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Tillage
Loss of key spray a ‘huge loss’ to potato growers
Amy Forde
Attendees of the Irish Farmers Journal Tillage Day in Kildare on Thursday heard how the ongoing loss of key sprays and chemistry in the sector is having an impact on costs.
6 November 2024 Dairy Day
What to expect at Dairy Day 2024
Aidan Brennan previews what visitors can expect to see at Dairy Day on 21 November in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
6 November 2024 Dealer
Williams and McNally promoting spuds and milk
Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally have promoted both spuds for Bord Bia and milk for the National Diary Council (NDC) on their podcast.
Prevention and swift action best in vermin control
A dip in temperatures and reduced natural food supplies will generally coincide with an increased challenge from rodents trying to make their way indoors.
10,000ac digestate opportunity for Dublin and Meath farmers
Located just off the M50 in Huntstown, Bia Energy is seeking to partner with farmers for long-term digestate agreements and, in return, will build slurry tanks for them, writes Stephen Robb.
6 November 2024 Renewables
Factories ‘failing to reflect’ strong beef export market - IFA
The latest Bord Bia prime export benchmark price has strengthened again and has now opened a gap of 50c/kg with the prime Irish composite price.
6 November 2024 News
What to expect at Dairy Day 2024?
Aidan Brennan previews what visitors to Dairy Day 2024 at Supervalu Pairc ui Chaoimh can expect to see on 21 November.
4 November 2024 News
End of expansion ups ante on adding value to milk - Ornua
Ornua's CEO insists that adding value to the existing milk pool is where future revenue growth lies for the dairy sector.
31 October 2024 News
Over 210 farms broke calf slaughter rules
From January 2025, if any farm breaches the calf slaughter criteria they will be suspended from the SDAS for up to six months.
30 October 2024 News
Gap closed between British and Northern Ireland lamb price
The differential in price narrowed to 28c/kg for the week of 19 October following a sustained period where the differential was upwards of 50c/kg.
28 October 2024 Markets
Taoiseach and Minister to speak at farming and food conference
The ‘Farming and Food - A Sector Worth Backing’ conference will take place at the Curragh Racecourse, Co Kildare, on Thursday 31 October.
24 October 2024 News
Strong Irish presence at SIAL show in Paris
SIAL Paris hosted food and drink buyers and sellers from around the world over recent days.
23 October 2024 News