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Beef
Spanish demand for Irish calves increases
Tommy Moyles
Spanish buyers continue to close the gap between themselves and the Dutch as the main outlet for Irish calves.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Stormont committee to consider FFA bill
Draft legislation proposed by the farm organisation would require processors to pay farmers a minimum price for their produce.
1 May 2024 Shows & showing
The show will go on
Ray Brady, president of the Irish Shows Association, outlines a busy year ahead for the country's shows.
All-Ireland young stockperson for 2024 to be crowned in Tullow
Adam Woods has details of this year’s Irish Farmers Journal/Irish Shows Association/FBD all-Ireland young stockperson competition, which was launched last week.
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Sports go leor for Macra
Last week, all roads led to Kilkenny, for the national volleyball finals.
1 May 2024 Community
NDC in search of future farmers to feature at Bloom
The National Dairy Council is hosting a competition aimed at primary and secondary school students in search of future farmers to take part in this year's Bord Bia Bloom, writes Sarah McIntosh.
1 May 2024 Education
New loan scheme to help reach retrofitting targets
Government announces details of €500m scheme to facilitate homeowners retrofitting their homes, writes Sarah McIntosh.
25 April 2024 News
Win €1,000 as we celebrate the 1,000th Irish Farmers Journal podcast
We are delighted to announce the release of our 1,000th podcast - thank you for listening!
24 April 2024 News
Calling young Hereford breeders
There is plenty to be excited about for young Hereford breeders in the coming months, writes Shanon Kinahan.
24 April 2024 Pedigree
New loan scheme to help reach retrofitting targets
Government announces details of €500m scheme to facilitate homeowners retrofitting their homes, writes Sarah McIntosh.
24 April 2024 Consumer
Students run successful 'hatch it out' programme in schools
'Hatch it out' is a five-week programme for primary schools, aiming to educate children on chick development through a hands-on experience.
21 April 2024 News
Silage wrap back by €10/roll to €13/roll, but plastic levy sees further increase
Depending on the brand, silage wrap prices for 2024 are trading in the region of €98/roll to €105/roll, down over €10/roll on 2023. However, the plastic levy has increased to €8.22/roll (including VAT).
17 April 2024 News