CAP / Schemes
'CAP budget must be the top priority for Micheál Martin' - IFA
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Tim Cullinan has said that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget must...
CAP / Schemes
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Tim Cullinan has said that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget must...
Beef
The flow of finished cattle has “tightened dramatically with factories and agents chasing hard to get stock”, according to the...
Sheep
Lamb prices moved up sharply this week, driven by rising demand ahead of the significant Muslim festival of Eid Al...
Tillage
All retail outlets now have new-season Queens in stock and according to this week’s Potato Market Report, published by the...
Agri Politics
Farm organisations are urging the newly-appointed Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Dara Calleary, to “stress the importance” of...
Dairy
Dairy farmers are disappointed with the decision by Ornua to amend its Purchasing Price Index (PPI), according to the Irish...
Beef
Yesterday, Tuesday, July 14, Bord Bia revealed finalised details of its proposal for a grass-fed standard for Irish beef – which...
Dairy
Increases from milk processors Glanbia and Lakeland Dairies to the June price of their suppliers are “the minimum farmers needed”...
Sheep
Lamb prices are continuing to rise, driven by substantial demand for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, according to the...
Agri-Business
European Commission officials heard arguments from members of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) in recent days centering on the issue...
Dairy
Following the results of the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction today, Tuesday, July 7 – which saw an increase...
Tillage
As the food-service trade reopens demand for potatoes is expected to increase. Demand for early varieties is continuing as Queens...
Agri-Business
The government has been called on by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) to roll out the new Future Growth Loan...
Dairy
Suppliers of fresh milk to the Irish retail trade “appear to have resumed aggressive undercutting practices to secure a slightly...
Beef
Cattle prices are beginning to rise, with prices up 5c/kg to 10c/kg at most outlets this week, according to the...
Sheep
The lamb trade is ‘strengthening’ with factories having to increase quotes and prices, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)....
Beef
Beef prices at present are “driving farmers out of business”, according to Tim Cullinan, the president of the Irish Farmers’...
Rural Life
“Garda statistics showing nearly 50 dog attacks on sheep since March prove that dog owners continue to act in an...