N.Ireland
CAFRE to host farm walk on Co. Tyrone suckler enterprise
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to host a farm walk just outside Caledon, Co....
Suckler
Beef
Suckler scheme training: Info on 7 modules to be completed
As part of the terms and conditions of the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) suckler scheme, farmers are required to...
Beef
What weight should suckler replacement heifers be at mating?
There is often much debate round calving sucker replacement heifers at 24-months-of-age, and while it is seen as standard practice...
Beef News
IBR testing to be scrapped in new suckler scheme - Hanrahan
Testing for infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) is not expected to feature in the new suckler scheme, according to the chair...
Beef
980kg dry cow sells for €3,620 at Balla Mart
Balla Livestock Mart in Co. Mayo hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Saturday, May 11, with what was described...
Agri-Business
ICSA in the red with losses of more than €47,000 in 2023
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has reported a loss of €47,255 for the 12 month period to...
Buildings
Buildings Focus: Merging a new slatted shed with an old hay shed
Christopher Corrie and his father of the same name are farming in the townland of Drumeague near Bailieborough in Co....
Beef
SCEP needs to be 'paused, reviewed and overhauled' - Kerrane
The Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) is “unworkable” in its current form and must be overhauled, the Sinn Féin spokesperson...
Beef News
SCEP payments set to be issued to farmers next month
Suckler farmers participating in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) will receive their payments for scheme year one in December,...
Beef Technical
Special springer sale set for Tuam Mart on Monday
Located in Tuam, Co. Galway, the Connolly family farm is set to offer a total of 72 in-calf suckler-bred heifers...
Beef News
Over 1,400 suckler farmers set to be removed from SCEP
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that over 1,400 suckler farmers are set...
Beef News
Newford Farm set to relocate to new Co. Roscommon site
Agriland understands the Newford suckler farm is set to relocate from its current site at Newford, Athenry, Co. Galway, to...
Agri-Business
Budget 2024: INHFA says ACRES funding could fall short
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) believes that additional funding for the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) may...
Agri Politics
Budget 2024: Will it put more money in farmers' pockets?
All eyes are on Leinster House today (Tuesday, October 10) as the Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath and Public Expenditure...
Agri-Business
Extended SBLAS deadline under SCEP 'common sense' - Kelleher
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has described the extended Bord Bia certification deadline under the Suckler Carbon...
Agri-Business
SCEP: Deadline extended for SBLAS certification
The Bord Bia quality assurance deadline under the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) has now been extended until January 2024...
Agri-Business
ICMSA seeks change to SCEP eligibility conditions
Around 3,000 farmers who applied for the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) have yet to apply for Bord Bia quality...
Beef News
AgriFocus: 'U-grade cattle do not get enough of a bonus'
U-grade beef in Ireland does not get enough of a bonus on the grid at meat plants, according to general...