Livestock
Amy Forde on 03 Mar 2021
Government proposes grants up to €490/ha for extensive grazing and rush control
The Department of Heritage has proposed a range of schemes for farmers on designated land to conserve habitats and birds. Amy Forde reports.
Peter McCann on 03 Mar 2021
Red tape is worse since Brexit, says Chestnutt
UFU president Victor Chestnutt has criticised DAERA for how it is implementing new rules under the NI Protocol.
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.
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.
Niall Hurson on 01 Mar 2021
IFA to host online meeting to discuss ‘unjustified factory prices’
Bord Bia predict the numbers of cattle available for processing to reduce by between 60,000 and 80,000 for the year.
Niall Hurson on 01 Mar 2021
Department launches IT grant for marts
The Department has said that marts must ensure that they have high-quality ICT infrastructure in place to facilitate online sales in their operations.
Katriona Kinsella on 26 Feb 2021
Watch back: Irish Farmers Journal Livestock Spring Series 2021
You can watch back our dairy calf-to-beef webinar here, where experts focused on the use of beef genetics in the dairy herd and much more.
Barry Cassidy on 25 Feb 2021
Environmental group withdraws support for Agri-Food 2030 Strategy
The Environmental Pillar, which represents 32 environmental NGOs has said it cannot support the draft Agri-Food 2030 strategy due to be published shortly.
Declan Marren on 24 Feb 2021
Weather and Brexit brew perfect storm for calf exports
Adverse weather conditions as well as reduced livestock capacity on sailings is becoming a serious issue for calf exporters.
Lorcan Allen on 24 Feb 2021
Donegal beef farmer refused insolvency application on debts of €780,000
The farmer failed to make a single repayment on borrowings of more than €780,000 from 2015 to 2020.
Niall Hurson on 24 Feb 2021
Any exclusion of meat from EU food promotion seen as betrayal – IFA
The IFA has said that all products from farmers involved in sustainable farming need to be promoted.
Barry Cassidy on 23 Feb 2021
IFA calls for focus on reducing methane not cows
Proposals to reduce suckler cow numbers are short-sighted and fail to take account of their economic and social contribution, the IFA has said.
Caitríona Morrissey on 20 Feb 2021
Sheep attack: what to do if you see a dog worrying your flock
The Irish Farmers Association has reissued its protocol for farmers who encounter a dog attack on their sheep flocks.
Niall Hurson on 19 Feb 2021
Agreement reached to minimise trade friction within the UK
The UFU has said that since the NI Protocol came into effect, the NI agri-food industry has been enduring significant trade disruption.
Niall Hurson on 19 Feb 2021
Chance for dairy herd to reduce emissions before ‘drastic decision’ - Teagasc
The Signpost Programme will consist of 100 demonstration farms acting as early adopters of new emission mitigating technologies.
Lorcan Allen on 17 Feb 2021
Zoetis reports weaker sales of livestock health products for 2020
Zoetis said sales of animal health medicines for cattle were down 6% in 2020 due to increased competition from generic producers.
David Wright on 17 Feb 2021
UK farm leaders anxious about future trade
The four Presidents of the UK farm unions took part in a panel discussion at the NFU Scotland AGM. David Wright reports.
Adam Woods on 17 Feb 2021
Growing anger at factory beef price cuts
Adam Woods takes a look at the recent beef factory price cuts and talks to some beef finishers to get their views.
Adam Woods on 15 Feb 2021
Cootehill Mart to reopen in March
The Cootehill Mart venue is to reopen under new management in March.
Jack Kennedy on 12 Feb 2021
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - the Livestock Show
With snow and rain in the forecast, it's time to batten down the hatches and hope for a better beef price and better weather.