Rural Life
Spring 2024 was one of the warmest and wettest on record, according to new data released today from Met Éireann
Belgium based dairy farmer, Stéphane Godfriaux highlighted the long-term effects of wet weather this year and unfair prices
Environment
Devastating flooding between October 2023 and March 2024 was caused by "human-induced climate change" according to scientists.
The Minister for Agriculture has been asked to advance the payment date for the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme this year.
N.Ireland
CAFRE gave its advice on management tips as slurry tanks on many farms "remain full" following the prolonged wet spell.....
Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin has called for a one-off subsidy on meal to help farmers experiencing a shortage of fodder
The Government has ben accused of wasting a "great deal of time" before putting wet weather measures in place for farmers.
Agri Politics
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that he wants to see the tillage sector expanding, despite weather challenges this year
Agri-Business
ASSAP programme manager, Noel Meehan issued advice to farmers who are currently under pressure to get slurry out.
While the new fodder transport scheme announced by the minister has been widely welcomed, there are calls for further support measures.
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that "unrelenting" wet weather means farmers are facing continued financial pressure.
ACA president Michael Ryan has said that if farmers feel 'overwhelmed' by wet weather then they should consult with advisors to form plans
As the wet weather continues, Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, Claire Kerrane has said that government response is 'not good enough'
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has called on grocery retailers and co-ops to support farmers suffering due to poor weather conditions
Beef
"Incessant rainfall" is leading to "some serious issues" on beef and dairy farms in terms of fodder supply, bedding supply, slurry storage...
Tillage
Tillage farmers will shortly begin to see payments, worth a total €14.3 million, going into their bank accounts, according to the minister
Other
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium has recorded October 2023 as the wettest month since daily...
The wet weather conditions experienced this July "have been nearly as bad as the wet summer of...
Sheep
Over the coming weeks, it’s important that we don’t undo the preparations for the 2021 season by regrazing closed paddocks to delay housing.
Dairy
Unfortunately, the rain over the past week has forced many farmers to house their cows, in what has been a drastic turn in weather events.
According to Mét Éireann, weather conditions are supposed to improve, which will hopefully allow farmers to get stock out of the sheds.
The wettest February on record meant that the vast majority of farmers did not manage to reach the target area grazed by March 1.
Video
On this week’s FarmLand: Siobhan Walsh investigates wet weather and its effect on tillage farmers, Claire Mc Cormack speaks to...
