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.
The Department of Transport has approved a temporary derogation on driving hours and rest periods for animal feed and fertiliser deliveries.
Bank of Ireland has reduced downwards its outlook for farm profitability in 2024 as the poor weather conditions continue to take a toll.
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.
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.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently examining a scheme to facilitate the long-distance movement of fodder.
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 National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) heard how the "hangover" from high fertiliser prices is impacting the supply chain.
The total tillage area in the country could decrease by around 26,000ha in 2024 compared to last year, Teagasc has said.
The National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) is to meet this week following a request from Minister Charlie McConalogue.
