Agri Politics
What will farmers get from draft programme for govt?
A number of new measures are being pledged for the agricultural sector under the new draft programme for government published...
Sucklers
Beef
Additional in-person SCEP training confirmed
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has confirmed the provision of additional Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP)...
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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...
Rural Life
Watch: What do farmers want from Budget 2025?
High farm input costs, poor weather conditions and in some cases disappointing prices on returns means that Budget 2025 today...
Beef
ICSA calls on govt to 'step up' to stop declining suckler numbers
Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA) suckler chair, Jimmy Cosgrave has called on the government to “step up” with investment...
Environment
Watch: 'Hands off our land' - farmers concerned about rewetting
‘Hands off our land.” That was the main message emerging from a farm talk in Co. Galway organised by the...
Beef
Advice on feeding sucklers and beef cattle still housed
While farms in some parts of the country have managed to get cattle out to grass, the reality is that...
Beef
'Confusion reigns supreme' on beef index changes - ICSA
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) has said that impending changes to the beef breeding indices were decided...
Beef News
Shortage in supply of Irish suckler-bred cattle 'looming'
A shortage in the supply of Irish suckler-bred beef cattle is “looming”, the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA)...
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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...
Beef Technical
Top price of €6,100 at special in-calf suckler sale in Tuam
Large crowds of farmers gathered at Tuam Mart on Monday evening, October 23, for the annual sale of in-calf suckler...
Beef News
SCEP: Second reference date option offered by DAFM
Farmers who are participating in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) and who have not met the requirement of 50%...
Beef
Budget 2024: IFA calls for suckler fund to be 'revisited'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for the payment for suckler farmers, announced in Budget 2024 yesterday (Tuesday, October...
Beef
IBLA: Farmers should get contracts to ensure fair price
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has stated that before farmers fill sheds with cattle or lambs, they should look...
Beef
ICSA calls for urgency on replacement BEEP-S scheme
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) is calling on the agriculture minister to immediately announce details of a...
Agri-Business
Agri-Food Regulator legislation described as 'too weak'
The legislation relating to the establishment of an Agri-Food Regulator in this country has been described as ‘too weak’ by...
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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
ICSA presidential election: Meet the 2 candidates
The election of a president to for the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) will take place on Wednesday,...
Beef
BPM surveys suckler farmers interest on suckler reduction scheme
The Beef Plan Movement (BPM) has carried out a survey of suckler farmers to gauge their interest in a suckler...
Beef
Video: Old-school system on Leitrim suckler and dairy farm
Dairy farming in Ireland has changed significantly over the past number of years and since the abolition of milk quotas...
Beef Technical
AI: Low-maintenance cattle via genetics proving popular
The use of polled genetics among suckler farmers has increased in recent years as demand for low-maintenance cattle continues to...