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Dublin tractor protesters fined and given penalty points

February 25, 2020

Several protesters involved in last month’s tractor demonstration in Dublin city have been issued with fines and penalty points for apparent traffic offences.…

Knackeries: Animal collection halt will go ahead…with ‘full closure’ in coming days

February 25, 2020

Agri-Business

The Animal Collectors’ Association (ACA), which represents the country’s knackeries, will continue with its action to halt fallen animal collection services from tomorrow,…

‘77% of the Irish public believe that farmers look after their livestock to high standards’

February 25, 2020

Beef

“77% of the Irish public believe that farmers look after their livestock to a high standard.” This is according to Prof. Tommy Boland…

How to get more cows in calf while saving on time and labour

February 26, 2020

The next breeding season is around the corner. Preparations are in full swing. Dairy farmers and their teams will work hard to be…

Department announces amendment to Fallen Animal Scheme

February 25, 2020

Agri-Business

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine announced an amendment to the Fallen Animal Scheme for Fallen Farm Stock today, Tuesday, February…

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Calls made for emergency funding for flood-affected areas

February 25, 2020

Rural Life

Farm families will “struggle to get back on their feet” – after the flooding around the country – without emergency funding, according to…

‘It’s a no-brainer – Ireland is made for anaerobic digestion’

February 25, 2020

Environment

Ireland is “made for anaerobic digestion (AD)” and Irish rural areas could reap the benefits of an effective bioenergy industry – but this…

Calf Health Series: Why feed conversion efficiency is highest during the pre-weaning period

February 25, 2020

This week, as part of the Calf Health Series, brought to you by AgriLand and Volac, we will examine the area of feed…

How can Ireland reduce the carbon footprint of its existing car fleet?

February 25, 2020

Environment

The next Irish government has been called on to help reduce the level of carbon emissions coming from the transport sector – by…

Minister called on to avert knackeries strike tomorrow

February 25, 2020

Rural Life

Knackeries around the country are set to halt collection services for fallen animals from tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26, over the “financial viability” of…

Transparency: Changes urged on ‘fail-one fail-all’ rule for in-spec bonuses

February 25, 2020

Beef

A review of the beef grid system would take time to do thoroughly – but changes can be made “in the interim” that…

Irish and UK farmers ‘have common cause’ on standards and competition

February 25, 2020

Agri Politics

It’s clear that Irish and UK farmers have a common cause on high UK food standards and fair competition, according to Irish Farmers’…

‘Calf welfare inspections’ underway on dairy farms nationwide

February 25, 2020

Dairy

A number of random “calf welfare inspections” are currently being carried out on dairy farms across the country by the Department of Agriculture, Food…

Political pressure mounts for hedge-cutting extension

February 25, 2020

Rural Life

Further political voices have been added to the calls to allow an extension to the deadline for hedge-cutting, as farmers battle heavy floods…

Cow and calf attacked by pit bull terrier in Tipperary

February 25, 2020

Rural Life

A suckler farmer in Fethard, Co. Tipperary, has expressed his shock following a dog attack on his livestock on Sunday morning, February 23.…

Over 3,000 sheep killed or injured each year by dogs – Gardaí

February 25, 2020

Sheep

Members of An Garda Síochána based in the midlands have issued a clear warning to dog owners of the consequences of dog attacks…

Calls made for ‘breathing space’ on hedge-cutting and slurry

February 25, 2020

Rural Life

A rural-based TD is calling on the Government to extend the deadlines for hedge-cutting and slurry spreading, as farmers face “huge pressures” due…

160ac residential dairy farm with ‘Elton Series’ soil on the market in the ‘Golden Vale’

February 25, 2020

Property

Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge, alongside Dougan FitzGerald, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, has been jointly instructed in the sale of a model dairy farm with residence,…

‘GLAS payments must be restored to REPS levels’ – IFRG

February 25, 2020

Rural Life

The chairperson of the Irish Family-Farm Rights Group (IFRG), Donie Shine, has called for environmental payments under the Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) to be…

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