Farmers count the cost of a bad year
FARMERS made a lot less money in 2018 as compared to the previous year - largely brought about by fodder crisis and a consequent increase in feed expenditure – the latest figures from the...
Farmers warned on gorse burning in March
FARMERS have been warned by the Dept. of Agriculture that they could lose their area based payments if they go ahead with any kind of gorse burning between the closed period of March 1...
Wear gloves to avoid bug risk is advice to farmers
FARMERS have been advised to wear gloves as ‘a matter of course’ in their farm duties and to always be diligent in terms of treating any cuts or bruises, following the death last year...
New 30-day TB test proposal is a ‘non-runner’
ANY move to introduce a new 30-day pre-movement TB test – for herds that are six months out of test – will be strenuously opposed by the IFA over the coming months.
The proposed new...
Early BPS opening is welcomed by farmers
FARMERS have been urged to make use of the earlier opening window this year for the BPS (Basic Payments Scheme) to ensure that there are no last-minute glitches with their applications.
Last week, Minister for...
‘Early Spring’ boosts cattle prices
THE mild Winter allied to the early spurt of grass growth and a plentiful supply of silage have been cited as the main reasons for a resurgence in cattle prices at West of Ireland...