Category: Farming

  • Court Case on Dog Attacks Shows Deficiencies in Dog Control Enforcement

    Court Case on Dog Attacks Shows Deficiencies in Dog Control Enforcement

    He said the substantive message is the deficiency in the current legislative system for the enforcement of responsible dog ownership and dog control. Today marks the first anniversary of the IFA ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign, which will continue until we see meaningful action from Ministers McConalogue and Humphreys in this area. “The level of sanctions…

  • Horticulture growers give unanimous mandate for protest action

    Horticulture growers give unanimous mandate for protest action

    The meeting was attended by over 100 growers who supply almost all of the fruit and vegetables grown in the country.  There was huge frustration and anger at the meeting. However, individual growers were genuinely fearful that, if they took action, they would be targeted or delisted by retailers.  Therefore, it was decided that all…

  • Increase in TAMS Age Limit Recognises Women in Farming

    Increase in TAMS Age Limit Recognises Women in Farming

    It will better support them in continuing farming until they reach retirement, she said. At last week’s AGM, IFA had called on Minister McConalogue to increase the age limit for women farmers under TAMS. The average age of women farmers is 62 years of age. “This decision is a step in the right direction in…

  • IFA meet An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar   

    IFA meet An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar  

    Amongst the issues discussed were farming’s climate targets, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Brexit, rising input costs and work permits.  The meeting was also attended by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Martin Heydon.  Tim Cullinan said everyone understands the need to work towards achieving our sector emissions ceiling of between 16 to…

  • Farmers to be allowed to burn green waste until end February 

    Farmers to be allowed to burn green waste until end February 

    Speaking on this today, Deputy Cahill said: “It came with some shock and disappointment to the farming community to learn that the exemption had not been granted this year by the Department of Environment to allow farmers to burn green waste on their farms. This is a standard practice that many farmers avail of and…

  • IFA Meet Lidl Management on Behalf of Poultry Growers

    IFA Meet Lidl Management on Behalf of Poultry Growers

    IFA had a clear message for Lidl and for all retailers: that cut-price promotions are very damaging, and ultimately undermine the value of what farmers produce. “Selling a 1.9kg chicken for €3.49 disrupts consumer patterns and does have a cost. To suggest otherwise is utterly disingenuous. Some retailers have recognised the very severe income difficulties…

  • Farmers Adapting to Climate Action Will Have to be Properly Supported

    Farmers Adapting to Climate Action Will Have to be Properly Supported

    He said the programme is clearly seeking to react to the increased societal demands on climate action and antibiotic usage in food production. Brendan Golden said farmers are acutely aware of these increased demands from society and policy makers, and have openly stated we will play our part. However, these changes to production systems and…

  • Soil Sampling Programme a Shambles

    Soil Sampling Programme a Shambles

    He said the failure to organise timely soil sampling for those who were accepted into the programme means many applicants will miss out on the opportunity to participate in the programme. “Due to delays in soil sampling, some farmers who were accepted in December have taken the decision to press ahead with lime and slurry…

  • Beef Prices Continue to Edge Upwards

    Beef Prices Continue to Edge Upwards

    He said base prices are starting at €4.30/kg for steers and €4.35/kg for heifers with another 5c to 10c/kg available for larger and specialist lots. R/U grading young bulls are making €4.20/kg to €4.40/kg. Demand for processing beef is particularly strong, with cow prices ranging from €3.65/kg to €4.10/kg. “Demand for beef in our key…

  • Tight Supplies and Strong Demand Push on Sheep Prices

    Tight Supplies and Strong Demand Push on Sheep Prices

    He said most hoggets are now making €7.00/kg, with deals of €7.10/kg on the cards particularly for larger lots. Cull ewes are making €3.30/kg to €3.50/kg. Kevin Comiskey said severe sanctions by factories for overweight lambs are unnecessary and must be revisited as domestic demand strengthens and staffing issues ease at processing level. “It’s important…