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LATEST HEADLINES NewsYoung farmer awards a ‘sign of hope’ for agriculture - TD NewsAgri-food sector ‘backbone’ of Northern Ireland’s economy - UFU Machinery Kverneland to debut brace of new kit at the Ploughing Tillage'Oat-standing' growers wanted NEWS Stephen Robb 350ac solar farm proposed for Kerry The project, which will be jointly owned by ESB Solar and the Irish developer Harmony Solar Ireland, is located across three land parcels in north Kerry. James Hanly Lack of farm accident reporting causing safety issues Recent data presented at a SafeHabitus webinar showed that 4.1 of every 100,000 farm workers will have a fatal accident at work, which is more that twice the likelihood of the average worker. Amy Forde Cavan man named FBD Young Farmer of the Year Rachel Gallagher Texel ram lamb sells for €3,750 at second Texel premier sale James Hanly Three farmers feature on list of tax defaulters SPONSORED Lidl gives Kickstart to more than 250 irish producers Over 220 Lidl stores across Ireland are set to stock their shelves with over 100 new artisan products from 45 producers across 20 counties, thanks to Lidl Kickstart Supplier Development Programme. MART REPORTS Tommy Moyles In pictures: the Kilfenora Charolais brand Charolais breeding was on full display at the recent weanling bull show and sale at the north Clare mart. Farmer demand drove a roaring trade at the sale. Tommy Moyles In pictures: Castleisland fat stock show and sale Castleisland Mart had a successful fat stock show and sale during the week with a full yard of fantastic stock on offer. Darren Carty In pictures: Quality lambs in demand in Ennis The first sheep sale held on the MartBids online sales platform saw butchers and agents active for fleshed lambs and plenty of farmer demand for quality stores. PODCASTS Hide Subscriber only This content is available to digital subscribers only. Sign in to your account or subscribe for just €1 to get unlimited access for 30 days. SIGN IN SUBSCRIBE FOR €1 You must be signed in, in order to avail of this feature SIGN INTO YOUR ACCOUNT VIDEO HUB BEEF Noel Bardon Schedule released for five in-person SCEP training days Kieran Mailey Time for scanning in spring calving herds Tommy Moyles In pictures: the Kilfenora Charolais brand James Hanly Farmers' opinions on animal health needed for European study FARM PROGRAMMES SUSTAINABILITY Footprint Farmers BEEF Tullamore Farm DAIRY Dairylink Ireland SHEEP NI Sheep Programme DAIRY Anne O'Donoghue Lakeland lifts milk price for August This brings Lakeland’s base milk price for last month to 43.89c/l excluding VAT. Aidan Brennan Which Irish companies are exhibiting at UK Dairy Day? Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the Irish companies exhibiting at the UK Dairy Day event being held at Telford International Centre on Wednesday. James Hanly New Enviroflex loans for suppliers of North Cork Creameries Aidan Brennan Dairy Management: no end in sight to soil moisture problems SPONSORED The Sommet show in France, an international livestock summit not to be missed! The 33rd edition of the Sommet de l’Elevage (Livestock Summit) will take place in Clermont-Ferrand, France, on 1-4 October. SHEEP Rachel Gallagher Texel ram lamb sells for €3,750 at second Texel premier sale James Hanly Farmers' opinions on animal health needed for European study Darren Carty Sheep price update: plenty of bite for fleshed lambs Rachel Gallagher Texel shearling tops Fosters' ram sale at 1,700gns KNOWLEDGE HUB LIVESTOCK Crop Protection LIVESTOCK Nitrates derogation calculator LIVESTOCK Mart Price Calculator FINANCE BPS calculator ANIMAL HEALTH James Hanly Farmers' opinions on animal health needed for European study The BioSecure project, funded by the European Commission, is inviting farmers and vets in the cattle, poultry, goat and sheep sectors to take part in a survey on biosecurity and disease. James Hanly TB eradication staff shortage is ‘simply unacceptable’ - ICSA It follows on from the Department’s update on the eradication group in which Minister Charlie McConalogue raised concerns about underfunding and understaffing. PEDIGREE Rachel Gallagher Texel ram lamb sells for €3,750 at second Texel premier sale Rachel Gallagher reports from Carnaross Mart for the Irish Texel Sheep Society's second premier sale. Rachel Gallagher