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Noel Bardon on 24 Jan 2022
Reopening of food service sector to drive lamb prices - IFA
The IFA has said that the easing of restriction on the food service sector will increase the demand for lamb and raise prices.
Noel Bardon on 24 Jan 2022
New survey to assess CAP measures’ impact on women in agriculture
Both women and men are sought to take part in an online survey aimed at establishing the challenges posed to farm inclusivity.
Noel Bardon on 21 Jan 2022
Take heavy lambs to the mart to avoid penalties – ICSA
The ICSA has said that there are gains to be made in making factory agents bid for lambs at the ringside, rather than booking them straight into the factory.
Noel Bardon on 21 Jan 2022
Fertiliser costs could pose a 'real issue' to feed supplies - Senator
The European Commission has dispelled concerns that fertiliser supplies will be tight this year, citing the market incentive for manufacturers to supply sufficient quantities of the product.
Noel Bardon on 20 Jan 2022
Minister to restore ‘heyday’ of seed potato sector
The Minister has pledged “as much support as possible” to the seed potato sector, as production is expected to ramp up further after UK seed potato imports were ceased last year.
Noel Bardon on 20 Jan 2022
Weekend weather: cool but settled weekend ahead
Met Éireann has forecasted a largely settled weather, with cloud cover breaking into patchy drizzle over the weekend.
Noel Bardon on 20 Jan 2022
RTÉ appoints Galway man as new farming correspondent
The new correspondent will be based in the national broadcaster’s studios in Co Galway.
Noel Bardon on 20 Jan 2022
Oireachtas agriculture committee grills Commission on fertiliser tariffs
A representative of the European Commission has said that a removal of anti-dumping duties would not happen “within days or weeks” given the procedures that must be followed.
Noel Bardon on 21 Jan 2022
Farmers ‘losing out’ on 10c/l in fixed milk price contracts - TD Cahill
The chair of the Oireachtas committee on agriculture has raised the concerns of some farmers supplying milk to processors through forward selling contracts.
Noel Bardon on 19 Jan 2022
Ploughing 'set' for full Ratheniska return this September
The National Ploughing Association has announced that dates have been set for the national ploughing championships later this year.
Noel Bardon on 19 Jan 2022
Commission to discuss 250% spike in fertiliser prices
A representative from the European Commission will address the joint Oireachtas committee on agriculture on Wednesday.
Noel Bardon on 19 Jan 2022
Dairying on high-risk soils ‘prime targets’ for slurry inspections
Derogation farmers have been told to expect an increased number of inspections to ensure compliance with slurry rules.