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Two farmers claim Troy Meats owes them for cattle killed months ago
Noel Bardon
More farmers have come forward to state they are waiting months for payment from Westmeath-based Troy Meats for cattle.
Two farmers claim Troy Meats owes them for cattle killed months ago
Farmer views: ‘stars aren’t the be all and end all’
13 March 2025 News
Farmer views: ‘stars aren’t the be all and end all’
We asked suckler farmers to give their opinions on the row between the breed societies and the ICBF star rating system.
Friesian bull calf prices quadruple on 2024
12 March 2025 News
Friesian bull calf prices quadruple on 2024
Friesian bull calf prices have hit new heights as demand has seen their price become unrecognisable compared to other years. Mart managers are also reporting stronger interest in calves this year.
Setting up the spreader: understanding the difference between urea and compounds
Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at the main steps involved in checking over the fertiliser spreader, and outlines the importance of adjusting the spreader depending on the type of fertiliser being spread.
12 March 2025 News
Spring calving 68% complete in Munster, FRS survey finds
The survey also revealed no major animal health issues, although, operators in West Cork noted that cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have increased this spring.
12 March 2025 News
Coughlan defends ICBF performance in Wexford
The lack of quality beef cattle is due to the drop in suckler cow numbers, not the SCEP star system, Sean Coughlan told Wexford farmers
12 March 2025 News
Live exports running 35% higher than in 2024
Increased exports of weanlings and finished cattle are driving the increase, with calf exports steady on 2024 levels.
9 March 2025 News
Step-by-step guide: how to check if your land is a GAEC 2 peat soil
The mapping system on agfood.ie now has an active layer which farmers can use to check the status of their lands.
7 March 2025 Schemes
Foot-and-mouth found on 1,400 head cattle farm in Hungary
Food-and-mouth disease has been confirmed on a cattle farm in Hungary.
7 March 2025 News
Trust in Government at ‘breaking point’ over peatland policies – ICSA
Martin Heydon’s discussion on 'reduced management intensity' of 80,000 hectares under Ireland’s Climate Action Plan has done little to reassure farmers, the ICSA has said.
6 March 2025 News
Eight significant nitrates changes signed in to law
The changes come in to play immediately and include new fertiliser limits, changes to animal excretion rates, mandatory inclusion of clover in reseeds and the phasing out of unprotected urea.
5 March 2025 News
My Farming Week: Barry Mulgrew, Dungannon, Co Tyrone
In this edition of My Farming Week we spoke to young suckler farmer Barry Mulgrew who has a heifer that recently gave birth to triplets.
5 March 2025 News