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Irish people seeing the magic of mushrooms – study
A new study by the European Mushroom Growers Promo Group (GEPC) found that there is a growing interest for mushrooms in Ireland, with 58% of Irish millennial respondents purchasing mushrooms...
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Why are GHG emissions projected to fall on Irish farms in 2023?
Latest estimates suggest that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions could fall by as much as 8% on some non-dairy farms this year. That is according to the latest Teagasc Outlook 2024 report which projects...
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Spreading slurry at optimal times worth additional €43/cow
Slurry is a valuable source of nutrients on farms, and using it correctly can have significant benefits to soil health and fertility. When the cow eats grass, or it is harvested for silage, nutrients...
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Dairy and beef farmer event at Fermoy Mart to focus on calf quality
Corrin Mart, Fermoy, Co. Cork, is set to be the venue for an information event aimed at both dairy and beef farmers. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 6, at 7.00p.m. The theme of the...
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Reduction in fertiliser use driving down emissions – minister
A reduction in the use of nitrogen fertiliser is one of the main contributing factors in a decrease in emissions from the agricultural sector, according to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
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Sheep trade: Spring lamb prices receive a 5-10c/kg boost
There have been modest price increases in the sheep trade this week from some factories, that have raised their price offerings for spring lambs by 5-10c/kg. There is a wider gap in the differences...
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The challenge of poorly drained land on tillage farms
Wet years will always flag up issues that relate to poorly drained land on tillage farms. Undoubtedly, 2023 was one of those years. Recent episodes of the ‘Tillage Edge’ podcast have focused on the...
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FBD Group invests €6m in new research centre at Moorepark
The FBD Group is to invest €6 million towards the development of a new research centre for “sustainable animal and grassland research”. The new centre, which will be based at Teagasc Moorepark,...
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Factory quotes: Cattle price on the rise again this week
This week’s factory quotes have seen further increases in the price offerings for all types of cattle, with €5.00/kg ‘all in’ back on the table for in-spec R- and R= grade steers, at some sites. Cows,...
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Making drainage outlets more robust in fields
Making drainage outlets more robust and visible is key to maintaining their effectiveness within all field networks. Adding additional piping or stonework can help this process significantly. This...
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Eurostat: Southern Ireland produced highest value of milk in EU
The south of Ireland produced the highest value of milk in the EU in 2021 at €2.4 billion, according to Eurostat. This was followed by Bretagne in France at €2 billion, and Lombardia in Italy at €1.8...
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‘Calves offer a significant opportunity’– Shalloo
Calves coming from the national dairy herd have the potential to a be part of low carbon profitable beef systems. This is according to Dr. Laurence Shalloo from Teagasc, who spoke at the Sustainable...
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Derogation: Minister urged to deliver flexibilities ‘within his gift’
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been urged to deliver on flexibilities on the nitrates derogation that are within his power to deliver. According to the Irish...
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‘I only wish we could build co-op movement in beef’– Coveney
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has said that the co-operative model can achieve the necessary farmer buy-in and the pace of change to reduce emissions and other...
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DAFM working to resolve farm partnership issue for ACRES
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that it is working to resolve an issue related to farm partnerships for tranche 2 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme...
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ICMSA: November milk price must be at least 37c/L
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has said that 37c/L is minimum acceptable milk price for November supplies. The chair of the association’s dairy committee, Noel Murphy said that...
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Calf exports: ‘If data guides decision, I would be hopeful’ -Shalloo
The potential loss or reduction of calf exports from Ireland to continent was a concern raised during the Sustainable Dairy Future Conference. The two-day event was organised by the Irish Co-operative...
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16,847 farmers received advanced SIS payments
As the end of the first year of the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) approaches, a total of 16,847 farmers received advance payments under the scheme. These 85% advance payments worth €19 million were...
View ArticleThe Farming Week: ACRES CP payments delayed, EU proposal on calf...
Louise Hickey and Aisling O’Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:• ACRES CP payments delayed until February;• EU proposal on calf...
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IFA requests meeting with pig processors to discuss drops in prices
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Pigs Committee has requested a meeting with processors in the new year to discuss drops in pig prices, future prospects, and how to fund the industry. The...
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