Texel shearling tops Fosters' ram sale at 1,700gns Rachel Gallagher reports from Beattie’s pedigree livestock centre for the 12th/14th annual Springhill pedigree livestock tup sale. SPONSORED ARTICLES SPONSORED Lidl gives Kickstart to more than 250 irish producers Over 220 Lidl stores across Ireland are set to stock their shelves with over 100 new artisan products from 45 producers across 20 counties, thanks to Lidl Kickstart Supplier Development Programme. SPONSORED Embracing diversity and inclusion for sustainable farming Farm sustainability is the key consideration in agriculture at present. SPONSORED Small businesses set to take centre stage at this year's Ploughing Visitors to the Local Enterprise Village will get a chance to see a unique showcase of Irish entrepreneurship with over 30 small Irish businesses gearing up to present their products and innovations. SPONSORED Get your public services card at the National Ploughing Championships The Department of Social Protection will be attending this year’s National Ploughing Championships at Block 3 | Row 12 | Hub 204. For daily news, mart prices and ePaper access from 6am on Thursday, subscribe for just €1 SUBSCRIBE AGRIBUSINESS James Hanly Agri-food sector ‘backbone’ of Northern Ireland’s economy - UFU The UFU has announced its 2025 budget proposal in response to Chancellor Rachael Reeves’ spending audit directive. Lorcan Roche Kelly Latest exchequer data shows Government is swimming in cash Minister for Finance Jack Chambers should use his budget windfall to support Ireland’s largest indigenous industry. Noel Bardon Tirlán interested in ‘alliance’ with Tipperary Co-op The CEO of Tirlán voiced interest in linking up with Tipperary Co-op, saying that an alliance could be formed between the two if Tipperary was on board. Lorcan Roche Kelly Oil hits lowest price in more than a year Global developments are shifting the supply-demand balance for crude. TILLAGE Siobhán Walsh Crop forum: get rotations back on track for profit Siobhán Walsh 'Oat-standing' growers wanted Siobhán Walsh Tillage Day: farmers to take centre stage Siobhán Walsh Growers need to give malting barley every chance to pass - agronomist SPONSORED Sustainability progress on Irish farms Origin Green sustainability and data analytics manager Dr Eleanor Murphy reports on Irish farm emissions. MACHINERY Gary Abbott Pöttinger introduces new Plano stubble cultivator Last week, at a press event in Austria, Pöttinger expanded its range of tillage products by unveiling its new 6m Plano stubble cultivator, a complete new offering from the brand. Peter Thomas Keaveney Listen: Kildare man heading up digital solutions role at Claas On this week’s Young Stock Podcast, Peter Thomas Keaveney speaks to David Thornton, a Kildare man who has recently been appointed as the digital solutions consultant with Claas UK. Peter Thomas Keaveney Vogelsang launches new trailer-mounted slurry separator Peter Thomas Keaveney Claas takes wraps off five new telehandlers Gary Abbott Facelift for New Holland T5 Dual Command range SPONSORED New quad bike regulations - are you ready? Quad bikes are designed to cope with a wide variety of terrain types and so are a fantastic aid for farm work - by Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager. PROPERTY Paul Mooney 32ac farm close to the M4 It fronts the old main road and is close to the motorway which now serves that route. It’s a good location. Paul Mooney Abbeyfeale farm has €550,000 asking price The 64ac grass holding lies in one block and has road frontage. Paul Mooney Large 87ac farm in Cork There are also a number of useful sheds on the property. Most of the land is good quality. BUILDINGS Martin Merrick Ticking the boxes on TAMS-spec equine housing Martin Merrick details some of the specs when it comes to completing works on housing for equines under TAMS. CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT Amy Forde Majority of ACRES balancing payments to issue by end of month ACRES 'with its scale, ambition and complexity, has presented challenges in terms of meeting the payment timelines envisaged', the minister said. Noel Bardon Ireland well-placed to tap into high end of agri-food markets - Alltech boss Alltech's CEO stated that Ireland should look on global agriculture's challenges into opportunities. RENEWABLES Stephen Robb 350ac solar farm