Rural Life
FarmLand - Episode 9
Tonight on FarmLand, independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice and Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan, go head-to-head on the country’s strides to...
Rural Life
Tonight on FarmLand, independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice and Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan, go head-to-head on the country’s strides to...
Environment
A forum of industry stakeholders should be established with adequate funding to drive enterprise and jobs in traditional Bord na...
Tillage
2018 has been a difficult year for potato farmers. Late sowing, a drought and now a late harvest all added...
Tillage
Reduced areas planted and reduced yields have led to what look like tightened supplies of potatoes this year – though...
Beef
Retailers who make significant profit on meat should be brought before the Beef Forum to be questioned on their input...
CAP / Schemes
A meeting has been sought with Minster for Finance and Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe, by Macra na Feirme following the...
Rural Life
On this week’s episode of FarmLand, Fianna Fail’s spokesperson on public expenditure and reform Barry Cowen TD voices “serious concerns”...
Grass
Farmers who have made autumn silage in September should test its quality now to know exactly where they stand ahead...
Grass
This year’s fodder deficits were not caused by overstocking, according to deputy president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association...
Beef
One Co. Clare suckler farmer has detailed the effect being locked up with TB can have on farm finances, while...
Environment
The Burren is like a five-star hotel for cattle in wintertime, according to manager of the Burren Programme Dr. Brendan...
Environment
With the annual Burren Winterage Weekend just around the corner, one farmer is well prepared for the traditional moving of...
Dairy
The effects of the summer’s drought are still very evident around the country. Fodder remains in short supply and water...
Rural Life
This week’s episode of FarmLand features an in-depth analysis of Ireland’s ambition to eradicate Bovine TB from the national herd by...
Agri-Business
A communications strategy and consultation process will be vital to the roll-out of the Government’s new €20 million Beef Environmental...
Agri Politics
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) needs a “shake-up” of new young staff and members, according to former president Eddie Downey....
Agri Politics
Farming organisations should be organised in a way that helps the farmer in the best possible way – as opposed...
Agri Politics
The €20 million Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP) scheme is a prime example of how beef farmers can continue on...