Farmers
Pat O'Toole on 04 Mar 2021
March sees a start to spring at last
Farmers and livestock are back out in fields across the country, as a a dry week marks a proper start to spring.
on 04 Mar 2021
Hear from the women making waves in the industry
There are a number of women making waves across the industry, with many using their voices to raise awareness of the contribution that women are making in the challenging world of agriculture.
Stephen Robb on 04 Mar 2021
First agriculture-focused satellite constellation to be operational by 2024
Images from the new satellite constellation will be available to farmers around the world.
Phelim O'Neill on 04 Mar 2021
Animal proteins attracting venture capital
Animal proteins may not appear to be an attractive investment but the drive for sustainable supply chains is a driver for venture capital.
Amy Forde on 03 Mar 2021
Designated land: €490/ha payments proposed
Farmers could receive €400/ha to have 'exclusion areas' to prevent livestock entering certain habitats under the proposed schemes.
Lorcan Allen on 03 Mar 2021
Kerry Co-op may seek €180m funding from milk suppliers
Kerry milk suppliers are likely to have to contribute up to €180m to the proposed joint venture deal in Kerry Group’s primary dairy business.
Paul Mooney on 03 Mar 2021
Flying start to year as farm reaches €780k at auction
This Kildare land was knocked down to a beef farmer buyer at €13,220/ac. The underbidder was a tillage farmer.
Gary Abbott on 03 Mar 2021
Tips to consider when buying a used ATV/UTV
Gary Abbott offers readers some advice on what to look out for when buying a used ATV or UTV.
Contributor on 03 Mar 2021
Young farmer February reflections
There was plenty of discussion and debate at the online webinars.
Letters to the Editor on 03 Mar 2021
Letter: time for a change in the business model of farming
"The unique business model within farm production requires restructuring" - Martin Mc Garry, Farmer, Sligo.
David Wright on 03 Mar 2021
Farm gate pricing legislation put to MLAs
A number of farm lobby organisations in NI have been calling for minimum farm gate pricing legislation since 2013.
Adam Woods on 03 Mar 2021
IT grant for marts opens for applications
Adam Woods has the latest on the recent announcement that marts will be eligible to apply for a €5000 grant to upgrade their IT infrastructure.
Adam Woods on 03 Mar 2021
Beef trade turning corner
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including finished cattle quotes from factories
Niall Hurson on 03 Mar 2021
‘Inescapable contradiction’ in Bord na Móna’s position on rewetting
ICMSA acknowledged the company’s commitment to work with adjoining landowners, but raised queries around their position.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 03 Mar 2021
Weekly Podcast: sheep farming after FMD and marts restrictions
This week we speak to farmers on the Cooley Peninsula, 20 years after the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, an interview with Niamh Bambrick from Glanbia and mart sales continue under lockdown.
Niall Hurson on 03 Mar 2021
Department warns farmers of prosecutions attached to burning land illegally
The Department asks all countryside users to be vigilant, to report any suspicious activity to An Garda Síochána.
Donal Magner on 03 Mar 2021
Government must move to 'build trust' with forestry stakeholders
The Committee on Agriculture and Marine has put forward a number of recommendations it believes would make forestry more appealing to farmers and easier for those already involved.
Niall Hurson on 02 Mar 2021
Lockdown blamed for increase in fly tipping in Donegal
One Donegal farmer has called out Donegal County Council over a lack of litter management in the county.
Katriona Kinsella on 01 Mar 2021
Cork dairy farmer celebrates 101st birthday in style
Denis Dilworth celebrated his 101st birthday with calves, video messages and New Holland tractors.
Niall Hurson on 01 Mar 2021
Project Woodland ‘another announcement that doesn’t lead to action’
ICMSA confirmed that it would engage with Project Woodland in a positive and committed manner.