Beef
It’s time the supermarkets were brought to book
COMMENT: It’s time the supermarkets were brought to book when it comes to their buying policies towards Irish livestock farmers....
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Dairy
Upping dairy cow numbers isn't the only game in town post 2015
According to one Co Limerick dairy farmer, increasing cow numbers is not the only way for Ireland, as the country...
Sheep
Tight sheep supplies at factories sees price uplift
The sheep trade moved upwards recently as tightening supply led to an uplift in price, according to Bord Bia. The...
Environment
'Extraordinary storm as next 48 hours critical'
There was significant damage and disruption in the transport and energy sectors across Ireland caused by yesterday’s storm. This is...
Beef
Young bull throughput rises in factories
The young bull kill was up significantly last week on the previous week. This follows intense pressure, which had been...
Sheep
Liver fluke control on organic farms
Liver fluke can be a big threat on organic farms, causing considerable animal health and welfare issues and significant economic...
Agri-Business
Glanbia goes global
While Ireland is the heartbeat of Glanbia, the internationalisation of the business is fundamental to future growth. This is according...
World News
MEPs call for stronger measures to boost food safety in the EU
MEPs voted on new legislation this week in the areas to tackle animal diseases, such as African swine fever, more...
Environment
Big push in online 2014 Nitrates Derogation system
Applications for a 2014 Nitrates Derogation will open this Friday and farmers are being encouraged to apply online. Farmers and...
Environment
Land washed away in storms no longer qualify for SFP
Farmers who had their land washed away in storms over recent months will have their maps readjusted and said lands...
Agri-Business
Farm business mentoring
The Farm Business Mentoring Programme, which has already helped almost 1,800 Northern Ireland farming families, is closing for applications on...
Agri-Business
'Export markets key for organic farmers'
There are huge business opportunities for Irish organic production to the export markets of the UK and Western Europe, in particular...
World News
Europe to review GM maize
The European Union may allow a new type of genetically-modified (GMO) maize and its ministers will vote later today on whether...
Dairy
'Over-conditioned cows, as much trouble as under-conditioned cows'
A word of warning to farmers is to keep an eye out for over conditioned cows, as over fat cows...
Sheep
Growing resistance of roundworms to anthelmintic treatments
The growing resistance of roundworms to anthelmintic treatments is threatening sheep farmers’ ability to control the parasites. Tom Coll of...
Dairy
Calls for co-ops to reveal 2014 milk prices
Recent Fonterra auction results, EU and USDA price reports, international trade and futures market quotes all show that continued robust...
Arable
Farmer attitudes on soil fertility and analysis
Farmer attitudes to soil fertility and analysis were clearly outlined at the recent the Fertilizer Association of Ireland Spring meeting....
Sheep
Numbers starting to creep up at sheep marts
Sheep marts across the country are starting to see numbers slowly creep up, as the weather in recent weeks has...
