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Factory prices described as ‘devastating’ for beef farmers
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has described factor beef prices as having a “devastating effect at farm level”. ICSA Beef chair Edmund Graham has warned meat factories that...
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Tillage: Get weed seed samples tested for herbicide resistance
Tillage farmers are being advised to avail of a free testing service to check for herbicide resistance in grass or broad-leaved weeds in fields. The period between now and harvest is the perfect time...
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Comiskey considers running for IFA president
The chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Sheep Committee, Kevin Comiskey, has told Agriland that he is “currently considering” entering the race to become the next IFA president. The...
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Ireland to ‘increase involvement’ in global agri GHG research
Ireland will increase its involvement in the Global Research Alliance (GRA) for agricultural greenhouse gases (GHGs). That’s according to Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
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Farmers advised to find out quality status of local rivers
Farmers have been advised by Teagasc to find out the water quality status of their local rivers to mitigate phosphorus, sediment and nitrogen losses to waters. By finding out the water quality of...
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Teagasc appoints new cattle specialist in south west
Teagasc has appointed a new cattle specialist, Niall Kerins, who will be based at Teagasc Moorepark, Co. Cork and will cover the south west of the country. Niall Kerins is from a drystock farming...
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Tillage: Start of 2023 cereal harvest could start in coming days
The start of the 2023 cereal harvest could be as early as next week, according to Teagasc tillage specialist, Ciaran Collins. “Crops of Joyeau could be ready for the combine over the coming days,” he...
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Minister attends launch of Energy and Farm Diversification Show
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue recently attended the launch of the Energy and Farm Diversification Show (formerly known as the Energy in Agriculture Show). The 2023...
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Science of dairy to feature at Moorepark open day
Hi-tech grass imaging ‘dairy drones’, soil sensors, and apps which monitor the behaviour of cows will be among the ground-breaking research on display at the Moorepark Dairy Open Day, which takes...
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Breaking: Nitrates derogation likely to fall to 220kg N/ha in some areas
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to deliver its report today (Friday, June 30) to the European Commission on how Ireland is adhering to the conditions set out under the Nitrates Derogation....
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ICMSA: Govt wants family dairy farms ‘gone’
The government has been accused of launching a “a twin-attack on the family dairy farm system” today, (Friday, June 30) by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA). Pat McCormack,...
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Tribute to former chair of Teagasc Authority who passed away
Teagasc has today paid tribute to a former chairman of the Authority, who has passed away. Teagasc stated: “It is with deep sadness that the Teagasc Authority, management and staff learned of the...
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Moorepark’23: NDC offers kids chance to play with top Irish athletes
The National Dairy Council (NDC) is offering kids under-14 that are attending Moorpark’23 the opportunity to win a kick-around with two of Ireland’s top athletes. To be in with a chance of winning, go...
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Growing grain and finishing cattle on clover in Ballybay
Tillage is not a farming practice that would be closely associated with Co. Monaghan however this did not deter Mark and Grainne Duffy from developing a tillage enterprise on their organic farm...
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Elements of land will have ‘varying degrees’ of restoration potential
The level to which an area of reclaimed peat used for agriculture can be returned to its “undisturbed state” and its potential for restoration depends on a number of factors. These include its...
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Sheep farmers left in ‘severe loss-making situation’
Weak market prices are leaving sheep farmers in a “severe loss-making situation” as prices drop further, the National Sheep Committee chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said. Prices are...
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Teagasc Moorepark Open Day underway in Fermoy
The Teagasc Moorepark Open Day is underway in Fermoy, Co. Cork today (Tuesday, July 4) with a large crowd of farmers and industry experts expected to attend. The theme of this year’s one-day event is...
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Moorepark: Dairy sustainability in the face of challenges
Dairy sustainability is top of the agenda today (Tuesday, July 4) at the Teagasc National Dairy Event at Moorepark in Fermoy, Co. Cork. The Irish dairy industry has undergone a transformational change...
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Moorepark: Measures to enhance dairy sustainability further
Total livestock numbers are around 6.2 million, which is 5% below the national peak of 7 million in 1998 and according to Teagasc, 8,000 dairy farmers milk 1.55 million dairy cows. Dairy cows on...
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New video highlights how to prevent farm injuries
A new video which provides up-to-date and “state-of-the-art” knowledge on preventing injury and ill health on farms has been launched today (Tuesday, July 4). The video – ‘Work Organisation for Farmer...
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