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MEPs ‘missed opportunities’ to vote to scrap Mercosur - Sinn Fein MEP
James Hanly
Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan said that there were two opportunities for MEPs to back a vote calling for the EU to scrap the Mercosur trade deal.
MEPs ‘missed opportunities’ to vote to scrap Mercosur - Sinn Fein MEP
Farmers buying breeding bulls need ‘all available information’ - IFA
13 February 2025 News
Farmers buying breeding bulls need ‘all available information’ - IFA
The IFA said that farmers who are buying bulls are making “a significant financial investment in these animals” and need every piece of information to help in the selection process.
Farmers ‘fed up’ with ACRES excuses - INHFA
13 February 2025 News
Farmers ‘fed up’ with ACRES excuses - INHFA
The INHFA claims that it seen an increasing number of farmers contacting its office with concerns over their delayed payments.
New nitrates rules on way to secure derogation
Government's advisory group on nitrates policy has planned regular meetings over the next month to get the ball rolling on the next Nitrates Action Programme.
12 February 2025 News
Storm damage puts pressure on farmers during calving
It comes from a Farm Relief Services (FRS) Co-op operators report which showed that over 90% of spring-calving herds in Ireland have begun calving.
12 February 2025 News
Australia’s 27-year push to bovine TB freedom
Despite large herds spread over expansive ranges, Australia managed to eradicate bovine TB.
12 February 2025 News
New Zealand aims to eradicate TB in livestock by 2026
Controlling possum populations - a wild TB vector - is a central aspect if New Zealand's eradication efforts.
12 February 2025 News
Farmers to spend €649,000 on BVD sample postage
This is despite the cost of a national stamp for a letter increasing from €1.40 to €1.65, from Thursday 27 February.
12 February 2025 News
Friesian bull calf prices double on 2024
Friesian bull calves have been the category of calves that have seen the highest percentage increase in price compared to last year according to the ICBF calf price summary.
12 February 2025 News
How Ireland’s TB eradication plan stacks up against Australia and NZ
This week, the Irish Farmers Journal takes a look at what measures were pursued by countries that make significant progress in fighting bovine TB.
12 February 2025 News
Farmer Writes: what price is too dear?
Finished cattle are one thing, but the store market has just gone crazy altogether, especially over the last two weeks, writes James Strain.
12 February 2025 News
ICBF star ratings are 'undermining suckler farmers' - ICSA
Association suckler chair Jimmy Cosgrave said the ICBF’s refusal to accept weights submitted by farmers is a major issue.
10 February 2025 News