Input prices
Bill O'Keeffe on 12 Jan 2022
Farmer Writes: calving underway as costs set to rise
Rising grain prices worldwide will keep feed costs high for the year, but we wouldn’t begrudge that to the grain farmers.
Adam Woods on 12 Jan 2022
Beef Management: soil fertility, factory v mart and getting ready for calving
In this week’s beef management notes, beef editor Adam Woods takes a look at soil fertility and soil sampling before slurry, mart v factory trade and getting ready for calving in Tullamore.
Adam Woods on 05 Jan 2022
Suckler cow costs: what will they be in 2022?
Kieran Mailey takes a look at suckler cow costs and what increased meal and fertiliser prices will do to the cost of keeping a suckler cow in 2022.
Adam Woods on 29 Dec 2021
Beef farming in 2022: a positive outlook
Adam Woods takes a look at what 2022 will bring for beef farmers.
Jack Kennedy on 29 Dec 2021
Steady end of year beckons in positive 2022 for dairy markets
The dairy year is coming to an end and thoughts turn to what 2022 might bring as trading starts from a good position at the end of 2021
Jack Kennedy on 22 Dec 2021
Dairy Trends: GDT takes a Christmas dip but market remains hot
The Global Dairy Trade auction this week was down, but the market is very high and apart from COVID there are no clouds on the horizon.
Barry Murphy on 14 Dec 2021
Next year to be ‘defined’ by soaring input prices - ICMSA
The ICMSA says higher farm input costs are already in the pipeline and are reaching unsustainable levels.
Margaret Nolan on 29 Nov 2021
Money Mentor: managing cashflow is critical for farming businesses
Money Mentor Margaret Nolan outlines why managing cashflow is critical in farming businesses.
Anne Finnegan on 24 Nov 2021
Higher working capital requirements: banks give their view
With soaring fertiliser prices likely to exert margin pressure on the supply chain, the banks give their view on emerging working capital issues and provide early advice.
Andy Doyle on 27 Oct 2021
Nearby grain prices continue to strengthen
Grain marketeers are already looking towards the 2022 crop to lock in feeds at prices that are lower than they are today.
Jack Kennedy on 24 Oct 2021
Dairy markets shine but no supply bounce
Dairy commodity prices continue on the upward trend, with GDT auction results up 2.2% this week, writes Jack Kennedy.
Jack Kennedy on 20 Oct 2021
Plan tax now as input costs rise
2021 will be remembered as a very good income year in nearly all sectors of farming but recent costs rise are taking the shine off it, writes Declan McEvoy.
Kieran Mailey on 13 Oct 2021
Lakeland increases September milk price
Northern Ireland's largest milk processor, Lakeland Dairies, has increased its base price for September.
Anne Finnegan on 25 Aug 2021
COVID-19 effect influences fertiliser prices
Farmers are set for a period of increased fertiliser prices as global producers report low stocks and limited growth.
Darren Carty on 26 May 2021
Tight supply drives surge in steel and timber prices
The coronavirus pandemic is the main reason leading to tighter supplies of timber and steel but there are also factors which are inserting a stronger floor under demand.
Letters to the Editor on 28 Apr 2021
Letter: concern at oil price rises
"Concern over lubrication oil price rises" - Name & details with the editor.
Kieran Mailey on 03 Mar 2021
Red diesel prices pass 50p/l
Price quotes for red diesel in NI are up on the back of higher crude oil prices.
Amy Forde on 11 Jun 2020
Wool prices back 18% for April – CSO
The CSO’s latest agriculture price indices report shows that, overall, the prices farmers receive for their output are back 4.4% year on year.
Andy Doyle on 11 Sep 2019
A whole year’s rain in two months
Another growing season and another wild ride! Kevin and Michele Rosenbohm report from Missouri, USA on their spring and summer in the western Midwest.
Barry Cassidy on 13 Aug 2019
Farmers’ costs climb as returns worsen for cattle and sheep
The tillage and pig sectors have seen rises in prices paid to farmers, while sheep and cattle returns have fallen over the last 12 months.