Dairy
Dairy advice: Ensuring your fodder supplies last the winter
Although the good back end to the year has seen somewhat of a relief to fodder supplies across the country,...
Straw
Tillage
Straw Incorporation Measure payments worth €4.8 million announced
Payments worth €4.8 million have commenced issuing to farmers today (Wednesday, December 11) under the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM). Payments...
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Real profits start after 3rd lactation - are your cows making it?
Are you aware that the real profits begin after the third lactation? Research shows that it typically takes two lactations...
N.Ireland
Importer: Straw and hay should be sold on a weight basis
Selling straw and hay on a per bale basis does not convey to farmer customers the full details of what...
Rural Life
25-year-old woman behind Kerry straw panel new build
A 25-year-old woman from rural south Kerry, between the villages of Castlecove and Caherdaniel, has overseen the construction of her...
Agri-Business
Over 14,800t of straw imported from UK to the end of July
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that just over 14,800t of straw was...
Tillage
Watch: Harvest 2024 on a tillage farm and why straw decision was a 'bombshell'
“The biggest relief is that the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) stays the same – that’s the main point for me...
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...
Tillage
What is the value of chopped straw?
Teagasc has recently published figures, which put a financial value on chopped straw that is returned to the soil. They...
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Opti-Skim trumps calf milk replacer with newest edition
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Tillage News
Farmers must supply geotagged photos for straw baling scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has told Agriland that farmers will have to supply geotagged photos...
Agri-Business
Livestock farmers urged to liaise with tillage sector on straw
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has urged livestock farmers to liaise with tillage farmers following the announcement...
Tillage
Straw: To bale or chop now?
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has confirmed an approximate €12 million fund for the amended Straw...
Tillage
Interview: McConalogue - straw baling funding will come from SIM
The amended Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) and associated baling scheme will be paid for by a ring-fenced tillage support fund,...
Tillage News
Minister Heydon welcomes reinstatement of straw scheme
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Martin Heydon has welcomed a decision to...
Agri Politics
Oireachtas Ag committee to meet McConalogue on straw measure
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, is scheduled to meet with TDs and senators from the...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Tillage
Tillage farmer could face €7,500 loss due to SIM suspension
One tillage farmer in Co. Kildare has said he could face an economic loss of about €7,500 should the Straw...
Tillage
Winter barley coming in at 4.8t/ac in Co. Down
East Co. Down cereal grower, Allan Chambers, is confirming a yield of 4.8t/ac from the first of his 2024 winter...
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...
Tillage
Payments to SIM applicants who do not incorporate straw is being considered
Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine Charlie McConalogue is considering an option of making Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) scheme payments while...