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Minister needs to put clear bluetongue plan in place for Ireland - IFA
Rachel Donovan
The IFA claims there has been ample time for the Minister and his Department to put comprehensive plans in place in the event of a bluetongue incursion.
 
 
Young Stock Podcast: the making of Farming Simulator 25
Young Stock Podcast: the making of Farming Simulator 25
On this week's Young Stock Podcast, we spoke to Kermit Ball, the community co-ordinator at GIANTS Software based in the US, specifically working with the videogame Farming Simulator 25.
Beet herbicide ban could hit fodder stocks
Beet herbicide ban could hit fodder stocks
Beet herbicide Debut has been banned for use in the EU and there is no widely available alternative for the product.
Unusual sale day doesn't upset Bandon calf sales
Unusual sale day doesn't upset Bandon calf sales
A change of sale day did little to upset the trade in Bandon Mart where just over 1,800 calves went through the ring for this weeks calf sale. Prices remain firm as farmers and exporters compete.
Watch: 1,200 cattle generate turnover of €1.85m in Kilkenny Mart
Watch: 1,200 cattle generate turnover of €1.85m in Kilkenny Mart
Beef bullocks averaged €3.93/kg or €2,565 per head while beef heifers averaged €4.10/kg or €2,587 per head.
Camera at the Mart: strong northern demand for breeding heifers in Balla
Camera at the Mart: strong northern demand for breeding heifers in Balla
High-end heifers saw northern buyers battle with local farmers to secure lots, with exporters coming out on top for the most part.
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Tirlán announces February milk price
Tirlán announces February milk price
While butter price has strengthened recently, there is considerable uncertainty on the potential impact of tariffs in the coming months, according to Tirlán chair John Murphy.
No change in Global Dairy Trade price
No change in Global Dairy Trade price
The average price at Tuesday's auction remained at €3,888/t.
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
Minister needs to put clear bluetongue plan in place for Ireland - IFA
Minister needs to put clear bluetongue plan in place for Ireland - IFA
The IFA claims there has been ample time for the Minister and his Department to put comprehensive plans in place in the event of a bluetongue incursion.
Major animal health conference for Galway
Major animal health conference for Galway
The event will take place from 8 to 10 April 2025 at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Co Galway.
Connemara Mayo Blackface Breeders Group spring sale tops at €320
Connemara Mayo Blackface Breeders Group spring sale tops at €320
Rachel Gallagher reports on the recent Connemara Mayo Blackface Breeders Group spring sale held in Burke’s Livestock Mart, Maam Cross.
Letterkenny Show Society bull sale tops at €5,100
Letterkenny Show Society bull sale tops at €5,100
Rachel Gallagher reports from Raphoe Livestock Mart for the Letterkenny Show Society annual bull sale.
Getting through the first SBLAS audit SPONSORED
Getting through the first SBLAS audit
Damien Murray, Origin Green Producer Liaison & Standard Co-Coordinator gives a step by step guide for new suckler members of SBLAS facing their first audit.
EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulseSPONSORED
EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulse
Suitable for existing and new tanks - 60% TAMS approved. Agitates slurry. Improves safety. Enhances nutrients.
Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environmentSPONSORED
Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environment
Former Meath hurler and senior engineer Mark O’Sullivan is part of a team working to bring more renewables on to the electricity grid.
Newborns 'flourishing' thanks to Flourish Calf SPONSORED
Newborns 'flourishing' thanks to Flourish Calf
Tipperary dairy and beef farmer pleased by 'unreal' impact of milk replacer.
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Anxiety growing in US agriculture sector over tariffs
Anxiety growing in US agriculture sector over tariffs
Farmers and exporters in the US are highlighting the consequences of tariff policy and suggesting the EU is a better target than Mexico, Canada or China.
Value of Brazil's beef exports continue upward trend
Value of Brazil's beef exports continue upward trend
Even though cattle prices are falling, Brazil's beef value is rising on world markets.
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU whiskey and alcohol
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU whiskey and alcohol
Last year, Ireland exported just shy of €900m worth of alcoholic beverages to the US.
US expert warns of potential trade flashpoints in the coming weeks
US expert warns of potential trade flashpoints in the coming weeks
Key dates are the introduction of steel and aluminium tariffs this week and reciprocal tariffs on 2 April.
Krampe takes over Kaweco silage trailers
Krampe takes over Kaweco silage trailers
Krampe has taken on all of the production rights - as well as the service and spare parts business - of the long-established Dutch manufacturer Kaweco.
US company Carbon Robotics debuts second generation laser weeder
US company Carbon Robotics debuts second generation laser weeder
US tech company, Carbon Robotics has debuted its second generation LaserWeeder claiming sub-millimetre weed control and a reduction in weed control costs of up to 80%.
Auction news: €25,000/ac paid for small parcels
Auction news: €25,000/ac paid for small parcels
There were multiple bidders for each of the two small parcels of farmland.
43ac farm of good land near Portumna for €700,000
43ac farm of good land near Portumna for €700,000
The property comes with a house and a large number of sheds which are in good working condition.
Elegant house near the Curragh plains
Elegant house near the Curragh plains
The land is laid out in three fields, in grass, with good shelter from hedges and trees.
Department raises specification levels for all dairy units
Department raises specification levels for all dairy units
Specifications have been revamped for dairy units, which mainly concern wiring and the connection of generators.
Map: new research estimates that 30% of country is covered by peaty soils
Map: new research estimates that 30% of country is covered by peaty soils
Low-flying aircraft were able to determine whether a soil was peaty, based on differing levels of radiation detected above peats v non-peats.
Farmer fears over rewetting to the fore in Athlone
Farmer fears over rewetting to the fore in Athlone
Over 250 farmers attended an IFA meeting about peat soils on Thursday last.
Permission granted for ESB and Coillte wind farm in Donegal
Permission granted for ESB and Coillte wind farm in Donegal
The 15-turbine wind farm will be the biggest on the Inishowen peninsula, but, according to an inspector at An Bord Pleanála, could pose a risk to the environment
Coillte- and ESB-backed 13-turbine new wind farm set for Cork
Coillte- and ESB-backed 13-turbine new wind farm set for Cork
A new wind farm on the Cork-Kerry border has been given the green light by An Bord Pleanála.
Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court
Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court
The farmer is now seeking damages for alleged loss and damage caused to him by the SAC designation, mainly based on the profits he would allegedly have earned had he been permitted to plant forestry.
Forestry replanting grants still in the mix
Forestry replanting grants still in the mix
A decision on replanting supports will be taken once the full extent of the damage from storms Éowyn and Darragh is ascertained.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
NIEA appoints new Lough Neagh inspectors
NIEA appoints new Lough Neagh inspectors
The NI Environment Agency has recruited across a range of roles linked to Lough Neagh.
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Dear Miriam: how do I convince my partner to move back to the countryside?
This week, a reader seeks Miriam's help on finding compromise between her heart for the countryside and her partner's preference for the city.
Well known tillage farm for sale in Meath
Well known tillage farm for sale in Meath
The farm was owned by a founder of the Tayto crisp business and was grew good crops of potatoes.
Dream house at Lough Derg
Dream house at Lough Derg
The owners have carried out tasteful restoration work on the big house.
Auction news: €25,000/ac paid for small parcels
Auction news: €25,000/ac paid for small parcels
There were multiple bidders for each of the two small parcels of farmland.
Elegant house near the Curragh plains
Elegant house near the Curragh plains
The land is laid out in three fields, in grass, with good shelter from hedges and trees.