Irish Farmers Journal nightly news: BPS clinics and TB eradication

Have you missed out on any of the top stories today? Catch up with the top five stories from www.farmersjournal.ie today, 20 March 2018.

Thomas Hubert

20 March 2018

Irish Farmers Journal nightly news: BPS clinics and TB eradication

As the 15 May BPS online-only application deadline approaches, the Department of Agriculture has announced details of local clinics and helpline arrangements.

Fewer than 10 farmers have applied for the fodder transport scheme.

LacPatrick is the latest milk processor to cut its base milk price as dairy commodities tumble at the latest GDT sale.

There was good demand for stores and calf prices ranged from €1 to over €400 at Bandon Mart.

A UCD vet has said it will take 70 years to eradicate bovine TB in Ireland.

Photo of the day

Courtesy of the Irish Farmers Journal picture desk here is our photo of the day:

Athenry Mart sheep sale this week. \ Hany Marzouk

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