Sheep News
Sheep farmers should reject 'unfounded negativity' on market - IFA
The chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Sheep Committee, Adrian Gallagher, has said that farmers should not be panicked...
Prices
Beef
Up to €7.60/kg price contracts offered for Wagyu calf-to-beef
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland hosted two information evenings this week for farmers interested in rearing Wagyu-cross calves to beef. The information...
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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...
Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index: Dairy and cereal prices rise in September
The benchmark for world food commodity prices increased for the month of September, with quotations up for all covered commodity...
Agri-Business
GDT auction results: Increase of 0.1% in price index
The average Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index rose by just 0.1% following the latest auction results today (Tuesday, April...
Agri-Business
CSO: 'Significant' growth in potato prices over 12 months to February 2024
Prices paid to potato growers soared over the 12 months to the end of February this year according to latest...
Opinion
Opinion: Is it the right time to 'fix' prices for malting barley?
Given the atrocious weather conditions, I believe it would seem a bit ‘unwise’ to be fixing a price for 2024...
Agri-Business
Eurostat: Irish fertiliser prices dropped by over 30% in 2023
Fertiliser prices in Ireland dropped by an estimated 30% in 2023 when compared with the previous year, according to Eurostat....
Dairy News
Milk replacer: How much can you expect to pay this spring?
While most people are enjoying the festive period, many farmers are planning for the arrival of calves this spring, and...
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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...
Agri-Business
CSO: Milk prices fall by over 38% in a year
Milk prices decreased by over 38% in October 2023 when compared to the same month last year, according to the...
Agri-Business
Report: Uncertainty over production costs of nitrogen fertiliser
Shrinking farm margins have left farmers “price-sensitive” to fertiliser purchases despite the fall in prices during the first half of...
Tillage News
US corn prices drop by 18% as harvest increases
Corn prices in the US in July dropped by 18% from a late June peak due to a strong harvest,...
Agri-Business
Butcher salaries soar in 2023 as demand increases
There has been a growing demand for butchers of all levels across the country which has led to an increase...
Beef
ICMSA: Beef factories operating 'September buying pattern'
Beef factories are operating their “September buying pattern” in what is traditionally peak period for farmers selling, according to the...
Agri-Business
2019 in figures: How did agri prices, production and margins fare?
The Central Statistics Office’s (CSO’s) final estimate of operating surplus in agriculture in 2019 shows an annual increase of €110.7...
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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...
Grass
Lime spreading: How much does it cost?
The dry weather is providing ideal ground conditions for lime spreading, which is essential to correct soil pH. Soil pH...
Agri-Business
Irish agricultural output rose at second-highest EU rate in 2017
Ireland’s agricultural output value for 2017 grew at the second-highest rate among EU member states, according to new figures from...
Agri-Business
Agricultural trade index tightens further in 2018
The balance between farm input and output prices will see an almost 6% decrease in 2018, according to preliminary figures...
Dairy
Analysis: Has the cow cull been as severe as the rumour mill suggests?
Reduced grass growth rates and a shortage of feed on many farms – caused by this summer’s drought – forced...