Agri Politics
INHFA commends minister for decision on straw measure
The Irish Natura Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has commended Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue for his...
bedding
Dairy Technical
Calving 2024: Dealing with straw shortages
The poor weather conditions of last year that straw is in short supply in many areas ahead of calving this...
Machinery News
Pics: New machinery arrivals land at Tullamore Show
Good weather brought the crowds flocking to the Tullamore Show last weekend with plenty to view in the machinery section...
Tillage News
Straw season: Which is financially better - chopping or baling?
The Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) is advising tillage farmers to really consider which option works out financially better of...
Tillage
Straw prices: Demand expected to rise in coming weeks; are prices set to jump?
In light of the recent poor weather, many farmers across the country have been forced to keep stock housed; possibly...
Rural Life
Gorse offered to farmers as animal bedding in Wales
Farmers in Wales are reportedly being offered an unusual form of animal bedding in light of straw price hikes caused...
Beef
Is there value in alternative bedding options?
With a shortage of fodder on many farms, straw is being looked at as a crucial fibre source for the...
Tillage
Straw market hardens as prices average €18-20/bale nationwide
The straw market has hardened as prices average between €18-20/bale nationwide, according to a spokesperson for the Irish Grain Growers...
Beef
3 alternative options to straw for livestock bedding this winter
Farmers have alternative options to straw when it comes to bedding livestock this winter, according to Agricultural Consultant Jimmie Forbes....