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Flahavan’s hosts annual organic oat growers conference
James Hanly
The sold-out event brought together 180 organic farmers, those in conversion and others interested in organic farming from across the country.
22 November 2024 News
Teagasc estimates 1.9m tonnes of cereals produced
Teagasc outlined extremely wet months of weather in October, November, February, March and April as one of the major factors affecting planting and crop yields.
21 November 2024 News
Caution urged as land lease battles kick off
While Teagasc is urging caution on land rentals, auctioneers report a 'strong appetite' for grazing ground.
Land use policy among main topics at Teagasc/CAFRE uplands symposium
There was a wide array of topics covered at last week’s symposium from land use policy to burning of vegetation.
20 November 2024 News
Teagasc says farmers should 'do sums' on lettings
Auctioneers report strong demand and “some hot prices” for new leases and renewals.
20 November 2024 News
Teagasc research sounds alarm on social vulnerability of farms
Caitríona Morrissey take a closer look at Teagasc's recent farm sustainability report and what it says about farmer age, isolation and
20 November 2024 Climate and environment
Teagasc in the market for electric cars
Teagasc is looking to add electric vehicles to add to its fleet. Will the authority now need solar panels to power them?
20 November 2024 Dealer
Renewed positivity at Teagasc beef conference
The last 12 months will mark one of the largest falls in suckler calf registrations that we have ever seen.
20 November 2024 Viewpoints
Tillage Day: agronomists highlight new genetics, sulphur and nutrition
Attendees at the Irish Farmers Journal Tillage Day 2024 supported by the Irish Seed Trade Association heard from a panel of agronomists on crop management. strategies and winter planting.
20 November 2024 News
FBD appoints Jim Bergin as director and chair
The FBD board said that Bergin was chosen following an extensive succession process led by the senior independent director.
19 November 2024 News
Teagasc conference to address future challenges for Irish dairy farmers
'Robust dairying for future challenges’ is the theme of Teagasc's dairy conference this year.
18 November 2024 News
McGuinness has more left in the tank
Mairead McGuinness worked as an agri print journalist before going in front of the camera as lead anchor for RTE’s Ear to the Ground covering issues in the farming sector.
17 November 2024 News