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Grain Trends: tariffs and weather hitting markets
Siobhán Walsh
Potential tariffs from the US and weather are both having a big impact on grain and oilseed markets at present.
6 January 2025 News
Below-average rainfall in Ireland in 2024
Figures from Met Éireann’s 2024 'Annual Climate Statement' found that last year was the 44th wettest year since 1941, with the south of the country recording the most rainfall.
Farming in the face of climate change
Teagasc senior researcher Dr Elodie Ruelle recently outlined how Irish farms will cope with a warmer and wetter climate. Caitríona Morrissey reports.
Longer drought periods to be followed by intense deluges - Met Éireann
Barry Coonan from Met Éireann was speaking at Teagasc's Signpost conference in Clonmel on Thursday.
21 November 2024 News
US beef exports rise, Australia sets record
US beef exports up in September but still down for 2024 overall while Australia sets a beef exports record.
15 November 2024 News
Climate change could dent grass growth in southeast
Lower autumn grass growth in the south-east could increase the risk of fodder crises developing, a team of UCC researchers have suggested.
Be wary of buying soil enhancers, farmers told
Diversity of plant species in the sward will ensure resilience to shocks such as drought.
11 September 2024 News
My Farming Week: Morty O’Sullivan, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath
Morty O’Sullivan is milking 128 cows with his wife, Lorraine, and four children in Co Meath.
4 September 2024 News