N.Ireland
Selling straw and hay on a per bale basis does not convey to farmer customers the full details of what they are actually buying.
Agri Politics
The INHFA has commended Minister Charlie McConalogue for his decision to suspend the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) for 2023.
Dairy Technical
The poor weather conditions in 2023 means that ahead of calving this spring, straw is in short supply in many areas.
Machinery News
Tullamore Show is primarily aimed at livestock farmers, but all farmers need machinery and a good selection was on display last weekend.
Tillage News
The Irish Grain Growers' Group (IGGG) is advising tillage farmers to really consider which option...
Tillage
AgriLand undertook a quick round-up of straw prices, perusing advertisements across the country - to give readers an up-to-date insight.
Rural Life
Farmers in Wales are reportedly being offered an unusual form of animal bedding in light of straw price hikes - gorse and heather.
Beef
In previous years, it made economic sense to use straw as bedding option for livestock. However, 2018 may be the year to look at alternatives.
The straw market has hardened as prices average between €18-20/bale nationwide, a spokesperson for the grain growers association has said.
Farmers have alternative options to straw when it comes to bedding livestock this winter, according to Agricultural Consultant Jimmie Forbes.
