Agri-Business
Minister McConalogue has said that family farms should not be regulated like industrial installations under the EU's IED.
N.Ireland
Farmers in Northern Ireland impacted by bovine tuberculosis (bTB) are coming under significantly enhanced cost burdens
Opinion
The news of Kildare Chilling being takeover by Dawn Meats last week was a further blow to an already worrying time for sheep producers.
Sheep Technical
Last week was a far more positive week for trading at sheep marts with prices up on average €2-5/head and more in cases.
The ICSA president has written to the EU commissioner for competition outlining his concerns about the proposed sale of Kildare Chilling.
Tillage
Ramularia leaf spot (RLS) is a disease that attacks barley crops late in the season: losses are linked to reductions in photosynthetic area.
New TB testing regulations being introduced this week are "a stick to beat marts", chair of Mart Managers of Ireland, Eimear McGuinness, said
Environment
Grassland Agro has joined forces with Teagasc and University College Cork (UCC) to support...
Agri Politics
Coillte, the state forester, will appear before a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture in the coming weeks.
Eight Irish poultry flocks have tested positive Salmonella Typhimurium, the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed.
Beef
Factory quotes have increased by up to 10c/kg this week at certain outlets however some farmers will argue that the explosive mart trade seen for all types of finished cattle at marts over the weekend is outperforming the price available at the factory lairage.
Minister McConalogue has called on the commission to provide a "comprehensive impact assessment" of proposed live animal transport rules.
The development of more diverse meat alternatives is one of the top five European food trends in 2023, according to EIT Food.
A €1.2bn credit scheme will be available to Irish farmers and food businesses to deal with higher costs due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Forestry
A TD has called on the government to consider removing the state-appointed directors of Coillte on foot of the Gresham House deal.
Foyle Food Group has today (Monday, January 30) announced that it is moving to 100% renewable electricity.
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland is highlighting the impact that collapsing dairy markets could have on farm gate milk prices.
Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski said the livestock sector has to evolve to be part of the solution to environmental issues.
Rural Life
There will be mixed weather conditions this week with some dry and breezy spells at times, according to Met Éireann.
Sheep
Organic sheep farmers Amy and Ross Jackson were quoted €830/t for concentrates that they planned to feed ewes with in the run up to lambing.
ABP's agri-sustainability manager Stephen Connolly has demonstrated the impact of sire selection in dairy-beef systems.
Dairy Technical
Making cows identifiable is important as dairy farmers make the final preparation for a return to milk production in 2023.
FIRE Steakhouse and Bar is offering what it describes as “exclusive steaks” sourced from the 2022 All-Ireland Beef Bullock Champion.
