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Contractors call on Teagasc to evaluate silage additives

Silage contractors claimed an independent evaluation of additives had not been carried out for close to 20 years.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Contractors call on Teagasc to evaluate silage additives

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Green diesel falls 23c/l in four weeks

Green diesel falls 23c/l in four weeks

NEWS 17 June 2026

Minister indicates Fuel Support Scheme could pay more than 20c/l

Minister indicates Fuel Support Scheme could pay more than 20c/l

NEWS 15 June 2026

Contractors defend hike in silage charges

Contractors defend hike in silage charges

Contractors defend hike in silage charges

NEWS 10 June 2026

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

RENEWABLES 10 June 2026

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Pit silage price up €20-30/ac on last year

Pit silage price up €20-30/ac on last year

Prices for baled silage have increased by €2-4/bale and are in the €18-22/bale range.

NEWS 20 May 2026

ICMSA appeals for rural drivers to observe ‘silage safety’

ICMSA appeals for rural drivers to observe ‘silage safety’

With silage season in full swing, the ICMSA are urging farmers and farm visitors to be aware of the dangers of increased agricultural traffic on rural roads and to slow down.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Closing date for Fuel Income Support Scheme extended

Closing date for Fuel Income Support Scheme extended

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is encouraging farmers and contractors who have not yet applied for the scheme to do so in the coming days.

SCHEMES 20 May 2026

FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety

National Tractor Safety Week highlights simple checks that can save lives on Irish farms.

NEWS 20 May 2026

How to apply for the fuel support and TB scheme before deadline

How to apply for the fuel support and TB scheme before deadline

Aidan Brennan looks at how farmers can apply for the fuel support and TB scheme before the deadline closes on Wednesday 27 May.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Fuel scheme payment of €650 for farmers and €6,000 for contractors

Fuel scheme payment of €650 for farmers and €6,000 for contractors

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is reminding farmers and contractors to apply for the scheme by the deadline of Wednesday 27 May.

SCHEMES 20 May 2026

Dairy Management: maiden heifers, silage and milk prices

Dairy Management: maiden heifers, silage and milk prices

Aidan Brennan looks at the best way to manage repeats in heifers, which have been bred using synchronisation

MANAGEMENT 20 May 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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