Both Glanbia and Lakeland announced milk price rises for August on Tuesday, with Glanbia announcing a major top-up for all suppliers. Cork has the highest number of applicants to the tillage crisis fund, with the county’s 82 applicants accounting for half of all applications. The commencement of a review of the Agriculture Appeals Act, 2001 was announced on Tuesday. Storm Aileen to hit Ireland with 40mm of rain in parts and strong winds. Farmers have just a few days left to spread fertiliser before the closed period comes into effect.Photo of the day
Courtesy of the Irish Farmers Journal picture desk here is our photo of the day:
With one week to go: the ploughing site is taking shape in Tullamore.