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Declan Marren on 16 Oct 2021
Thrive weekly roundup: autumn farm walks and demo farm update
This week's diary-beef programme roundup outlines two upcoming farm walks in Roscommon and Kerry, while the demo farm has now drafted 50% of finishing stock for slaughter off grass.
Caoimhe Harney on 16 Oct 2021
‘Farmers need to get hot and sweaty to prevent cardiovascular disease’
A recent study found that although farmers are physically active, they need to increase their heart rate to prevent cardiovascular disease
Contributor on 16 Oct 2021
Judge dismisses €60,000 case over ‘mad cow’ attack at mart
Gordon Deegan reports on the case involving an incident at Sixmilebridge Mart in 2017.
Caitríona Morrissey on 16 Oct 2021
‘Consumers must choose to support sustainable farming’ – EU Commissioner
Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner for Agriculture, was speaking at the EU’s Farm2Fork conference.
Ciara Leahy on 16 Oct 2021
Great Taste Awards - who will be named supreme champion?
Anticipation builds for announcement of the supreme champion of the Great Taste Awards plus Wine Wednesdays are back at Ely, writes Ciara Leahy.
Caitríona Morrissey on 16 Oct 2021
IFA calls for 10-year term on new Brexit loan scheme
The scheme was announced as part of the measures in Budget 2022 last week.
Darren Carty on 16 Oct 2021
June census records marginal decline in UK sheep flock
The total number of sheep and lambs is estimated to be 0.9% lower, while there were 266,000 fewer lambs on farms.
Pat O'Toole on 15 Oct 2021
Pesticides being removed must be replaced, say industry representatives
The EU needs to speed up the authorisation process for bio-control, the Farm To Fork conference is told.
Rachel Donovan on 15 Oct 2021
Agri jobs: positions available on dairy farms at home and abroad
If you are interested in working in the dairy industry in Ireland or in Scotland, then take a look here.
Jack Kennedy on 15 Oct 2021
Watch or listen: Farm Tech Talk - The Livestock Show
Its mid October and the budget has just landed so we have a chat about whats in it for farmers this year
Pat O'Toole on 15 Oct 2021
Consumers need help from retailers, Farm to Fork conference hears
Calls from consumers and from sustainability advocates for retailers to step up to meet their responsibilities as a central component in the food chain
Darren Carty on 15 Oct 2021
Schemes update: hedgerow cutting rules for derogation farmers
Farmers have three options - leaving some bushes mature, cutting hedgerows on a three-year cycle or cutting hedgerows on a three-year rotation.
Rachel Donovan on 15 Oct 2021
ICSA demands specific CAP payment to support beef finishers
ICSA chair Edmund Graham fears beef finishers are being forgotten about.
Amy Forde on 15 Oct 2021
Government funding for next CAP schemes to be announced next week
IFA president Tim Cullinan led an IFA delegation to meet the Minister on Friday morning.
Rachel Donovan on 15 Oct 2021
Not-seen not-heard needs to end - international day of rural women
The United Nations' international day of rural women celebrates and honours women and girls living in rural areas.
Caoimhe Harney on 15 Oct 2021
Minister pressed on drawdown of TAMS solar panel grants
Minister McConalogue was questioned on whether a review would be carried out on the effectiveness of TAMS.
Caoimhe Harney on 15 Oct 2021
Macra queries where funds for food ombudsman have gone
Macra president John Keane says a National Food Ombudsman needs to be established before the end of this year.
Amy Forde on 15 Oct 2021
Weekly podcast: Budget 2022, malting barley markets and China
Budget 2022, malting barley and oilseed rape markets and pumpkins all feature in this week's podcast.
Rachel Donovan on 15 Oct 2021
Flood works recommence at Lough Funshinagh
Roscommon County Council must find a solution to the flooding emergency at Lough Funshinagh.
Caoimhe Harney on 15 Oct 2021
EU report finds groundwater quality in Ireland is ‘generally good’
A European Commission water quality report has found signs of improvement in water quality in Ireland.