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Sheep kill down 10% in first six months
Amy Forde
There was a 19% drop in the sheep kill for the month of June when compared to June 2023.
24 July 2024 News
Huge onus on politicians to 'get nature law right'
Brendan O’Malley from the Connemara branch of INHFA said that the last designation process left farmers 'bereft'.
24 July 2024 News
Minister plans to address forgotten farmers in budget
The forgotten farmers group was founded in 2015, when 4,000 farmers were identified by the Department of Agriculture as being excluded from key farm schemes.
Retailers not playing ball with regulator
A number of retailers have not provided data requested by the Agri-Food Regulator in relation to the egg supply chain.
24 July 2024 News
Over 40% of sheep farmers making less than €5,000
In 2023, the gross margin was down 8% to €797/ha while direct payments were worth €266/ha on sheep farms.
24 July 2024 News
Tillage incomes plunge by 71% in 2023
In 2023, about half of farmers in the sector undertook the Straw Incorporation Measure, and received an average payment of over €5,500.
24 July 2024 News
Calls for minister to reverse decision on straw
The IFA and IGG met the Minister for Agriculture on Tuesday to discuss the debacle.
24 July 2024 News
New 70% slurry storage grant to open
The European Commission approved the 70% slurry storage grant scheme back in April.
24 July 2024 News
A Just Transition for farmers
The mission of the Just Transition Commission will be to support the Government in its responsibility to provide a just transition to a climate neutral economy.
24 July 2024 News
Country is looking at a bedding shortage - INHFA
It needs to be recognised that the country is looking at a shortage of bedding and feed next winter, INHFA president says.
24 July 2024 News
Bóthar to send 60 calves to Kosovo
Bóthar is now looking for donations from the public to help pay for shipment costs and help the heifers to reach Kosovo.
24 July 2024 News
Big Interview: Minister McConalogue confirms solo run on straw scheme
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue speaks to news editor Amy Forde on the beleaguered straw scheme, ACRES, slurry and solar.
24 July 2024 News