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€3,500 advance payment for Tirlán grain suppliers
Anne O'Donoghue
Tirlán has announced further support measures, including an advance payment for tillage farmers and Twenty20 Beef Club members, as well as interest-free credit on fertiliser.
10 April 2024 Northern Ireland
Tirlán confirms 2.5p/l weather support payment
Tirlán will make a 2.5p/l support payment on March milk to suppliers based in NI
10 April 2024 Dealer
Farmers need finance more than fodder
The winter looks like it may be coming to an end, but the long shadow cast by the last 18 months means farmers need financial backing. So how about a low-interest loan fund for smaller farmers?
Tirlán to pay 3c/l weather support payment to suppliers
Part of the package is a 3c/l weather payment on all March milk volumes in recognition of the exceptionally challenging weather.
8 April 2024 News
Farmers squeezed on cashflow should engage urgently with banks – BOI
Overdraft extensions and flexible-term loans are among the options the bank offers to farmers.
8 April 2024 News
AIB urges farmers to contact their branch for cashflow support
Farmers urged to contact their local branch for support as wet weather and storms cause difficulties on farms.
7 April 2024 News
Agri lenders must help relieve farmer cashflow issues - IFA
The message the IFA has received from banks and credit unions has been positive so far, the IFA's farm business chair said.
4 April 2024 News
Steps for dealing with the wet weather
Aidan Brennan and Declan Collins look at some of the practical things farmers can do to manage during this wet weather crisis.
3 April 2024 Grass & feeding
Teagasc issues advice following fodder committee meeting
Teagasc has issued advice for both tillage and grassland farmers following a meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee.
2 April 2024 News
Scanning autumn calving cows before turnout
If autumn-calving cows have yet to be scanned, it is a job worth carrying out before turnout.
26 March 2024 Management
ICMSA calls for fodder support scheme 2024
The ICMSA president also called for inspections to be “put aside” for now in recognition of the difficult weather farmers are dealing with.
22 March 2024 News
Beef Management: vaccinations, castration and cashflow
Adam Woods takes a look at vaccinations, castration and cashflow on drystock farms.
20 March 2024 Management