Agri-Business
NFFSC told of 'signals of cash flow tightness' on farms
Bank of Ireland has told the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) that it is “beginning to see the...
National Fodder and Food Security Committee
Tillage
Farmers advised to book straw as early as possible this year
Farmers are being advised to book straw as early as possible this year, the National Fodder and Food Security Committee...
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-Business
Driving derogation for transporting animal feed and fertiliser
The Department of Transport has approved a temporary derogation on driving hours and rest periods to allow for the delivery...
Agri-Business
Fertiliser use to exceed 2023 with smaller purchases - Woulfe
Fertiliser use in 2024 will exceed last year, but farmers will be buying supplies more often and in smaller quantities,...
Agri-Business
Bank of Ireland reduces farm profitability outlook for 2024
Bank of Ireland has reduced downwards its outlook for farm profitability in 2024 as the poor weather conditions continue to...
Agri-Business
Fodder supplies tighten for drystock farmers in west and northwest
The National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) has heard that some drystock farmers in the west and northwest of...
Tillage News
Minister to look at DAFM budget for tillage farmer supports
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that he will not rule out anything in terms...
Agri-Business
Minister announces details of fodder transport subsidy scheme
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced the introduction of a new Fodder Transport Support...
Rural Life
Met Éireann: Another 10 days rain before high pressure sets in
Met Éireann has said that there will be another 10 days of rain before high pressure is expected to set...
Agri Politics
ICSA: 'Farmers feel abandoned at the moment'
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president has said that urgent financial support is needed to help farmers...
Environment
DAFM offers advice to farmers with full slurry tanks
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has offered advice to farmers whose slurry tanks are full as...
Beef
TD expects 'at least 70,000' farmers need fodder support
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said she expects “at least 70,000 applications” in the event of a new...
Agri-Business
ICMSA urges minister to 'come with funding' to next fodder meeting
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has been urged “to come with a plan and funding” to...
Agri-Business
Minister: DAFM exploring long-distance fodder movement scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently examining a scheme to facilitate the long-distance movement of...
Agri-Business
Senator calls for Seanad debate on pressures facing farmers
A senator is calling for a debate to take place in the Seanad next week to discuss the challenges currently...
Agri Politics
ICSA: Financial aid for farmers 'more urgent than ever'
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president has said that financial aid for farmers is more urgent than...
Agri-Business
ICMSA calls for fodder committee to meet again this week
The president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) is calling for the National Fodder and Food Security Committee...