Dairy
Early concerns raised over 2024 silage stocks
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Munster Regional chair Conor O’Leary has raised concerns about the amount of silage which may...
Fodder
Dairy
Dairy advice: Budgeting fodder for next winter
Dairy farmer across the country have seen much of their fodder stock depleted as a result of consistent rain since...
Dairy Technical
Should farmers 'bulk up' silage during the first cut?
Teagasc is advising farmers to avoid “bulking up” the first cut of silage, as this may prove to be a...
Rural Life
TD calls for one-off subsidy on meal to help farmers with low fodder
Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin has called for a one-off subsidy on meal to help farmers experiencing a shortage of...
Rural Life
Govt under fire from TDs for wet weather response for farmers
The Government has been accused of wasting a “great deal of time” before putting measures in place, particularly in relation...
Rural Life
Teagasc advice helplines saw '15 calls per day' - minister
Two phone helplines set up by Teagasc to provide advice to tillage and livestock farmers on how to manage their...
Agri-Business
Lisavaird Co-Op announces further weather support for suppliers
Lisavaird Co-Op has announced further support for its suppliers by approving a rebate of €15/t on all ruminant compound feed...
Agri-Business
Co-ops nationwide 'actively engaged' in fodder transport measure
There has been varied demand for the new Fodder Transport Support Measure, with co-ops stating that they have been “actively...
Agri-Business
Farms need to be prepared for potentially longer winters - minister
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has highlighted the importance of ensuring that farms are “prepared for...
Agri-Business
Bank of Ireland reduces farm profitability outlook for 2024
Bank of Ireland has reduced downwards its outlook for farm profitability in 2024 as the poor weather conditions continue to...
Rural Life
Stretching out silage and turning out stock at Lough Funshinagh
At Lough Funshinagh in Co. Roscommon, concerns over fodder are similar to those in many areas across the country. With...
Agri-Business
Call for further support measures to 'take pressure off' farmers
While the new fodder transport scheme to assist livestock farmers severely affected by the prolonged wet weather conditions has been...
Agri-Business
Fodder supplies tighten for drystock farmers in west and northwest
The National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) has heard that some drystock farmers in the west and northwest of...
Agri-Business
FCI: Contractors facing fuel bills of €30,000/week
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has said that agricultural contractors will be facing fuel bills...
Tillage News
Minister to look at DAFM budget for tillage farmer supports
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that he will not rule out anything in terms...
Agri-Business
Minister announces details of fodder transport subsidy scheme
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced the introduction of a new Fodder Transport Support...
Rural Life
Met Éireann: Another 10 days rain before high pressure sets in
Met Éireann has said that there will be another 10 days of rain before high pressure is expected to set...
Agri Politics
ICSA: 'Farmers feel abandoned at the moment'
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president has said that urgent financial support is needed to help farmers...