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Carbery weather payment an example to others - ICMSA
Anne O'Donoghue
The ICMSA welcomed all weather-related payments by milk purchasers and co-ops, but particularly singled out the 5c/l, excluding VAT, payment from Carbery.
25 April 2024 News
Cereal production down 21% last year - CSO
Further figures released by the CSO show that in the year to March, the number of cattle slaughtered rose by 1.7%.
24 April 2024 News
Political system must stand up for farmers - IFA
Ahead of June’s European and local elections, the IFA launched its election manifesto outlining key issues for farmers.
ACRES is 'nothing short of a mess'
The number of Irish farmers participating in agri-environmental schemes is two and a half times above the EU average.
24 April 2024 News
Farm subsidies to be cut with EU enlargement
If Ukraine joined the EU it would cost over €96bn in CAP funds, according to the IFA.
24 April 2024 News
Clarkson back for series three to ‘show real farming’
While Clarkson’s Farm is known for showing farming in a fun light, series three isn’t shying away from many agricultural issues Irish farmers will be familiar with.
23 April 2024 Feature
New app being developed to enhance farm safety
The app is currently being developed as part of PhD research and should be launched by the end of the year.
20 April 2024 News
Kerry supplier group has PO status recognised
The Munster Dairy Producer Organisation (MDPO) has had its PO status recognised.
19 April 2024 News
EU considers derogation for farmers to spread digestate
A public consultation has been launched on amending the nitrates directive to allow this.
19 April 2024 News
Carbery lifts March milk price and gives weather bonus
Carbery and the four west Cork co-ops have announced a weather support bonus.
19 April 2024 News
Australian farmer digs mass grave for flock of 3,000 sheep
Wayne Smith of Caluka Farms in Western Australia said it is more humane to slaughter the sheep than to leave them go thirsty or hungry.
19 April 2024 News
Tirlán increases March milk price
Tirlán’s base price for March is 37.7c/l, excluding VAT, based on standard constituents of 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein.
18 April 2024 News