Irish Farmers Journal – For the Latest Farming News in Ireland
WEBDead set on getting out of west Cork when he was young, Graham Norton now finds that rural Ireland is his happy place and the perfect inspiration for his novels, writes Ciara Leahy. The Irish Farmers Journal is the definitive source of farming news in Ireland. Online, on your mobile, on the newsstands.
Irish Farmers Journal – For the Latest Farming News in Ireland
WEBPloughing talk to focus on large- and small-scale solar and AD. A panel discussion will take place at the Irish Farmers Journal stand on Tuesday at 3 pm, focusing on both large-scale and small-scale AD solar PV and what the mean for your farm. 16 September 2024 News.
McConalogue calls on European Commission to ensure adequate …
WEB1 day ago · Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has called on the European Commission to do more for farmers and ensure adequate supports following a meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on Monday 23 September in Brussels. One of the main topics was a discussion of the second year …
Factory quotes hold firm as farmer-finished numbers tighten
WEB1 day ago · Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for factory-finished animals. Factory agents remain hungry for cattle, with quotes remaining on a similar level to last week in most factories this week. Bullocks are working off a base of €5.00/kg to €5.05/kg, while heifers are working off a base price of ...
IFA’s economist calls on government to tackle ‘broken’ food value …
WEB13 hours ago · IFA chief economist and director of policy Tadhg Buckley. / Finbarr O'Rourke. The Irish Farmers' Association's (IFA) policy chief has called on Government to tackle the disconnect between Ireland’s food value chain and those seen in similar EU countries. IFA director of policy and chief economist Tadhg Buckley stated that …
Climate Action Plan: the actions announced for farming
WEBNov 4, 2021 · Emissions cut of 22% to 30% confirmed for farming by 2030. On Thursday, the Government announced that agriculture would have to cut emissions by 22% to 30% by 2030 under the Climate Action Plan. The plan follows the Climate Act 2021, which commits Ireland to a legally binding target of net-zero greenhouse …
Budget negotiations ongoing on farm safety measure - Heydon
WEB1 day ago · Negotiations are ongoing to facilitate a farm safety initiative in the upcoming budget, Minister of State Martin Heydon has said.Speaking to the Irish Farmers Journal, Minister Heydon - whose brief includes responsibility for farm safety - said discussions are taking place currently on what a farm safety incentive in the budget may look like.
Farmer views: how harvest 2021 is progressing around the country
WEBJul 25, 2021 · Harvest 2021 is under way, with the warm spell of weather in recent days and weeks allowing farmers in parts of the country to start harvesting winter crops. Mark Browne – Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. The IFA grain committee chair said farmers are generally happy with this year’s harvest.
Eight decades of farming through the pages of the Irish Farmers …
WEBDec 27, 2023 · In 1951, as chair of Macra na Feirme, John Mooney brought a proposal to PaddyO’Keeffe to purchase the Irish Farmers Journal. Enter John Mooney, Macra chair, who joined forces with Paddy O’Keeffe and Michael Dillon, to buy back the paper from the Fleet Printing Company for £2,000. Mooney invested …
Farming in 2021: what does the future hold for your sector?
WEBDec 30, 2020 · CAP reform, COVID-19 and Brexit are likely to dominate the headlines in the beef sector for much of 2021. The prospects for 2021 have started on a better note. Teagasc put winter crop planting well up, with almost 20% higher winter barley and oat plantings and winter wheat is up over 50% compared with 2019.