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Cheddar price jumps as dairy prices drop at GDT
James Hanly
This is the first fall in the GDT index since 3 September this year as the market has increase by 2% in that time.
15 October 2024 News
Localised flooding and thunderstorms expected in Leinster
A rain warning has been issued by Met Éireann for three counties in the southeast of Leinster, with localised flooding and travel disruptions expected.
15 October 2024 News
Vaccine and sheep dip shortage could see farmers ‘unfairly penalised’ - ICSA
The ICSA said that farmers are struggling to complete selected actions under the scheme due to a shortage of vaccines and suitable sheep dip.
Severity of extreme weather is increasing - Met Éireann
The national forecaster spoke at the Grassland Climate Adaptation Conference at the Teagasc Research and Innovation Centre on Tuesday 15 October.
15 October 2024 News
Irish MEPs lobby new commissioners on derogation
Two of Ireland's MEPs have corresponded with new Commission designates Christophe Hansen and Jessika Roswall about the steps Ireland has taken to improve water quality.
15 October 2024 News
Agri-Food Regulator looking for views on unfair trading
The regulator commissioned Coyne Research to create and monitor an online survey for farmers, fishers and growers to share their views on trading practices in the food supply chain in Ireland.
13 October 2024 News
Agri jobs: farm assistant needed for 160 dairy cow herd
There are eight jobs going on dairy farm enterprises in Co Cork, Co Waterford and Co Westmeath.
12 October 2024 News
Department reminds farmers to spread lime before deadline
The Liming Programme was introduced by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue in spring 2023.
11 October 2024 News
€1 billion approved to aid Italian farmer affected by floods
The Commission grant approval to Italy to implement aid to companies active in the agricultural sector affected by events that occurred in May 2023 in Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany and Marche.
11 October 2024 News
Taoiseach to speak at annual Macra rally
The annual rally will take place at Lawlor’s of Naas, Co Kildare over the October bank holiday weekend and it promises to be the biggest social event of the Macra calendar.
11 October 2024 News
Lakeland Dairies lifts September milk price
"The global dairy markets remain largely positive at present, having strengthened throughout quarter three," Lakeland Dairies has said.
11 October 2024 News
Loss of MV sheep controls a ‘major concern’ - UFU
The comments follow on from a recent industry meeting outlining the implications of the disease and the Department of Agriculture’s proposed MV status changes.
11 October 2024 News