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Calls made for greater tillage farmer representation on Teagasc Authority

A call has been made for greater tillage farmer representation on the Teagasc Authority, as there is currently 'no farmer tillage voice' on the board.

Irish Independent

TAMS 3 ‘out-of-date already’ as new shed costs to remain high

Revised reference costs for TAMS 3 are up across the board on the previous scheme, but are still “hopelessly adrift of the actual prices,” according to ICMSA deputy president Denis Drennan.

Irish Independent

Farmers happy to have feedlot buyers, says Minister

Farmers are happy to have feedlot buyers, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has told the Farming Independent.

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Hats in the ring as IFA presidential election looms

Canvassing within the IFA for the next leadership is quietly gaining momentum on the ground, while the likely contenders are desperately trying to dumb down the speculation, as they evaluate their level of support within the 72,000 strong membership.

Irish Independent

Limerick physio in line to become Macra’s second female president

A 27-year-old from Limerick is poised to become the second female president of Macra.

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Meat plants emptying their own feedlots to put pressure on prices, says ICMSA

Meats plants have been accused of mounting 'unwarranted and unacceptable efforts' this week to ‘pull’ beef prices to farmers, by the Chairperson of ICMSA’s Livestock Committee, Des Morrison.

Irish Independent

No funding for additional milking robots in TAMS 3

While robotic milking systems will be grant-aided under TAMS 3, the Farming Independent understands support will be limited to just one robot, and those who have received previous grant support for robots will not be supported for another.

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Call for AI companies to give farmers access to dairy bull pictures

A prominent dairy farmer in Co Tipperary has called on AI companies to show pictures of their dairy bulls.

Irish Independent

Joe Barry: I’ve had so many different careers — the beauty of farming is you’ll never be bored

It is said that most people change their career five times in their lifetime. I wonder does this apply to farmers? I can only cite my own experience in that within the realms of running a farm, I began my business life buying store cattle to fatten while at the…

Irish Independent

Fertiliser prices to remain high in Ireland this spring — despite relief across Europe

Fertiliser prices are to remain high in Ireland this spring despite relief seen across Europe.

Irish Independent

Dry-cow antibiotic use locks Irish colostrum out of Germany

A Limerick company, which ships colostrum to Germany, has said export will not go ahead for the 2023 season as a result of Ireland’s high level use of antibiotic dry-cow therapy.

Irish Independent

Salmonella outbreak confirmed on eight poultry farms

The Department of Agriculture has said salmonella has been confirmed on eight poultry farms in different parts of the country.

Irish Independent

Department to cease unannounced inspections as all farmers to be monitored by satellite

The use of no-notice inspections of farmers by the Department of Agriculture is to cease under the new Common Agricultural Policy, the Farming Independent understands.

Irish Independent

Game-changing calf scour vaccine imminent

A game changing vaccine against cryptosporidiosis is expected to be launched this year, the Farming Independent has learned.

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Factories ramp up preparations to resume beef exports to China

Factories are preparing to begin processing cattle for export to China once again.

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Conacre makes up almost half of all leased land in Ireland, analysis shows

Over 44pc of leased land in Ireland is in the form of a conacre agreement, the Farming Independent can reveal.

Irish Independent

Pressure on Government to find more ACRES funding as 46,000 farmers apply for scheme

As many as 46,000 farmers have applied for the first tranche of the new ACRES scheme, the Farming Independent understands.

Irish Independent

Talks to resolve BurrenAran ACRES scheme row broke down six weeks ago

Talks between the Department of Agriculture and the team behind the Burren Programme broke down six weeks ago, the Farming Independent can reveal.

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Suckler herd numbers hold steady despite national cull at 10-year high

The rate of cow culling in Ireland has hit a 10-year high, up 15pc on 2021 with 311,484 slaughtered so far this year, Farming Independent analysis has shown.

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Farm roadways grants set to be approved under TAMS 3 scheme

Farmers will be able to get grants for farm roadways and underpasses from January, however grant aid for dairy equipment is set to be capped.

Irish Independent

All farms face hedgerow audit next year

The Department of Agriculture is planning a national hedgerows audit for all farmers. The Farming Independent understands the audit will be carried out by satellite and will seek to identify if and where hedgerows may have been removed in recent years.

Irish Independent

Major retailer to stop sourcing fertiliser from Russia

One of the country’s biggest outlets for fertiliser will no longer accept products from Russia, the Farming Independent can reveal.

Irish Independent

Ukraine embassy demands answers as fertiliser from Russia arrives here

The embassy of Ukraine to Ireland is to request a meeting with Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue over the importation of fertiliser from Russia, the Farming Independent can exclusively reveal.

Irish Independent

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue insists farming must ‘stretch’ itself ahead of sectoral target meeting

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has said farming must stretch itself when it comes to achieving its sectoral targets ahead of a meeting with Climate Minister Eamon Ryan on Wednesday.

Irish Independent

ROC merger swathing tool arrives in Ireland – as Kverneland upgrades existing models

The ROC merger, a largely unheard of swathing tool in Ireland, could be on course to become a common feature in contractor fleets across the country. The Italian-built implement presents a viable alternative to rotor rakes giving a cleaner and intact forage which will be better for your livestock, Kverneland…

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