In the news

  • A consultation is expected soon on Government plans to legislate for compulsory contracts between farmers and milk buyers in the dairy sector.
  • A status orange thunder warning is currently in effect for Kildare, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon, Cork, Limerick and Tipperary.
  • The Irish Simmental Cattle Society has asked judges to be mindful of overfed animals competing in shows over the summer.
  • Martin Keane has been appointed as the new chair of Glanbia plc.
  • European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan announced on Friday his plans for a modernised, simplified CAP post-2020.

    • Photo of the day

    Silage is being made up and down the country despite the weather warning./ Donal O' Leary

    Mossie Beecher and Slawomir Glaj, driving for Noonan Agri Contractors, Conna, Co. Cork are using the recently purchased New Holland FR920 Forage Cruiser to pick up 1st cut silage for Emma Cotter, Corrin, Fermoy, Co. Cork. This machine was seen at the FTMTA Grass and Muck event last week and boasts an impressive 911hp engine./Donal O' Leary