Environment
Over the course of 2019, the environmental goals of the agriculture and land use sector were progressed, as outlined in a review of the year.
It seems as though there has been a lot of information provided on how agriculture will contribute to the nation's climate targets recently.
Forestry
Despite ongoing delays in issuing forestry felling licences, the Department of Agriculture says 2019 was "record year".
Agri-Business
The Annual Review and Outlook for Agriculture, Food and the Marine 2020 made for mixed news for farmers in terms of income.
Beef
The department has released its Annual Review and Outlook 2020, examining recent developments in the sectors and the outlook going forward.
Agri Politics
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine launched his department’s Annual Review and Outlook for Agriculture.
Next year will be a mixed year for farmers from a farm income and price perspective, according to Teagasc's Economic Outlook for 2020.
There is no "silver bullet" to solving the income crisis in the beef sector - but possible aspects which may assist are being explored.
The west Cork-based international ingredients company, Carbery Group, has reported "a solid financial performance".
Fertiliser purchases are estimated to comprise of approximately 50% of the pasture and forage costs on dairy farms.
Sheep
The Sheep Welfare Scheme is estimated to have mitigated the negative impact of the poor weather on sheep margins.
For many beef farmers, 2018 will be a year to forget. Abnormal weather conditions played havoc on Irish farms throughout the year.
Dairy
Teagasc has estimated that by the end of 2018 milk production will have increased by 3% compared to 2017 levels.
Tillage
Teagasc released its 'Annual Review and Outlook 2019' report this week. 2018 will be remembered for low cereal yields - globally and at home.
The weather conditions in 2018 prolonged the winter period. Then, to make matters worse, the summer drought ceased grass growth on beef farms.
The Annual Review and Outlook for Agriculture, Food and the Marine 2018 was launched by Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed recently.
