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Competing land demands threaten tillage sector
Jack Kennedy
As the grain rolls, the new cropping season starts. Oilseed rape is being planted this week. Growers have to make decisions.
14 July 2024 News
Irish drinks taking prime spots on US shelves
Irish drinks brands are taking up some of the prime positions on supermarket shelves in the US, a recent visit showed.
2 July 2024 News
Trailer numbers to be in place by harvest 2026
Trailer numbers are to be put in place to help with identification and traceability as part of the Irish Grain Assurance Scheme.
Lack of tillage support from fodder committee 'extremely disappointing' – IGGG
A statement from the IGGG said it was 'incredulous' only words of support offered to tillage farmers at this Tuesday’s fodder committee meeting.
9 April 2024 News
€60m funding to be requested for tillage in 2024
Members of the tillage industry are suggesting that the tillage area could fall by at least 20,000ha this year. This is one of the reasons the sector is looking for funding.
17 March 2024 News
Letter: Bord Bia and Teagasc failing grain growers
Teagasc and Bord Bia respond to a letter from grain grower Ollie Whyte, who has hit out at farm organisations, Bord Bia and Teagasc on their treatment of grain growers.
13 March 2024 News