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Dairygold to host 15 fodder budgeting workshops

July 31, 2018

Dairygold will hold a series of fodder budgeting workshops over the coming weeks to help members manage their feed over the coming weeks…

BNM to expand into peat bedding market

July 30, 2018

Agri-Business

Bord na Mona (BNM) is aiming to substantially increase its offering of peat used for livestock bedding for the upcoming housing season, it…

Grain price: Rise continues; low supply a cause for concern

July 28, 2018

Tillage

Grain price is continuing to rise. Farmers are producing lower-yielding crops than the average due to this year’s extreme weather conditions. However, those…

What advice do co-ops have for drought-stricken farmers?

July 27, 2018

Dairy

Irish co-operatives and milk processors around the country have put various farmer supports in place to assist their suppliers as current drought conditions…

ICBF on culling: Which cows should go?

July 26, 2018

Dairy

By Dr. Margaret Kelleher, ICBF The continuing drought is causing serious problems for farmers. There is little sight of any immediate respite as…

Drought strife: ‘Farmers’ first responsibility is a duty of care to themselves’

July 26, 2018

Agri Politics

Farmers’ “first and primary responsibility” during the extremely difficult drought conditions across the country is a duty of care to themselves, Minister for…

‘A perfect financial storm’: IFAC warns of costly winter ahead

July 26, 2018

Agri-Business

A number of factors are building up to create “a perfect financial storm” that many farm families will struggle to manage, a leading…

10-point plan proposed to combat ‘unprecedented fodder crisis’

July 25, 2018

Grass

The potential for an unprecedented fodder crisis this coming winter is growing by the day, according to the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association…

Dairygold announces feed rebate until September 30

July 25, 2018

Dairy

Dairygold has introduced a new €10/t rebate on all purchases of Compound Ruminant Feeds, effective from Monday July 23 to September 30. Commenting…

Drought warning extended over Leinster and Munster

July 25, 2018

Environment

The Status Yellow drought advisory warning over Leinster and Munster has been extended this afternoon by Met Eireann. Soil moisture deficits will remain in…

Banker’s insight: Inheritance, farm succession and the weather

July 24, 2018

Agri-Business

Bank of Ireland (BOI) held an agri outlook seminar for farming families in Co. Kildare yesterday evening, with a focus on dealing with…

‘Minister fiddles with rules while rural Ireland burns’ – McGrath

July 24, 2018

Agri Politics

Farmers are being driven to the limits of their endurance, as the consequences of an unprecedented lack of available fodder kicks in, according…

How long before grass growth rates return to normal levels?

July 24, 2018

Grass

If a decent level of rain comes, it will be four weeks before sustained grass growth rates are achieved, Teagasc’s Dr. Michael O’Donovan…

‘Public goodwill’ saves 1,200 Ozzie sheep from untimely end

July 23, 2018

Rural Life

What has been described as a “flood of donations” has reportedly saved one Australian farmer from having to shoot his flock of 1,200…

Dairygold issues 4-step guide for farmers without second cut

July 23, 2018

Dairy

As drought conditions drag on – particularly in the southern half of the country – Dairygold has issued a guide for farmers who…

Creed seeks EU help to make ‘significant lands’ available for fodder conservation

July 23, 2018

Agri Politics

The European Commission may consider making a “significant amount of land available” for the conservation of fodder, following a request lodged by the…