Shop around for fertiliser

IFA fertiliser price inputs chair John Coughlan has warned farmers to shop around before purchasing fertiliser as wholesale prices continue to fall. With the EU fertiliser season moving to a close, wholesale fertiliser prices, and in particular nitrogen prices, have fallen significantly in recent weeks. These savings should be passed back directly to farmers.

Download the IFA app

Have you downloaded the new IFA app yet?

Get it now to keep up to date with the latest IFA news, access expert market reports and commentary, get involved in IFA campaigns, find out about events and learn more about the services and benefits available to IFA members. Visit www.ifa.ie/app to find links to download for iPhone and Android.

Cattle trade kicks on

The cattle trade is continuing to kick on and IFA livestock chair Angus Woods has advised feeders selling cattle to push agents and factories hard on price as numbers are tight and in high demand. He said factories are very concerned about the availability of numbers over the next two months before the grass cattle are available. Keep up with cattle prices on the IFA website – www.ifa.ie.

Be SunSmart this summer

IFA and the Irish Cancer Society are reminding farmers to protect their skin and reduce the risk of skin cancer during the summer months. Around one death every week in Ireland is related to sun exposure at work. So make sure to use sunscreen, organise the day so you’re in shade between 11am and 3pm if you can, and check your skin regularly for changes. More SunSmart tips at www.ifa.ie.