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Opinion: CSO figures a stark indicator of farming's demographic-driven decline
Pat O'Toole
There has been a reduction in suckler cow numbers again this year, which is concerning in itself. Viewed in the wider context of CSO figures, it becomes close to terrifying for farming's future.
Opinion: CSO figures a stark indicator of farming's demographic-driven decline
'No plans' to stop rural dwellers burning turf - Department
12 October 2024 News
'No plans' to stop rural dwellers burning turf - Department
Rural dwellers will still be able to burn turf as a form of solid fuel.
Female farmers shouldn’t be supported with ‘pink washing’
12 October 2024 News
Female farmers shouldn’t be supported with ‘pink washing’
The policies in place to support female farmers under the current CAP need to become an intrinsic part of farming, Maura Farrell of the University of Galway has said.
Agri jobs: farm assistant needed for 160 dairy cow herd
There are eight jobs going on dairy farm enterprises in Co Cork, Co Waterford and Co Westmeath.
12 October 2024 News
Farm Tech Talk: beef prices, bluetongue and feed shortages
Irish beef prices compared to those in the UK, bluetongue in sheep and winter feed shortages all feature on this week's show.
11 October 2024 News
Drennan hits out at ‘double standards’ on water pollution
ICMSA president claims that the State and Uisce Éireann have adopted a 'sure these things happen' attitude to water pollution incidents.
11 October 2024 News
Watch: Charolais weanlings hit €2300 in Carrigallen
Adam Woods reports from last Saturday’s show and sale of bull weanlings in Carrigallen mart in Co Leitrim.
11 October 2024 Markets
All active farmers must be able to avail of farm transfer relief – ICMSA
Further guidance needed to make sure that those farm families in partnerships or companies are not disadvantaged, the ICMSA has said.
11 October 2024 News
Department reminds farmers to spread lime before deadline
The Liming Programme was introduced by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue in spring 2023.
11 October 2024 News
Farmers urged to report people with metal detectors on land
It is illegal to dig, excavate or use a metal detector at a protected national monument site in Ireland without a licence from the Minister for Housing.
11 October 2024 News
€1 billion approved to aid Italian farmer affected by floods
The Commission grant approval to Italy to implement aid to companies active in the agricultural sector affected by events that occurred in May 2023 in Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany and Marche.
11 October 2024 News
Taoiseach to speak at annual Macra rally
The annual rally will take place at Lawlor’s of Naas, Co Kildare over the October bank holiday weekend and it promises to be the biggest social event of the Macra calendar.
11 October 2024 News