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SCEP farmers have ‘grave concerns’ on beef index changes - ICSA
Noel Bardon
The ICSA claims that its members are uncertain of remaining in SCEP due to new ICBF index changes introduced this week.
1 December 2023 News
Weekend weather: very cold with frost, ice and sleet
Met Éireann has said that this weekend will be very cold, with frost, ice and some wintry precipitation. However, it will be less cold by next week.
30 November 2023 News
Minister crunched numbers on dairy cull scheme but no decision this year
The Minister for Agriculture stated that the numbers have been crunched on a voluntary dairy reduction scheme, but he will not be in a position to rule the scheme in or out until next year.
Tighter supplies spell good news for 2024 milk prices
Lower international supplies of milk are setting milk prices up well going into 2024, the Irish Farmers Journal Dairy Day heard.
29 November 2023 News
Renting land at €1,000/ha ‘cheaper’ than exporting slurry
Contracting out heifer rearing is the 'least offensive' tool for dairy farmers to reduce the financial impact of a derogation cut, Teagasc modelling shows.
29 November 2023 News
Cattle farms excluded from EU industrial emissions rules
It was agreed in trilogues that the rules should only apply to larger pig and poultry farmers, with cattle farms to remain excluded.
29 November 2023 News
Commission was open to derogation delay, Markey insists
The MEP doubled-down on stating that there was real indications that derogation flexibility was on the Commission's table.
29 November 2023 News
EU looks to cut calf transport times
The European Commission is expected to publish its plans on tightening the rules around animal transport next week.
29 November 2023 News
Cattle farms excluded from EU industrial emissions rules
It was agreed in trilogues that the rules should only apply to larger pig and poultry farmers, with cattle farms to remain excluded.
29 November 2023 News
Specifications finalised for Irish Grass Fed Beef PGI
Minister McConalogue has welcomed the official approval of the PGI, stating that it will add value to Irish beef exports.
29 November 2023 News
Department awards €1.6m in funds to projects promoting forestry
Groups successful in accessing the funds include the ACA, Coillte, an Taisce and the ibec-affiliated Forest Industries Ireland.
28 November 2023 News
Joe Healy set to chair board of new Agri-Food Regulator
Healy to be formally appointed once the regulator is established on 13 December.
28 November 2023 News