Agri-Business
Exclusive: FCI survey warns of fodder shortage on many farms
71% of agricultural contractors believe that there will be shortage of fodder on many Irish farms this winter, according to...
Fodder
Beef News
Watch: 'Responsibility on every farmer to have enough fodder'
There is “a responsibility on every farmer to try and ensure he has enough fodder in the yard for the...
Agri-Business
Teagasc advises farmers to review fodder requirements
Teagasc has advised farmers to ensure fodder requirements are in place in the coming weeks ahead of winter this year....
CAP / Schemes
What conditions apply to the Baling Assistance Payment Scheme?
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, July 31) officially launched the new Baling Assistance...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM outlines further details on new straw baling scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has released further information about the new scheme for baling straw...
Dairy
Silage: Will a third cut be required this year?
There is no doubt that 2024 has been a tough year for growing grass and producing milk. Many farmers are...
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...
Beef
Light second cut: Mow now or wait for crop to bulk up?
One of the main talking points among farmers last month was the poor grass growth levels and the noticeably lower...
Tillage
Suspension of Straw Incorporation Measure for 2024 proposed
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, July 17), announced his intention to seek a...
Dairy
Optimising fertiliser usage during a poor grass growing year
Optimising your fertiliser usage during this slow grass growing season is crucial, as PastureBase Ireland figures have shown that grass...
Dairy
NFFSC: Up to 30% of farms report significant winter feed deficits
Up to 30% of farms across both dairy and drystock enterprises are currently reporting significant winter feed deficits, the National...
Agri Politics
Call for fodder production incentive to offset poor grass growth
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called for the introduction of a Fodder Production Incentive Measure to...
Dairy
Early concerns raised over 2024 silage stocks
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Munster Regional chair Conor O’Leary has raised concerns about the amount of silage which may...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Budgeting fodder for next winter
Dairy farmer across the country have seen much of their fodder stock depleted as a result of consistent rain since...
Dairy Technical
Should farmers 'bulk up' silage during the first cut?
Teagasc is advising farmers to avoid “bulking up” the first cut of silage, as this may prove to be a...
Rural Life
TD calls for one-off subsidy on meal to help farmers with low fodder
Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin has called for a one-off subsidy on meal to help farmers experiencing a shortage of...
Rural Life
Govt under fire from TDs for wet weather response for farmers
The Government has been accused of wasting a “great deal of time” before putting measures in place, particularly in relation...
Rural Life
Teagasc advice helplines saw '15 calls per day' - minister
Two phone helplines set up by Teagasc to provide advice to tillage and livestock farmers on how to manage their...