Agri-Business
Committee told straw shortages 'a massive problem'
The National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) has heard how farmers around the country have been struggling to secure...
Agri-Business
The National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) has heard how farmers around the country have been struggling to secure...
Sheep News
Sheep farmers’ incomes are unlikely to bounce back up quickly in 2023 as lamb prices aren’t increasing, the head of...
Agri-Business
Plans are underway by the Salesian Agricultural College to switch their beef and sheep farming enterprise to organic production. Minister...
CAP / Schemes
There is serious concern that farmers who rely on direct payments could face a financial hit of up to 20%...
Agri-Business
Members of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) executive have met with counterparts from other farming unions to discuss issues affecting...
Agri-Business
Farmers are being warned that they must make 100% of their winter fodder requirements themselves this year, as the cost...
Grass
Just one in every 500 drystock farmers (0.2%) are on PastureBase Ireland (PBI), a study by Teagasc has revealed. PBI has...
CAP / Schemes
The average direct payment was €17,932 in 2016, accounting for 75% of farm income, a preliminary estimate from Teagasc’s National Farm Survey...