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Lameness costs average Irish dairy farm over €4,000/year
Anne O'Donoghue
A new paper published by the Veterinary Ireland Journal said lameness is estimated to be the third-most costly health issue of dairy cows after mastitis and fertility.
Lameness costs average Irish dairy farm over €4,000/year
Agri jobs: opportunities on dairy farms in Waterford and Kilkenny
27 April 2024 News
Agri jobs: opportunities on dairy farms in Waterford and Kilkenny
This week's agri jobs section sees an exciting role for two friends to work on a dairy farm in south Kilkenny with accommodation provided.
Farm Tech Talk: sheds, sheep prices and sowing clover
26 April 2024 News
Farm Tech Talk: sheds, sheep prices and sowing clover
A palatial shed for pedigree cattle in Monaghan, the latest sheep prices and advice for over-sowing clover feature in this week's show.
Approvals begin to issue for tranche two of ACRES general
Approximately 6,700 farmers should receive approval letters for this second tranche of ACRES general.
26 April 2024 News
Tirlán announces new charity partnership with Aware
Ireland’s leading farmer-owned dairy and grain co-operative Tirlán and its employees have chosen Aware as their new charity partner.
26 April 2024 News
Farming News: weather lifts cattle trade and red-hot demand for hill land
Listen now for the latest on the cattle price lift from this week’s weather, how CAP payments are driving demand for marginal land and a breakdown of Irish MEPs’ voting records on farming issues.
26 April 2024 Podcast
Food security fears in wake of Ukraine invasion will remain - McConalogue
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue believes that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could ultimately lead to separate food production and environmental funds for farmers.
26 April 2024 News
Farmers urged to engage early with banks - ICMSA
With many farmers finding themselves in difficult financial situations after a challenging winter, the ICMSA has advised anyone worried about their farm finances to engage early with their bank.
26 April 2024 News
Weekend to bring scattered showers - Met Éireann
Met Éireann has said that the weekend will bring scattered showers and cooler conditions.
26 April 2024 News
In pictures: Tullamore Charolais sale highlights
Shanon Kinahan takes a look back at the some of the highlights from the Charolais sale in Tullamore last weekend.
25 April 2024 Pedigree
Tillage survival scheme needed now - IFA
IFA president Francie Gorman said new figures from the CSO on falling cereal production shows that a new tillage support scheme is needed.
25 April 2024 News
Irish livestock hauliers targeted with fines in Cherbourg - ICSA
The ICSA said it is seeking clarification around the on-the-spot traffic offence fines issued to livestock hauliers in France, which it understands range from €1,500 to €12,500.
25 April 2024 News