LATEST ARTICLES
News
Tillage survival scheme needed now - IFA
Anne O'Donoghue
IFA president Francie Gorman said new figures from the CSO on falling cereal production shows that a new tillage support scheme is needed.
25 April 2024 News
Irish livestock hauliers targeted with fines in Cherbourg - ICSA
The ICSA said it is seeking clarification around the on-the-spot traffic offence fines issued to livestock hauliers in France, which it understands range from €1,500 to €12,500.
25 April 2024 News
Meal subsidy would be of more benefit to fodder-short farmers - TD
A meal subsidy would be more beneficial than the current transport scheme for west and northwest farmers short of fodder, Deputy Marian Harkin has said.
Tirlán won't exhibit at Ploughing 2024
Tirlán said it will host a number of its own “large-scale events” in September, which it is focusing on.
25 April 2024 News
Carbery weather payment an example to others - ICMSA
The ICMSA welcomed all weather-related payments by milk purchasers and co-ops, but particularly singled out the 5c/l, excluding VAT, payment from Carbery.
25 April 2024 News
Cereal production down 21% last year - CSO
Further figures released by the CSO show that in the year to March, the number of cattle slaughtered rose by 1.7%.
25 April 2024 News
Political system must stand up for farmers - IFA
Ahead of June’s European and local elections, the IFA launched its election manifesto outlining key issues for farmers.
24 April 2024 News
ACRES is 'nothing short of a mess'
The number of Irish farmers participating in agri-environmental schemes is two and a half times above the EU average.
24 April 2024 News
Farm subsidies to be cut with EU enlargement
If Ukraine joined the EU it would cost over €96bn in CAP funds, according to the IFA.
24 April 2024 News
Clarkson back for series three to ‘show real farming’
While Clarkson’s Farm is known for showing farming in a fun light, series three isn’t shying away from many agricultural issues Irish farmers will be familiar with.
23 April 2024 Feature
New app being developed to enhance farm safety
The app is currently being developed as part of PhD research and should be launched by the end of the year.
20 April 2024 News
Kerry supplier group has PO status recognised
The Munster Dairy Producer Organisation (MDPO) has had its PO status recognised.
19 April 2024 News