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Making a call on cattle to finish out of the shed
Kieran Mailey
With an extremely strong live ring, farmers should be looking through forward stores in the shed and deciding on what to finish, graze or offload.
 
 
‘Cultural change needed among dog owners on approach to farmland’
IFA sheep chair Kevin Comiskey said all dog owners should take heed that they are fully liable for all damage and suffering caused to farmers and their sheep by their dogs.
Loss of nitrates derogation will drive land competition - Kelleher
MEP Billy Kelleher has warned that without an extension to the nitrates derogation, dairy farmers will out-compete other farmers for land.
Shifting to more plant-based diet benefits agriculture but not livestock farming
A recent German study examines the impact of shifting to the EAT-Lancet diet and finds farming benefits overall, but livestock farming would see income losses.
2025 a ‘big milestone’ for farming’s climate targets - Teagasc
Although the headline reduction is set for 2030, there are other targets that must be met sooner, Teagasc’s director has said.
AIB sets emissions targets for 75% of its loan book excluding agri
AIB excludes farming from financed emissions targets, but targets net zero by 2050 for farming and agriculture.
In pictures: traditional beef breeds top Bandon sale
Despite calf exports to the continent being put on hold, the trade for calves, particularly those over 55kg, was very solid in Bandon Mart this week, as traditional beef breeds topped the sale.
Wet weather tempers cattle mart trade a little
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s cattle trade including the latest on what’s happening in marts around the country.
In pictures: sharp weanling trade in Castlerea Mart
An entry of over 140 male weanlings / yearlings recorded an average price of €3.12/kg while over 80 weanling / yearling heifers recorded a fine average price of €3.32/kg.
Calf numbers and prices ease
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s calf trade including prices from around the country’s marts.
Friesian females on fire in Fermoy
Shanon Kinahan writes from the Cork Holstein Friesian Club show and sale, which was held in Corrin Mart last Friday.
Farmers reminded that deadline for cow excretion rates is Friday
Farmers who applied for a nitrates derogation in 2022 are also reminded that they must submit 2022 fertiliser accounts.
Weather woes on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods has the latest report from the Irish Farmers Journal beef and sheep farm.
NI breeders push for export sales in Britain
The need for the six-month standstill period for Northern Ireland livestock stems from original Brexit withdrawal agreement which came into effect in January 2021.
UFU rejects splash plate ban proposal
The compulsory use of low emission slurry spreading equipment on all farms in NI has been deemed “not feasible”
Funding of up to €3m for new research projects available
If we want to future-proof our primary producers and agri-food sector, we need to continue investing heavily in cutting edge research, Minister Martin Heydon said.
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Grazing off to a good start in Killorglin
The farming year has gone off to a good start on Donal Hayes's farm - the winner of the 2022 Kerry Agribusiness milk quality and sustainability award.
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Getting through a Quality Assurance inspection
Damien Murray, Origin Green Standards Co-Coordinator, explains what farmers need to do to be part of the Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS) - A step by step guide.
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Shifting to more plant-based diet benefits agriculture but not livestock farming
A recent German study examines the impact of shifting to the EAT-Lancet diet and finds farming benefits overall, but livestock farming would see income losses.
Farming mostly safe from artificial intelligence - says artificial intelligence
We asked an AI chatbot if AI will replace farmers. Here's what it said.
EDF Renewable’s three new Irish solar farms go live
EDF say that sheep will continue to graze on the site to control vegetation and in total, the three solar farms will reduce over 9,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
Brazil can resume exports to China
Beef from Brazil cleared to enter China following BSE suspension in February.
CNH Industrial acquires majority stake in Bennamann
CNH Industrial has acquired the controlling stake of Bennamann following its 10% buy-in back in 2021. Bennamann offers a solution to capture and purify existing slurry bio-methane for use as fuel.
Pit silage guided at €175-187/ac for 2023
The increased cost of machinery replacement, tyres, oil, insurance and labour throughout 2022 are the reasons behind a 5% hike in contractor charges, according to FCI.
ProDig beefs up folding fork ranges
ProDig has redeveloped its folding silage fork offerings, with the launch of its Mammoth and Taurus ranges, available in working widths from 12ft to 18ft.
Friesian females on fire in Fermoy
Shanon Kinahan writes from the Cork Holstein Friesian Club show and sale, which was held in Corrin Mart last Friday.
61.4ac Cavan farm sits on a crossroads
The farmhouse would make a nice family home after redecoration and modernisation.
Farm and site for sale by auction in NI
The sale is being conducted by HA McIlrath and Sons Ltd and takes place at 2.30pm on Friday 31 March 2023 in Kilrea Livestock Mart.
Rush of auctions coming this month
The land market is very active and here we report on properties to be auctioned in five different counties.
TAMS: apply now for slurry storage, fencing and housing grants
The terms and conditions of the TAMS animal welfare and nutrient storage scheme and the marking sheet have been launched by the Department of Agriculture.
Gene editing now allowed in England
Gene editing technology can now be used in England. The genetic technology act came into place on 23 March.
Councils to develop county-specific climate action plans
Each local authority will have to develop a climate action plan for their county, take stock of emissions levels and identify a new de-carbonising zone.
EDF Renewable’s three new Irish solar farms go live
EDF say that sheep will continue to graze on the site to control vegetation and in total, the three solar farms will reduce over 9,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
Soaring cost of capital could derail renewable expansion
The rising cost of capital threatens to derail the expansion of renewable energy projects such as solar and onshore wind farms according to a new report.
Interim ash dieback scheme a 'serious blow' to those devastated by disease
The interim ash dieback scheme does not acknowledge the financial cost faced by farmers, the IFA has said.
'Efficient licensing' needed to meet demands of increased forestry activity
Data in the new National Forest Inventory reveal the growing timber output from Irish forests and the volume of construction timber they will provide.
News in-brief from Northern Ireland
Weekly news in-brief from across the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland
Major redevelopment at Greenmount Campus
The plans include the demolition of Fulton Hall, Boyd Hall, the Technology Building, modular storage, and student accommodation.
Caring for families through the night; a pleasure and a privilege
Agnes Horan is a night nurse lead with the Irish Cancer Society. She lives in Kenmare, Co Kerry and her work takes her from west Cork to west Kerry. In conversation with Caitríona Bolger.
Welcome to a week in the country
Find out what caught the eye of the Irish Country Living team this week.
“See a gynaecologist and have everything checked: it’s what saved me”
Blessed. That’s how Rita McInerney feels now she is six years free of ovarian cancer. Margaret Hawkins hears her message- have a check-up to make sure your gynaecological health is all it should be.
Ann Devine: whatever floats your boat
There were tensions surrounding the ‘artistic direction’ of this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Kilsudgeon. Literally, writes Colm O’Regan