proposed for Kerry The project, which will be jointly owned by ESB Solar and the Irish developer Harmony Solar Ireland, is located across three land parcels in north Kerry. Stephen Robb 27 wind and solar farms secure Government support Provisional results from the fourth round of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme show that 27 wind and solar projects have successfully secured 15-year Government support. FORESTRY James Hanly Emissions targets now ‘bearing fruit’ - McConalogue The report indicated that there should be more incentives to improve the uptake in low emission fertiliser and feed or slurry additives. James Hanly Farmers can’t be ‘in the red by going green’ - IFA The CCAC’s annual review on agriculture and land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector said policies must be implemented that align with long-term climate and biodiversity objectives. NORTHERN IRELAND James Hanly Northern Ireland needs locally produced renewable energy - Muir Minister Andrew Muir made the comment at the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association's annual conference in Belfast. Peter McCann News round-up from Northern Ireland Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland. IRISH COUNTRY LIVING Life Westival launches 2024 programme The West of Ireland’s longest-running music and arts festival is taking place in October as locals join to celebrate what Westport has to offer, writes Sarah McIntosh. Comment Break the Cycle Life Donegal Camino to raise €100,000 for families affected by cancer Comment Churn of the century: step back in time at The Butter Museum Life Break the Cycle: giving light and hope Janine Kennedy Break the Cycle: farmers and hospitality workers face similar struggles The past few years have been difficult for small food producers and business owners – here is how some have found ways to cope, writes Janine Kennedy. Paul Mooney Abbeyfeale farm has €550,000 asking price The 64ac grass holding lies in one block and has road frontage. Paul Mooney €12,000/ac guide for Westmeath tillage farm The farm lies in two large blocks and is set up for intensive cereal growing, Paul Mooney. Mark Costello 'I've been in horses all my life and never had anything like that' A small thoroughbred breeder from Co Meath hit the jackpot when selling a yearling colt for £350,000 last week. PHOTOGRAPHY Photo Desk In photos: greenway protests, harvesting and threshing Photo Desk Watch: this week in photos - Dualla Show and potato variety day Kelsey Daly In pictures: planting and managing hedgerows on the Footprint Farms Photo Desk In pictures: Virginia Show and the all-Ireland young stockperson finals VIEWPOINTS Editorial: EU paints a changing farmer support vision Jack Kennedy Dempsey at Large: remarkable Irish successes Matt Dempsey Colm McCarthy: no need to risk another boom-bust cycle Colm McCarthy Home Farm: Will we have to house cattle this week? Matt Dempsey MOST READ   Three farmers feature on list of tax defaulters   Cavan man named FBD Young Farmer of the Year   Watch: Swedish farmer sets new 24-hour baling record   How to get to the Ploughing 2024 site   350ac solar farm proposed for Kerry   Young Farmer of the Year finalists revealed   In pictures: the Kilfenora Charolais brand   New Enviroflex loans for suppliers of North Cork Creameries   In pictures: Agricultural Science Association banquet 2024   Young Stock: Katie Kehoe on ploughing her own furrow ×  SIGN IN USE PAPER CODE SUBSCRIBE NEWS Latest headlines Editorial Viewpoints Farmer Writes The Dealer Northern Ireland Schools Hub Young Stock Hub LIVESTOCK Beef Dairy Sheep Animal health Pedigree Pigs Poultry MORE Agribusiness Tillage Machinery Property Buildings Forestry Climate Renewables Farm safety Sponsored articles KNOWLEDGE HUB Specialist articles Tools & calculators Farm programmes eLearning SHOP Merchandise Magazines MULTIMEDIA Videos Podcasts Photography PARTNERS Traction Marketing FarmersMarket.ie The Irish Field Irish Country Magazine The Irish Garden COUNTRY LIVING Features Columns Food Health Gardening Careers The Irish Horse Contact us Advertise with us Company information Career opportunities Privacy statement Terms of service Commenting policy Change cookies settings © Irish Farmers Journal 2024enen1729016341https://farmersjournal.ie

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