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SCEP scheme overtaken by high beef prices - ICMSA
James Hanly
The association is calling for a review into the scheme and that farmers removed for not having been part of Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS) should be allowed to rejoin.
SCEP scheme overtaken by high beef prices - ICMSA
Positive outlook for live exports in 2025
26 January 2025 Calves
Positive outlook for live exports in 2025
Barring a health scare or an escalation of foot and mouth the prospects for live exports across all categories of stock look excellent
Agri jobs: Pedigree Holstein dairy herd wants farm manager
25 January 2025 News
Agri jobs: Pedigree Holstein dairy herd wants farm manager
As the dairy sector begins the calving season, there are positions available in the south of Ireland for farm workers.
Dairygold to drop controversial trading link to milk price
The move follows a turbulent period for the co-op, and several meetings between the board and its regional committees.
23 January 2025 News
Processors suspend milk collections during red warning
However, it is hoped in many cases lorries will be back on the road once conditions improve.
23 January 2025 News
Virtual fencing company improves battery lifetime to nine months
Nofence, founded by goat farmer Oscar Hovde in Norway in 2011, said that the collar will require a single charge, depending on usage patterns, for smaller livestock.
23 January 2025 News
What can dairy farmers do in advance of Storm Éowyn?
As the country prepares for what is forecast to be one of the worst storms in many years, Aidan Brennan looks at what dairy farmers can do in advance of the disruption.
23 January 2025 News
TB reactors jump 44% to over 41,000
The latest Irish Farmers Journal analysis found that the 12-month herd incident rate for TB ended the year at exactly 6%.
22 January 2025 News
Department vet advises against contract rearing over TB risk
Martin Ryan gave this advice while speaking to many affected farmers at the North Tipperary Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) AGM on Monday night.
22 January 2025 News
Dairygold suppliers await loyalty changes
There has been extensive engagement between Dairygold milk suppliers, its committees, board members and management in the last week, Caitríona Morrissey reports.
22 January 2025 News
Dairy farmers need to ask the right questions about their business model
Farmers from Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales listened to industry experts at the Positive Dairy conference in Cork last week. Jack Kennedy reports.
22 January 2025 News
LAMMA 2025: automatic outdoor feed system
Dutch company, Hanskamp showcased its latest outdoor feed station solution, designed for the automatic rationing of concentrates to animals while grazing.
22 January 2025 News