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Beef
Scanning autumn calving cows before turnout
Kieran Mailey
If autumn-calving cows have yet to be scanned, it is a job worth carrying out before turnout.
22 March 2024 News
ICMSA calls for fodder support scheme 2024
The ICMSA president also called for inspections to be “put aside” for now in recognition of the difficult weather farmers are dealing with.
20 March 2024 Management
Beef Management: vaccinations, castration and cashflow
Adam Woods takes a look at vaccinations, castration and cashflow on drystock farms.
Five cattle groups to potentially sell in spring
Where cashflow is tight after a long, expensive winter, outlined are some options for farmers looking to offload cattle in the coming weeks to generate income.
16 March 2024 Management
Hope not springing eternal so far
March has brought little improvement in the weather or the forecast, and farmers need good news, and good weather, soon.
6 March 2024 Dealer
ACRES delays having ‘knock-on effect’ on organic payments
The IFA has urged the Department to consider interim Organic Farming Scheme payments to help relieve the pressure posed by organic payment delays.
29 February 2024 Schemes
Bank of Ireland lays out risks facing farmers
Bank reports huge profits, but warns on income and costs for 2024.
28 February 2024 News
Dairy Management: calf problems, cashflow and slow milkers
Aidan Brennan takes a look at one possible solution for dealing with cows that are slow milkers.
28 February 2024 Management
Over 23,500 farmers to receive €114m in interim ACRES payments
The Department will begin issuing interim ACRES payments this week, with thousands of farmers waiting months for payment.
28 February 2024 News
Decisions to be made for Tullamore bulls
Adam Woods takes a look at the economics of finishing this year’s crop of bulls on Tullamore Farm and whether to sell or feed on.
14 February 2024 Markets
Answers needed now on ACRES delays – ICSA
The farm group is seeking clear answers around the time frame for farmers’ ACRES payments.
12 February 2024 News
Dairy markets justify milk price rise - IFA
Most farmers need a base price in excess of 40c/l to sustain their businesses going forward, IFA dairy chair Stephen Arthur has said.
9 February 2024 News