Tag: farming

  • POTATO MARKET UPDATE 4th SEPTEMBER

    POTATO MARKET UPDATE 4th SEPTEMBER

      Sales of early potatoes particularly Queens were reported to very strong this season which is a reflection of the excellent quality on offer. This augurs well for the main season crops, with early reports suggesting that movement is very positive. A survey of early crop Rooster growers indicates that most will be finished harvesting…

  • FARMERS SHOULD TAKE TIME TO CONSIDER LEITRIM FORESTRY REPORT

    FARMERS SHOULD TAKE TIME TO CONSIDER LEITRIM FORESTRY REPORT

      IFA Farm Forestry Chairman Vincent Nally said that the UCD report on the socio-economic contribution of forestry in Co. Leitrim contains some useful information on the value of forestry to the county as well as the social impacts for those living in the county. “I would encourage farmers to take time to digest the…

  • PIG MARKET UPDATE 4th SEPTEMBER

    PIG MARKET UPDATE 4th SEPTEMBER

      Steady as she goes this week with no further official increases announced by any of the main pig processors. Farmers report prices in the general range of €1.80c/kg up to €1.82c/kg. While that Irish pig price has increased to match the EU average, the pig exporting countries of Spain, Germany and Denmark are powering…

  • DAIRY CO-OPS MUST HEED STABLE EUROPEAN PRICES

    DAIRY CO-OPS MUST HEED STABLE EUROPEAN PRICES

      IFA National Dairy Chairman Tom Phelan said Irish co-ops, which have been cutting milk prices in July to varying degrees and are busy talking them down further, were falling behind their European counterparts, many of which have held prices for some months, with plans to hold into September. He added that the three Irish…

  • IFA CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT COMMISSION OF INVESTIGATION INTO THE BEEF SECTOR

    IFA CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT COMMISSION OF INVESTIGATION INTO THE BEEF SECTOR

      IFA President Joe Healy has called on the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to establish a statutory Commission of Investigation into the beef sector to establish processor and retailer margins along the supply chain. Mr. Healy said that the terms of reference would have to be agreed with farmers, but the Commission should have…

  • “More important than ever” that BPS and ANC payments dates are met this year

      Following the announcement by Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine regarding payment dates for the BPS and ANC this coming Autumn, the Deputy President of ICMSA said that the key issue for farmers at this stage is that all farmers receive their payment on time and, in this regard, it is essential that…

  • DAIRY MARKET REPORT 18th APRIL

    DAIRY MARKET REPORT 18th APRIL

      Price stability justified for 2019 With subdued global milk supply growth, empty SMP intervention stores, a Brexit threat delayed well past peak and reasonable demand from China and Asia, all indicators point to stable dairy market prices after some earlier easing – which should spell stable milk prices.  So, why should co-ops at this…

  • MILK PRICES AT 1995 LEVELS: CO-OPS HAVE QUESTIONS TO ANSWER – PHELAN

    MILK PRICES AT 1995 LEVELS: CO-OPS HAVE QUESTIONS TO ANSWER – PHELAN

      Commenting on the cuts made by co-ops to February and/or March milk prices, IFA National Dairy Chairman Tom Phelan said that, with milk prices now at 1995 levels, co-ops had some serious questions to answer. “Bearing in mind that many industry spokespeople predicted only a couple of months ago that 2019 milk prices would…

  • ICMSA describe Glanbia and Lakelands price cut for March milk as “intolerable”

    ICMSA describe Glanbia and Lakelands price cut for March milk as “intolerable”

      Commenting on the March milk price announcements made thus far, ICMSA’s Dairy Committee Chairperson, Gerald Quain, said that farmers were entitled to be both cynical and very angry about milk price given the decision of two of the states biggest milk processors to cut their milk price. “It is an extraordinary situation where the…

  • CATTLE FACTORY PRICES 17th APRIL

    CATTLE FACTORY PRICES 17th APRIL

      Prices reported as quoted or paid to IFA Members Strong factory demand. Prices up 5c/kg. Steer base €3.75/kg. Heifers €3.85/kg. Young Bulls O/R/U €3.30-3.50/3.50-3.60/3.60-3.80/kg. Cows €2.70/3.40/kg. In-spec bonus 12c/kg above base price. FACTORY BASE QUOTES C/KG Steers Heifers Cows Dunbia 375 385 270 – 330 Kepak Athleague 375 385 270 – 330 Moyvalley Meats…