In the news
As exlcusively revealed by the Irish Farmers Journal, the IFA and former secretary general Pat Smith have reached a settlement five days ahead of a High Court case. The settlement over the two legal cases will cost the IFA €1.9m. In a statement, Pat Smith said he was very proud of the organisation he left behind.In other news, a total of 4,337t of skim milk powder was sold off by the European Commission in the February tender of intervention stock. DAERA figures show the impact that wet weather had on making fodder in Northern Ireland last year with silage yields hitting a 12-year low.The cost of vaccinating badgers under the TB Eradication Programme is in the region of €4.3m/year, according to the Department of Agriculture.Board members of Glanbia to receive more money for their roles on the board of the PLC in 2018.Photo of the day
Courtesy of the Irish Farmers Journal picture desk here is our photo of the day:
Property reporter Anthony Jordan snapped this photo of a farm for sale near Moynalty, Co Meath.