making headlines, we look at how trade deals are approved in the EU.
Know your ABCs of Kerry deal
Know your ABCs of Kerry deal
There are some huge sums of money for shareholders involved in the proposal.
Woulfe looks for a great leap forward in soil nutrition
Woulfe looks for a great leap forward in soil nutrition
Industry veteran talked about the challenges that will come from feeding 10bn.
Väderstad increases hopper on Spirit drills
Väderstad increases hopper on Spirit drills
Väderstad has added the option of a 25% larger hopper to its Spirit seed drills, taking maximum capacity on particular models to 5,000l.
Kuhn launches new double-compartment front hopper
Kuhn launches new double-compartment front hopper
Kuhn has unveiled its new universal front hopper, named the TF 2300 C, which has a 2,360-litre capacity and has a double compartment.
Top quality glassland up for auction
Top quality glassland up for auction
A circa 46ac non-residential farm in Co Wicklow goes for auction in December. All in one block, it is served by an excellent road network, writes Tommy Moyles.
Model farm in ‘Model County’ from the 1960s
Model farm in ‘Model County’ from the 1960s
A circa 40ac residential farm in CO Wexford goes for public auction in early December and contains a nice mix of house, yard and good quality farmland, writes Tommy Moyles.
Non-residential farm with motorway frontage
Non-residential farm with motorway frontage
An excellent 40ac non-residential farm in Co Tipperary is going for public auction in December, writes Tommy Moyles.
Closing date for TAMS III tranche 5 nears as tranche 3 approvals near completion
Closing date for TAMS III tranche 5 nears as tranche 3 approvals near completion
The closing date for tranche 5 is fast approaching, though the next tranche will open shortly after.
ABP Clones to reduce carbon emissions by 80%
ABP Clones to reduce carbon emissions by 80%
The project forms part of ABP’s overall sustainability strategy and is part of an extensive decarbonisation plan that aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% from 2021 to 2030 in all ABP sites.
Find out how to access water quality funds at Meath event next week
Find out how to access water quality funds at Meath event next week
The farm event will take place on a farm in Moynalty, Co Meath, on Tuesday 3 December.
400ac solar farm starts planning bid in Meath
400ac solar farm starts planning bid in Meath
The 400ac Fyanstown Solar Farm, set to be developed by global renewables developer BayWa-re, will involve land from seven landowners near Kells, Co Meath.
New wind farm set for Cork
New wind farm set for Cork
The 50:50 partnership between the Danish developer and Irish semi-state companies will see the construction of 16 wind turbines up to 185 metres tall between Millstreet and Macroom, Cork.
Temporary rebound forecast for forestry
Temporary rebound forecast for forestry
Forestry plantings could top 2,500ha in 2025, up from 1,650ha in 2023 and similar levels this year.
Party manifestos avoid forestry's role in achieving net zero by mid-century
Party manifestos avoid forestry's role in achieving net zero by mid-century
Fine Gael, Labour and Green Party strongest on a balanced ecological and commercial forestry programme, while Sinn Féin proposes native only tree species.
NI chief vet outlines 'novel' plan for TB
NI chief vet outlines 'novel' plan for TB
The plan for wildlife intervention relies heavily on a research study done in Co Down, known as TVR
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
Carlow community give Mary the perfect send off
A lady who passed away in her adopted home town of Carlow, with no living relatives, received a big turnout at her funeral following a social media post by the undertaker, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
Non-residential farm with motorway frontage
Non-residential farm with motorway frontage
An excellent 40ac non-residential farm in Co Tipperary is going for public auction in December, writes Tommy Moyles.
Rustic farmstead with renovation potential
Rustic farmstead with renovation potential
A circa 118ac residential farm containing a house that needs some modernising – it’s one to watch, writes Tommy Moyles.
76ac residential farm is on the market in Cork
76ac residential farm is on the market in Cork
A short distance east of Dunmanway, the property includes a residence and farmyard that contains a mix of modern and older style farm buildings, writes Tommy Moyles.
117ac stud farm in heart of Point-to-Point country
117ac stud farm in heart of Point-to-Point country
Centrally based in Co Waterford, the property is within easy access of all top Irish racecourses and has accomodation for 30 horses, writes Tommy Moyles.