MLAs support ringfencing NI farm budget
MLAs support ringfencing NI farm budget
Last month, the Treasury announced that funding for agriculture in devolved regions of the UK will be “baselined” into each region’s block grant.
Tirlán contest supplies general election tension
Tirlán contest supplies general election tension
While the nation's attention is focused on the general election, the Tirlán chair's job is on the line next Wednesday.
Selective dry cow therapy at Lisduff Holsteins SPONSORED
Selective dry cow therapy at Lisduff Holsteins
John O’Sullivan milks approximately 400 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows in Whitechurch, Co Cork. He farms alongside his father John Snr, his brother Victor and farm manager Dave McGrath.
Listen: General Election 2024 - the farming issues
Listen: General Election 2024 - the farming issues
The Irish Farmers Journal team debates the main issues that will sway the farming and rural vote in the upcoming general election on Friday 29 November.
Harris to revamp farming payments
Harris to revamp farming payments
The Taoiseach says that the 'costs incurred/income forgone' model is seeing farmers walk away from schemes.
Tirlán contest supplies general election tension
Tirlán contest supplies general election tension
While the nation's attention is focused on the general election, the Tirlán chair's job is on the line next Wednesday.
'I want farmers to be farming, not filling out forms' – Harris
'I want farmers to be farming, not filling out forms' – Harris
The Taoiseach says that Fine Gael are the party best placed to advance Irish farming's cause at European level, as he talks succession, CAP, nitrates, and simp0lifying schemes
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show highlights continued
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show highlights continued
Last week the hugely successful FTMTA Farm Machinery Show took place at Punchestown Event Centre. Gary Abbott looks at part two of the shows highlights.
Farm Tech Talk: all things machinery at the FTMTA show
Farm Tech Talk: all things machinery at the FTMTA show
On this week's Farm Tech Talk we're all about farm machinery, with our specialists reporting from the FTMTA machinery show.
In pictures: big crowds and big kit impresses at FTMTA Show
In pictures: big crowds and big kit impresses at FTMTA Show
This week marked the welcomed return of the indoor FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at the Punchestown Event Centre for the first time since 2019.
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show: new machines to the fore in Punchestown
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show: new machines to the fore in Punchestown
Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney look at some of the highlight machines for this weeks FTMTA Farm Machinery Show, held at Punchestown racecourse.
Sheep mart comment: top stores selling upwards of €3.70-€4/kg
Sheep mart comment: top stores selling upwards of €3.70-€4/kg
The recent lift in grass growth rates and vibrant finished lamb trade is instilling more life into the market for store lambs.
Sheep price update: store lambs top €4/kg in Mountbellew Mart
Sheep price update: store lambs top €4/kg in Mountbellew Mart
There was a particularly sharp trade for lighter ram lambs, with the pick of the trade being €150 paid for 35.7kg ram lambs.
Camera at the Mart: positive dairy signals boost for Listowel Mart dairy sale
Camera at the Mart: positive dairy signals boost for Listowel Mart dairy sale
The prevailing mood is rising in dairy markets and with the good weather in autumn that allowed farmers replenish fodder stocks, these all had an impact on the dairy sale in the north Kerry mart.
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Dairy Management: teat sealing heifers and drying off cows
Dairy Management: teat sealing heifers and drying off cows
Aidan Brennan says that it is better to teat seal heifers when they are still at grass, if possible.
Dairy Trends: GDT up 1.9% and butter breaks records
Dairy Trends: GDT up 1.9% and butter breaks records
The price of butter has broken the previous record set just two months ago, writes Aidan Brennan.
Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers SPONSORED
Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers
The nature of farming like any business, is that farmers are continually investing in their farms, land, infrastructure, buildings, stock and machinery to improve on-farm efficiencies or productivity
Fewer vet medicines under threat, claims SoS
Fewer vet medicines under threat, claims SoS
A group of experts from industry and government are still assessing exactly which products could face supply issues
Dairy Management: teat sealing heifers and drying off cows
Dairy Management: teat sealing heifers and drying off cows
Aidan Brennan says that it is better to teat seal heifers when they are still at grass, if possible.
How breeding quality prime lambs led to formation of renowned flock
How breeding quality prime lambs led to formation of renowned flock
Rachel Gallagher reports from her visit to the farm of pedigree sheep breeder and suckler farmer Matthew Burleigh.
Big Bang Export Sale Booms at 10,000gns
Big Bang Export Sale Booms at 10,000gns
Balmoral Park has its fourth annual Big Bank Export Sale.
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec DuoSPONSORED
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products - Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The unique blend equips it to combat a range of sheep parasites.
Selective dry cow therapy at Lisduff HolsteinsSPONSORED
Selective dry cow therapy at Lisduff Holsteins
John O’Sullivan milks approximately 400 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows in Whitechurch, Co Cork. He farms alongside his father John Snr, his brother Victor and farm manager Dave McGrath.
