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EU farm inputs 32% above pre-COVID-19 levels
Amy Forde
The affordability of fertilisers has been improving as EU fertiliser production continues to recover, the European Commission said.
EU farm inputs 32% above pre-COVID-19 levels
25% of beef kill from controlled finishing units in Q1 2024
5 May 2024 News
25% of beef kill from controlled finishing units in Q1 2024
The number of cattle sourced from such farms was recorded at 115,000 head, representing an increase of 6,000 or 5.5% on the first three months in 2023.
Show-savvy McGarry shows us the ropes
5 May 2024 Pedigree
Show-savvy McGarry shows us the ropes
Eamon McGarry is a young Blonde breeder from Belfast who has made the name for himself in the show ring, both at home and abroad, writes Shanon Kinahan.
Castlewood Uranus ET tops Tuam spring sale
Shanon Kinahan was in Tuam Mart for the Irish Charolais Cattle Society spring sale.
4 May 2024 Pedigree
More timber-framed homes will reduce carbon emissions - researcher
Certain volumes of concrete and steel need to be replaced with materials such as timber in order for Ireland to meet its forestry targets, a forestry conference heard on Thursday.
4 May 2024 News
No suspension of Scottish log imports - Minister
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue was responding to a question asking his position on suspending log imports from Scotland due to the presence of the bark beetle there.
4 May 2024 News
Five tips to keep on top of grass quality in May
Grass growth is increasing and will exceed demand during May. Outlined are five tips to keep on top of grass quality over the coming weeks.
4 May 2024 Management
60% growth of employment for international financial services sector
Minister Burke and Minister Richmond welcome report on future skills needs for the international financial services sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.
4 May 2024 Education
Opinion: Brazil needs to be supported in its sustainability journey
Brazil needs to be supported in its sustainability journey, not criticised, writes Nuffield scholar Niall Hurson.
4 May 2024 Opinion
The Grass Week: magic day yet to happen on many farms
Magic day, when grass growth exceeds demand, has yet to happen for many farmers amid the cooler soil temperatures this year.
4 May 2024 Grass & feeding
Bright future for summer show season – Harrison
With show season just around the corner, the Irish Farmers Journal got in touch with Jim Harrison of the Irish Shows Association. Niamh Murphy reports.
4 May 2024 Shows & showing
Winter bird food establishment deadline extended until 31 May
The normal deadline of 15 May has been extended due to prolonged wet weather and challenging ground conditions.
4 May 2024 News