Tillage
Tillage incomes set to increase by 40% in 2025
According to the recently published Teagasc Outlook projections, Irish tillage incomes could increase by as much as 40% to €42,000...
Input costs
Agri-Business
Agricultural output prices rise by almost 20% on last year - CSO
Agricultural output prices have risen by 19.7% in the twelve months to September 2024, while input prices have fallen by...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
Slovakian regenerative farming improves soil and reduces inputs cost
Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming and land management that focuses on restoring and enhancing the health of ecosystems,...
Agri-Business
Global report: Farmers challenged by weather and input costs
New insights into the global agricultural sector have been revealed in a report commissioned by McKinsey & Company, which demonstrate...
Agri-Business
New Zealand on-farm inflation falls to 2.8% - report
The rate of on-farm inflation in New Zealand has slowed to 2.8% but farm input prices continue to put pressure...
Agri-Business
Rise in fertiliser costs 'suited govt's green agenda' - TD
Aontú leader, Deputy Peadar TóibÃn has claimed that the rise in fertiliser costs in recent years “suited” what he described...
Tillage
Tillage: Crop input costs and grain prices are not aligned
The key challenge facing tillage farmers around the world right now, is the non-alignment of crop input costs and grain...
Tillage
Tillage: New indicative guide to crop margins released
Teagasc has just published its Crop Costs and Returns 2024 overview. It is intended as an indicative guide to crop...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
N.Ireland
Number of farmers in NI now seeking overdraft increases
An Northern Ireland agricultural accountant has confirmed that significant numbers of farmers in NI are seeking overdraft increases from their...
Agri-Business
CSO: Value of milk production to fall by €1.4bn in 2023 to €3.6bn
The value of milk production in Ireland in 2023 is forecast to drop by almost €1.4 billion to €3.6 billion...
Agri-Business
Fertiliser prices to fall by over 30% in 2023 - CSO
Preliminary estimates for agricultural input prices show that fertiliser prices are set to fall by 30.4% this year, according to...
Agri-Business
CSO: Milk price almost 35% lower than last year
Milk prices have dropped significantly in the 12 months up until July 2023 and are now 34.7% lower than last...
Agri-Business
'Relentless pressure' from processors is unacceptable - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the “relentless pressure” put on farmers from processors over the last number of...
Agri-Business
Farmers must be a 'priority' in upcoming Budget 2024 - TóibÃn
Farmers must be a “priority” in the upcoming Budget, according to Aontú leader Peadar TóibÃn TD who said that many farmers...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri Politics
CAP support 'essential' to help farmers amid unstable markets
Ongoing support through the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) is “essential” to help farmers maintain their resilience as they respond to...
Horticulture
Market response needed to ensure viable horticulture sector
Input price inflation in the horticulture sector continues in 2023, a new report by Teagasc which compares production costs of...
Dairy
ICMSA: Fall in global input prices must be reflected in Ireland
One farming organisation has questioned why the decrease in international input prices is not being reflected in the prices that...
Sheep News
Interview: Donegal IFA chair - young people won't come into farming
The recently elected Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Donegal county chair, Joe Sweeney, has said that his main priorities in his new...