BDGP
Adam Woods on 22 Sep 2021
Beef Management: BDGP, heifer weight targets and FYM spreading dates
This week, beef editor Adam Woods takes a look at BDGP deadlines, getting breeding heifers to target weights and spreading FYM before the closing date.
Caoimhe Harney on 22 Sep 2021
Remove discrimination for the self-employed – IFA
The IFA has said the Government must step up and put action and money behind the rhetoric for Budget 2022.
Caoimhe Harney on 20 Sep 2021
‘Department must pull out stops to issue payments due’ - IFA
The IFA has said that the Department must do everything in its power to pay farmers their advance payment in October.
Adam Woods on 15 Sep 2021
‘Coupled suckler payment should have been sought’ – Burns
This week beef editor Adam Woods caught up with former IFA livestock chairman Henry Burns to talk about beef farming, CAP and the future of the suckler cow.
Adam Woods on 18 Aug 2021
Connellan bows out after 26 years at the helm in Elphin
Adam Woods chats to Elphin Mart's Gerry Connellan about suckling in the past, present and future.
Adam Woods on 11 Aug 2021
CAP: strong backlash to suckler cow cap
Adam Woods takes a look at the proposed suckler cow capping under the next CAP and what it will mean for the sector.
Adam Woods on 09 Aug 2021
Suckler herd capping: who are the members of the CAP consultative committee?
Adam Woods takes a look at the makeup of an important stakeholder committee in terms of finalising support models around the next CAP reform for Irish farmers.
Adam Woods on 06 Aug 2021
Opinion: suckler cow herd capping beggars belief
Adam Woods takes a look at the Department of Agriculture proposal to cap suckler cow numbers in the CAP strategic plan.
Darren Carty on 05 Aug 2021
Department confirms plan to cap suckler cow numbers
The proposed Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme will prevent participants from increasing their suckler cow numbers over the course of the contract.
Amy Forde on 04 Aug 2021
IFA calls for drystock supports and ANC boost in Budget 2022
For the beef sector, the IFA has called for BDGP and BEEP-S to deliver a targeted direct payment of €300/cow.
Adam Woods on 04 Aug 2021
Opinion: Lack of ambition in new CAP will see demise of suckler sector
Adam Woods takes a look at the CAP strategic plan and what it means for beef farmers.
Darren Carty on 04 Aug 2021
New CAP: reference year and potential cow cap in new suckler scheme
The proposed Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme will replace the BDGP and BEEP and operate on a five-year contract.
Darren Carty on 31 Jul 2021
CAP 2023-2027: details of new suckler scheme announced
The proposed Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme will replace the BDGP and BEEP and operate on a five-year contract.
Darren Carty on 28 Jul 2021
Genetic evaluations for July 2021 now live
The evaluation figures for all dairy and beef animals have been updated and are available via the ICBF Animal Search, Active Bull Lists and the Stock Bull Finder.
Adam Woods on 07 Jul 2021
Beef Management: mastitis, grass quality and spraying docks
Top tips on preventing mastitis, keeping quality in grazing swards and spraying docks.
Adam Woods on 30 Jun 2021
‘EU has closed door on commercial farming’ – Golden
Adam Woods sat down with IFA livestock chair Brendan Golden on his farm in Mayo this week to talk about his IFA role, CAP reform and the future of full-time beef farming.
Noel Bardon on 25 Jun 2021
Weekend weather: rain expected with the return of cooler temperatures
Met Éireann has reported a cool and showery Friday, with sunny conditions returning for spells on Saturday and a warm Sunday.
Adam Woods on 23 Jun 2021
Beef Management: silage fertiliser, slurry values and breeding season length.
Adam Woods has the latest tips and management hints for beef farmers this week.
Darren Carty on 23 Jun 2021
Staying on the right side of beef scheme requirements
There are a number of measures under BDGP, BEEP-S and the new Dairy-Beef Calf scheme that require attention.
Noel Bardon on 18 Jun 2021
Weekend weather: settled conditions to turn on Sunday
Met Éireann has forecasted a dry start to the weekend, with a break in weather conditions from Sunday. Highest weekend temperatures will reach 19 degrees.