Agri-Business
Bank of Ireland told a meeting of the NFFSC that it is "beginning to see the first signals of cash flow tightness" on farms.
Tillage
Farmers are being advised to book straw as early as possible this year, the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) has been told.
Dairy
Up to 30% of farms across both dairy and drystock enterprises are currently reporting significant winter feed deficits, the NFFSC heard.
The Department of Transport has approved a temporary derogation on driving hours and rest periods for animal feed and fertiliser deliveries.
Fertiliser use in 2024 will exceed last year, but farmers will be buying supplies more often and in smaller quantities, Liam Woulfe said.
Bank of Ireland has reduced downwards its outlook for farm profitability in 2024 as the poor weather conditions continue to take a toll.
The NFFSC has heard that some beef farmers in the west and northwest of the country are coming under pressure for silage.
Tillage News
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said he will not rule out anything in terms of what may be needed to support the tillage sector.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced the introduction of a new Fodder Transport Support Measure.
Rural Life
Met Éireann has said that there will be another 10 days of rain before high pressure is expected to set in over Ireland later this month.
Agri Politics
The ICSA president has said that urgent financial support is needed to help farmers to buy feed and transport fodder.
Environment
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has issued advice to farmers whose slurry tanks are full as a result of prolonged housing of livestock.
Beef
Independent TD Carol Nolan has said she expects "at least 70,000 applications" in the event of a new fodder support scheme being rolled out.
Minister McConalogue has been urged by the ICMSA "to come with a plan and funding" to the next meeting of the national fodder committee.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently examining a scheme to facilitate the long-distance movement of fodder.
A senator is calling for a debate to take place in the Seanad to discuss the challenges facing farmers as a result of adverse weather.
The ICSA has said that financial aid for farmers is more urgent than ever as poor weather conditions persist.
The ICMSA is calling for the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) to meet again this Friday (April 5).
The National Fodder and Feed Security Committee (NFFSC) heard calls for a derogation for hauliers to transport feed and fertiliser to farms.
The National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) heard "very little, if any" planting of spring crops has been done due to the weather.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that there is "no money" for a fodder support scheme.
The INHFA is calling for a pause in all farm inspections as farmers across the country struggle to cope with difficult weather conditions.
Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae is calling on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to roll out a national fodder support scheme.
