Dairy
Responsibility at EU level to address Superlevy – IDB
“There is an element of responsibility at EU level to accept that action does need to be taken to address...
Superlevy
Dairy
Superlevy fears sees November milk intake fall off a cliff
Figures released by the CSO confirm the massive fall in dairy farmers production mooted recently by the Minister for Agriculture Simon...
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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...
Dairy
Four words to help reduce your superlevy bill
Dairy consultant Matt Ryan had four words to help farmers reduce their superlevy bill at the Irish Grassland Association Dairy...
Dairy
Superlevy fears sees November milk production down 13%
The monthly intake of milk in November by creameries was 13% down on the same month last year according to...
Dairy
Option to spread superlevy fine over a number of years being examined
Following little success in reducing Ireland’s superlevy bill, the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney said this week that an extension...
Dairy
Major superlevy bill could slow EU milk production
With milk production up strongly on previous years across Europe many countries are at risk of a significant superlevy bill,...
Dairy
Superlevy fine an ‘own goal’ for European dairy
In the context of the convergence of most global dairy prices, ICOS has said it has long viewed the imposition...
Dairy
EU 2013/14 superlevy bill totals €409 million
Eight Member States including Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Denmark, Austria, Cyprus and Luxembourg exceeded their milk quotas for deliveries...
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Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
Dairy
Ireland 6.44% over quota (€96 million superlevy)
Latest figures for the estimated total volume of milk supplies up to the end of August 2014, taking into account...
Agri Politics
McGuinness calls for dropping of superlevy
Mairead McGuinness, MEP and Vice President of the European Parliament, has called on the EU to immediately drop the superlevy...
Agri Politics
Dairygold superlevy proposal to come under intense EU scrutiny
The European Commission is expected to stringently examine the Dairygold proposal to help its farmer members with a re-payment plan....
Dairy
All co-ops should consider a superlevy repayment system, says ICMSA
All co-ops should put the issue of introducing some form of producer superlevy repayment system on the agenda at their...
Dairy
Dairygold proposes phased super levy payment scheme to assist milk suppliers
Dairygold is offering its members a phased super levy payment scheme to help them with potential super levy bills arising as...
Dairy
Will superlevy temper the rise in Irish milk production?
With Irish milk production up 10% (Apr-Jun) in 2014 compared to the previous year, DairyCo says milk price will play...
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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...
Dairy
Reduced superlevy bills may mean farmers are owed money by their co-ops
Many dairy farmers will be owed money, now that the superlevy bill is €5m less than previously expected, according to...
Agri-Business
Milk superlevy - IFA continues to lobby for soft landing
IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary today has said that his organisation is a very active member of the...
Breaking News
ICOS to keep up superlevy reduction efforts
ICOS continues to champion butterfat adjustment to reduce superlevy bill both at home and in Europe. According to its May...
Breaking News
'€7 million of superlevy savings possible if supplies 'managed' for last three days'
The ICMSA believe a significant €7 million superlevy saving can be made if milk supplies can be managed correctly for...