Inputs
Stephen Robb on 19 Jan 2022
Sheep farming brothers among winners of first AgTechUCD accelerator programme
Three companies - Cotter Agritech, ProvEye and Izario - won the main categories at the inaugural AgTechUCD accelerator programme.
Brian Nicholson on 05 Jan 2022
Farmer Writes: profit monitor results should be private
These figures as they are accessible by everyone even the companies who supply our inputs and the factories that purchase our products, writes Brian Nicholson.
Phelim O'Neill on 29 Dec 2021
Fane Valley Drummonds joint venture: what it means
It was recently announced that Fane Valley is to take a 50% stake in Drummonds. Phelim O’Neill explores how this fits with Fane Valley businesses and Andy Doyle examines what’s in it for Drummonds.
Barry Murphy on 15 Dec 2021
Retailers must increase price of pigmeat – IFA
Pig farmers are struggling to continue in the current climate due to considerable cost increases in electricity, gas, oil, labour and transport.
Justin McCarthy on 24 Nov 2021
Editorial: will record output prices deliver a profit for farmers?
The worst implications of the lack of fertiliser might not come home to roost until next winter.
Declan O'Brien on 10 Nov 2021
Surging input costs to slash profit on farms next year – ifac
Increased fertiliser and feed prices will hit cash surpluses in livestock and tillage operations.
on 03 Nov 2021
How farmers are reducing their emissions
Bord Bia audits can help farmers reduce emissions and Teagasc signpost farms demonstrate what is being achieved.
Stephen Robb on 13 Oct 2021
Nine start-ups selected for UCD agtech programme
Stephen Robb profiles the nine start-up companies selected to take part in UCD’s new AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme.
Ellen Durkin on 07 Sep 2021
EU transparency rules must tackle 'margin mystery' on food prices – ICMSA
The ICMSA has welcomed the announcement by the Minister on the signing into law of EU market transparency rules.
Amy Forde on 18 Aug 2021
Fertiliser prices up over 23% on last year – CSO
Prices for all farm inputs have increased on last year, with electricity prices up 9.6% and fuel costs up almost 20%.
Noel Bardon on 30 Jul 2021
Improved soil fertility saved €25/ha in IFA Smart Farming project
Improving soil fertility has been identified as the most significant cost-saving measure in the IFA-led Smart Farming initiative.
Contributor on 30 Jun 2021
Managing winter rye as interest in the crop increases
We have relatively little Irish research on winter rye husbandry but we do know that modern varieties have high yield potential, writes Richie Hackett.
Kieran Mailey on 30 Jun 2021
UK dairy farmers keeping yields up
The latest Kingshay dairy costings report shows milk yields are continuing to rise in Britain
Andy Doyle on 28 Jun 2021
A different set of rules for potato production
Two crops of potatoes in the same year and sometimes back to back to back on the same ground made for an interesting conversation with Lachlan Hauser.
Kieran Mailey on 23 Jun 2021
Beef farmers lagging behind with benchmarking
Ulster Bank's Cormac McKervey pointed out that the report could be used to highlight the need for investment on the farm.u
Darren Carty on 26 May 2021
Steel and timber prices up 20% to 30%
The coronavirus pandemic is the main factor responsible for a shortage in the supply of numerous raw materials, leading to significant price increases.
on 20 Apr 2021
Beef farmers need €5/kg to cover escalating costs - ICSA
Increases in the cost of inputs and a sustained price differential mean beef farmers need €5/kg in order to to remain viable, according to the ICSA.
Contributor on 14 Apr 2021
Last year was good – this year will be very different as costs rise
Maize and soya beans had a good year in the US in 2020 but the resultant increase in input costs do not bode well for this and coming years, writes Kevin Rosenbohm from Missouri.
Kieran Mailey on 17 Mar 2021
NI Sheep Programme: lowland flocks benefit from higher prices in 2020
Higher lamb prices in 2020 and focussing on grass finishing helped increase gross margins for the lowland farms in the NI Sheep Programme last year.
Stephen Robb on 16 Mar 2021
New fixed-wing crop drone launched
SenseFly has launched a new fixed-wing drone which could allow farmers to scout up to 1,236ac in 90 minutes.