Fertiliser
A farm organisation has criticised the new Fertiliser Action Plan, claiming the EU "doesn't understand the scale" of the challenge.
Agri-Business
Irish farmers are looking to the EU, which is set to unveil its Fertiliser Action Plan tomorrow, to deliver some "level of price stability".
Farmers have been urged to look "honestly" at their financial position and talk to banks and lenders as a "cashflow deficit" is looming.
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Irish farmers are looking to the European Commission, which is set to unveil its Fertiliser Action...
Agri Politics
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has said the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must support all farmers.
Rural Life
Farmers selling cattle are "unaware of who can buy them and what category they fall into," a Sinn Féin TD has warned today.
active farmer
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) slammed a proposal on stocking rates for the next CAP.
Beef
Brazilian beef "should be banned immediately", the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) has said.
ICMSA Livestock chair Michael O'Connell has slammed a decision by factories to cut beef prices by 10c/kg this week.
The ICMSA has proposed a definition of an active farmer which it believes should be prioritised in the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The ICMSA has met with Cork County Council on greenways, saying that trust between landowners and the council has been 'badly damaged'.
Milk Price Tracker
Milk prices have finally gone the right direction after months of downwards trajectory, with all co-ops raising base prices this month.
nature restoration
There must be "no degree of compulsion whatsoever" on farmers when it comes to nature restoration, the ICMSA has said.
The Irish Creamery and Milk Supppliers Association (ICMSA) said the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is "collapsing under contradictions".
Dairy
Minister Martin Heydon has been called on to declare Ireland's support for an EU-wide milk supply reduction scheme.
Farmers have been "left in limbo" because of the current situation with TAMS a farm organisation warned today (Thursday, April 23).
Marts
There is "utter confusion" around the new TB rules which are now in force at marts around the country, according to one farm organisation.
crude protein
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) has called for the commencement of crude protein limits in animal feed to be extended.
Farmers are "frustrated" over issues that they have identified with the National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme (NDBWS), ICMSA has warned.
A farm organisation has warned of a "tipping point" on animal welfare and milk collection as fuel protests enter a fifth day.
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) said the government needs to understand the anger felt by farmers and contractors.
Milk prices held fairly steady this month, with the majority of co-operatives holding the same milk price offered for January supplies.
Farm Safety
A farm accident survivor originally from Co. Sligo has welcomed the stringent requirements for the use of telehandlers