Bennettsbridge Limestone’s Cubicle Lime: boosting cow comfort and milk yield SPONSORED
Bennettsbridge Limestone’s Cubicle Lime: boosting cow comfort and milk yield
Bennettsbridge Limestone’s Cubicle Lime is a unique disinfectant-style product which has been formulated using a blend of superfine limestone powder and hydrated lime.
Protect your calves: a new approach to cryptosporidiosis controlSPONSORED
Protect your calves: a new approach to cryptosporidiosis control
Neonatal calf diarrhoea or calf scour is consistently the number one cause of death in calves less than one month of age in Ireland.
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Conflicting interests to drive the outcome of Kerry vote
Conflicting interests to drive the outcome of Kerry vote
Dry shareholders and milk suppliers may have different goals from proposal
Trump is costing Kerry Co-op money
Trump is costing Kerry Co-op money
Developments in the US may have a large influence on the final bill for the Co-op.
Global meat processing giants increase their profits
Global meat processing giants increase their profits
Pork and poultry underpin increased profits at JBS while strength of South American business offsets the high US cattle price.
CNH Industrial Q3 income down 22%
CNH Industrial Q3 income down 22%
CNH says combine demand was down 29% in north America; while in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), combine demand was down 50%.
Lemken takes wraps off updated new semi-mounted plough
Lemken takes wraps off updated new semi-mounted plough
Last week, Lemken presented a new model plough at the EIMA show in Bologna, namely the Diamant 18.
CNH Industrial Q3 income down 22%
CNH Industrial Q3 income down 22%
CNH says combine demand was down 29% in north America; while in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), combine demand was down 50%.
Compact Cavan holding with housing potential
Compact Cavan holding with housing potential
A 28.8ac farm close to Ballinagh, Co Cavan will be sold by public auction at the end of November. Laid out in grass it has plenty road frontage, writes Tommy Moyles.
Farmers join forces to sell Old Parish land
Farmers join forces to sell Old Parish land
A pair of land owners have come together to offer their adjoining land to the market. This novel approach presents an excellent opportunity to prospective buyers, writes Tommy Moyles.
BISS entitlements with non-residential farm
BISS entitlements with non-residential farm
A circa 67.6 ac non-residential farm in the south of Co Wexford will be sold by online auction at the end of the month. This farm is all in one block and has great access, writes Tommy Moyles.
Changes afoot for slurry storage
Changes afoot for slurry storage
While there is set to be additional grant aid and a relaxation of planning restrictions, new figures on capacity may result in more falling out of compliance.
Teagasc research sounds alarm on social vulnerability of farms
Teagasc research sounds alarm on social vulnerability of farms
Caitríona Morrissey take a closer look at Teagasc's recent farm sustainability report and what it says about farmer age, isolation and
Three dairy processors feature on EPA priority list over 'discharges to water'
Three dairy processors feature on EPA priority list over 'discharges to water'
The list names industrial or waste plants deemed by the EPA to be a priority for enforcement, due to a poor track record of compliance with their industrial license.
Renewed focus on small-scale wind at conference next week
Renewed focus on small-scale wind at conference next week
Small-scale commercial wind turbines would be suitable for many farmers across Ireland, but changes to a new scheme aimed at supporting them will be needed, the conference will hear.
Candidates agree on solar farms
Candidates agree on solar farms
Farming candidates from each of the main political parties unanimously agreed that farmers should be allowed to choose what they want to do with their own land.
Party manifestos avoid forestry's role in achieving net zero by mid-century
Party manifestos avoid forestry's role in achieving net zero by mid-century
Fine Gael, Labour and Green Party strongest on a balanced ecological and commercial forestry programme, while Sinn Féin proposes native only tree species.
New project to help safeguard future of Ireland’s ash trees
New project to help safeguard future of Ireland’s ash trees
The new project will focus on four key areas and has been allocated €770,000.
News in-brief from Northern Ireland
News in-brief from Northern Ireland
News round-up from NI. Minister Muir wont support FFA bill and sheep prices continue strong in NI
Bullocks to £3,650 at Markethill Christmas sale
Bullocks to £3,650 at Markethill Christmas sale
The Christmas show and sale saw prices reaching a top price of £3,650 in Markethill Mart
Tips on how to shop on a budget this Black Friday
Tips on how to shop on a budget this Black Friday
Grab some Black Friday bargains but make sure to stick to your budget, writes Ciara Leahy.
Katherine O'Leary: ‘be sure to sort the real issues from spin’
Katherine O'Leary: ‘be sure to sort the real issues from spin’
When you open your door to politicians make sure you’re sorting out real issues from the spin, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Spring Lodge stud farm catches the eye for €3m
Spring Lodge stud farm catches the eye for €3m
A 100ac residential stud farm a short distance from Limerick racecourse has recently come on the market and is a stand out, state of the art equine property, writes Tommy Moyles.
Large ready-to-go livestock farm
Large ready-to-go livestock farm
A 95ac non-residential farm close to Kinnegad will be sold by online auction at the beginning of December. All in grass and well laid out, it should attract plenty interest, writes Tommy Moyles.