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Editorial: is the suckler game back in focus?
Jack Kennedy
Cow price is one thing, but weanling price is an even better gauge of where the suckler game is.
17 October 2024 News
Dairygold September milk price goes up
Dairygold has become the latest co-op to increase its price for milk supplied last month after rises at Lakeland Dairies and Kerry Dairy Ireland.
11 September 2024 News
Government support for 27 wind and solar farms
27 wind and solar farms have been successful in the latest round of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme and will receive support for 15 years.
Green diesel prices float around €1.02/litre
Prices quoted for green diesel across the country including the recently added excise duty are floating around €1.02/l.
7 August 2024 News
Farmers rocked as lamb prices fall by €10/hd
Prices have now fallen by approximately €1.80/kg over the last four weeks, with the value of a finished lamb falling from €35 to €40/head.
10 July 2024 Markets
Grain Trends: more positive US yields affecting prices
The US wheat harvest is progressing quicker than usual. Over 60% of both corn and soybean crops are reported to be in good or excellent condition.
10 July 2024 Markets
Succession 'doomed' unless farm is viable
The agri-consultant also called for more research into the “economic price” that could be justified for land purchases and land rental.
10 July 2024 News
Dairy Trends: dairy markets continue to drive up
Both the Global Dairy Trade and the European spot market prices for dairy increased this week, as the upward trend continues, writes Aidan Brennan.
5 June 2024 Markets