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Forestry
New scheme to pay farmers for deer and hare fencing
Rachel Donovan
New rates of €18 per metre have been approved for deer fencing for forests.
25 September 2023 Markets
Beef prices: factories try to make hay in the rain
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for factory-finished animals.
25 September 2023 News
Solar industry calls for extension to ag reliefs for land with solar panels
The move would allow farmers to install more than 50% of their land area with solar panels and still be able to avail of agricultural reliefs when transferring the land.
Man dies following incident at Loughrea Mart
Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating the death of a man following an incident in Loughrea Mart.
24 September 2023 News
A guide to Ireland's political parties
With the registration application of Ireland's 26th political party, Pat O'Toole looks across the current crowded field.
23 September 2023 Opinion
Weather puts a dampener on summer sheeting sales
Euronit is in the roofing business in Ireland for over 90 years and sells metal and fibre cement sheeting.
23 September 2023 News
Organic Hub fixes one problem - there will be others
If organic farming doesn't succeed in Ireland, it won't be for lack of promotion and Government support.
22 September 2023 News
Francie Gorman seeks to put 'IFA back front and centre' of policy
If elected IFA president, Francie Gorman says he will ‘work closely with the media, build strong relationships and communicate the IFA’s message clearly and positively’.
20 September 2023 News
Farming on the front line: 'we had 200t of ammonium nitrate in our warehouse'
In our series sharing stories from Ukraine, agri-journalist Ihor Pavliuk talks to a tillage farmer who found himself farming and fighting on the frontline.
20 September 2023 Features
All for one and one for nature
Farmers and environmentalists appear to be on the same page, with both seeking fresh funding for nature restoration.
20 September 2023 Dealer
'No matter what the decision it's going to affect our bottom line'
Rachel Donovan spoke to some of the farmers affected by the cut to the derogation at the IFA protest outside in Limerick last week.
20 September 2023 News
New loan funding routes available for farmers
Credit Union’s product offering was launched at the Ploughing.
20 September 2023 News