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Tillage
Sustainability-linked loans launched for tillage farmers
James Hanly
Primarily used by the dairy sector in 2024, Enviroflex loans are designed to incentivise farmers to continue implementing sustainability focused improvements on their land.
21 January 2025 Schemes
Close to two-thirds of tranche four TAMS applications approved to date
Approvals are ongoing for tranche four of TAMS III, as tranche six is set to open for applications on 23 January.
21 January 2025 News
70% of farmers expect tillage area to remain stable
Farmers took part in a survey at the Dairygold tillage conference on land area. The majority expect land area to remain the same.
Kerry had highest spring barley yield in Ireland in 2024
Kerry farmers had some impressive spring barley and oats yields in 2024 according to Teagasc figures.
19 January 2025 News
Daiygold announces malting barley award winner
Dairygold announced the winner of its annual malting barley competition at the co-op’s annual tillage conference.
17 January 2025 News
Dairygold sets minimum beans price for 2025
Dairygold announced a minimum price for contracted beans for 2025 at the Dairygold Tillage Conference.
17 January 2025 News
Protina tops the spring beans list
Protina looks to be an impressive variety on the recommended list this year with the highest yield and a high protein content.
17 January 2025 News
Tillage vision group to meet again
The Dealer has heard that the Food Vision Tillage Group is to meet again to discuss progress on the report.
16 January 2025 Dealer
Farmers say red tape is the biggest challenge
IFAC’s 2025 Irish Farm report finds that farmers are overall more positive about the future than they were in 2024, but regulations are an issue for 60% of those surveyed. Phelim O’Neill reports
15 January 2025 News
Grain Trends: maize stocks helping prices
Wheat and barley prices are being helped by an increase in maize prices around the world, as maize supplies are tight.
15 January 2025 Markets
Fertiliser raffles at meetings
The Dealer heard that there was fertiliser being raffled at the Irish Grain Growers meeting this week.
15 January 2025 News
Boortmalt to expand plant by year end
Boortmalt is continuing its expansion in Athy and will need more barley for the growing capacity at the plant.
15 January 2025 News