Fertiliser
Teagasc has re-issued factsheets on soils, nutrients and fertiliser in response to rising fertiliser prices due to the Middle East war.
Agri-Business
90% of farms expect to have sufficient feed in place for the coming winter, according to the latest data from Teagasc.
Dairy
As all first cuts are complete and farmers have paddocks closed for second cut silage, now is a good time to complete a fodder budget...
Although the good back end to the year has seen somewhat of a relief to fodder supplies across the country, shortages and the fear of...
Tillage
Payments worth €4.8 million have commenced issuing to farmers today (Wednesday, December 11) under the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM)
Beef
New research prepared for the EPA has looked into the various factors which contribute to fodder crises in Ireland.
Winter feed supply may look scarce on many farms as grass growth has been far from good throughout the summer months due to the lower than...
Rural Life
INHFA has urged the government to introduce a fodder support scheme for sheep and cattle farmers in Budget 2025.
A recent survey has offered an insight into the fodder stocks on Irish drystock and dairy farms as the winter approaches.
Although it is late in the year, many farmers spread fertiliser after their last cut of silage in late July or early August in order to...
71% of agricultural contractors believe that there will be shortage of fodder on many Irish farms this winter, according to a new survey.
Beef News
The president of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Francie Gorman has reminded farmers: "There's a responsibility on every farmer...
Teagasc has advised farmers in the weeks ahead to ensure fodder requirements are in place ahead of next winter
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has officially launched the new Baling Assistance Payment (BAP) Scheme.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has released further information about the new scheme for baling straw this year.
There is no doubt that 2024 has been a tough year for growing grass and producing milk and with many farmers cutting their second-cut...
Agri Politics
The INHFA has commended Minister Charlie McConalogue for his decision to suspend the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) for 2023.
One of the main talking points amongst farmers last month was the poor grass-growth levels and the lower yields of second-cut...
Minister McConalogue has announced his intention to seek a deferral of the 2024 Straw Incorporation Measure from the European Commission.
Optimising your fertiliser usage during this slow grass growing season is crucial as PastureBase Ireland figures have shown that grass...
Up to 30% of farms across both dairy and drystock enterprises are currently reporting significant winter feed deficits, the NFFSC heard.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has called for the introduction of a Fodder...
The IFA Munster Regional chair Conor O'Leary has raised concerns about the amount of silage which may be saved this year.
