Sylvester Phelan

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News Journalist

Sylvester Phelan holds a Masters of Science degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development from UCD as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English and history (also from UCD), and the Green Cert. He is from a dairy farm in Co. Laois, where he works on the weekends.

Glanbia the latest processor to announce November milk price

Dairy

Glanbia the latest processor to announce November milk price

Glanbia Ireland has decided to hold its milk price in the processor’s latest milk price announcement for the month of...
Lakeland Dairies announces November milk price

Dairy

Lakeland Dairies announces November milk price

Lakeland Dairies has held its price for November milk at 36.5c/L including VAT and including a 1c/L butter bonus, the...
Ornua PPI drops for November

Dairy

Ornua PPI drops for November

Ornua’s Purchase Price Index (PPI) has taken a hit for the month of November, reducing to 115 for this month...
Mercosur talks on hold until new year without agreement

Agri-Business

Mercosur talks on hold until new year without agreement

EU-Mercosur trade discussions are on hold until the new year without agreement in Buenos Aires, according to the IFA. Speaking...
Creed confirms continued supports towards BVD eradication

Beef

Creed confirms continued supports towards BVD eradication

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has confirmed the continuation of supports from his department for...
Irish food sustainability start-up lands top EU award

Rural Life

Irish food sustainability start-up lands top EU award

FoodCloud, an innovative Irish food waste company, has won a prestigious European award for being a leading green start-up. Mairead McGuinness,...
Interested in livestock auctioneering? This new Green Cert ‘top-up’ could be for you

Agri-Business

Interested in livestock auctioneering? This new Green Cert ‘top-up’ could be for you

The first 10 graduates have just qualified from a special new course, which has been especially designed for livestock mart...
UK turkey farm goes up in smoke following ‘explosion’

Rural Life

UK turkey farm goes up in smoke following ‘explosion’

A major fire broke out at a UK turkey farm yesterday afternoon, with six fire engines reportedly called to the...
‘State agencies need to wake up to fodder crisis’

Agri Politics

‘State agencies need to wake up to fodder crisis’

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, along with Teagasc, are going to have to “wake up” to the...
Farm vehicle involved in collision with bus

Rural Life

Farm vehicle involved in collision with bus

A farm vehicle was involved in an early morning collision with a bus this morning in Co. Dublin, with three...
TV tonight: Could genetics hold the key for Irish farming?

Rural Life

TV tonight: Could genetics hold the key for Irish farming?

Two Teagasc researchers – Dr. Noirin McHugh and Dr. Ewen Mullins – will be appearing on RTE One tonight to...
Fodder crisis meeting: ‘We have to get fodder to where it is needed most’

Grass

Fodder crisis meeting: ‘We have to get fodder to where it is needed most’

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) is holding a meeting on the looming fodder crisis at the Slieve...
Competition winner secures premium bull at Irish Angus Elite Sale

Beef

Competition winner secures premium bull at Irish Angus Elite Sale

The annual Irish Angus Elite Sale was held in Carrick-on-Shannon over the weekend on Saturday, December 9. Celebrating a 20-year...
Brexit border deal: Legally binding or just ‘statement of intent’?

Agri-Business

Brexit border deal: Legally binding or just ‘statement of intent’?

There have been considerable ructions and uncertainty over Britain’s exit plans from the EU over the weekend following comments made...
Freezing night in store as temperatures drop as low as -8°

Environment

Freezing night in store as temperatures drop as low as -8°

The country is in for a freezing night tonight as temperatures are set to drop to as low as -8°...
Brexit deal ‘a positive outcome for Irish agri-food’ – Creed

Agri-Business

Brexit deal ‘a positive outcome for Irish agri-food’ – Creed

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, is said to be “very pleased” with the Brexit deal...
Hen Harrier Scheme given green light by Creed

CAP / Schemes

Hen Harrier Scheme given green light by Creed

The Hen Harrier Scheme, a new support scheme for farmers in designated hen harrier habitats, was officially launched by the...
A new ploughing regulation could be on the way

Tillage

A new ploughing regulation could be on the way

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is believed to be considering the introduction of new ploughing regulations telling...