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Opinion: No solace for tillage farmers from latest income figures

3 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

The projected annual income for tillage farmers in 2024, as assessed by Teagasc in its latest National Farm Survey, comes in at just over €38,000. This is a far from encouraging scenario for a sector within which massive investment in infrastructure and machinery is required on an ongoing basis. And let us not forget that the 2024 income projection is significantly up on that of the previous year.
NAP proposals potential impact on NI pig sector focus of farmer meeting

4 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

A recent farmer meeting has highlighted the impact of the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) proposals on the pig sector in Northern Ireland (NI). The event, held in Cookstown, was hosted by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Grain Traded Association (NIGTA).
€7m fund for project to support nature in arable environment

4 days ago | agriland.ie | Stella Meehan

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, and Minister of State for nature, heritage and biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, today (Tuesday, June 24) announced a new €7 million open call for project proposals to support nature. It comes under the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) measure of Ireland’s CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) Strategic Plan. The theme for this call is to support nature in an arable environment along the coast from south Cork to Wexford.
AHDB: International grain and oilseed prices on the rise

4 days ago | agriland.ie | Richard Halleron

International grain and oilseed prices rises have risen in line with a strengthening oil market, according to analysts with the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB). There are also indications that crop concerns and short covering by speculative traders have supported cereal prices over recent days. In the US, heavy rain has delayed the winter wheat harvest, while spring wheat crops have improved after a dry start.
Mart report: Prices firm but numbers back at Balla Mart

4 days ago | agriland.ie | Breifne O'Brien

There was a smaller sale of cattle at Balla Mart in Co. Mayo on Saturday, June 21, with the good weather attributing to the reduced numbers of cattle in the sale as farmers availed of the sunshine to get fieldwork completed. Commenting on the trade in the sale, Balla Mart manager Michael Nolan said store bullock prices were up by approximately 20c/kg on the previous sale, with heavier cattle types “holding their own” on price.
Sheep trade: Lamb prices steady at some sites this week

4 days ago | agriland.ie | Breifne O'Brien

This week’s sheep trade sees lamb and cull ewe prices remain steady at some sites, with other outlets moving to reduce offers again for the week. Prices have been in decline across the board for the past several weeks, and the move by some outlets to hold their price offers for this week has been seen as a positive development with farmers hoping the price cuts have stalled for the short term at least.
Good Food Ireland Awards 2025 launched

4 days ago | agriland.ie | Stella Meehan

The Good Food Ireland Awards 2025 in association with FBD Insurance, were officially launched this week at The Merrion Hotel, Dublin. It was announced that the highly anticipated Food Lovers’ Choice Award category is now open for applications and public nominations. The gala awards ceremony will be held at the host partner venue, The K Club in Co. Kildare on Monday, November 10, 2025.
CSO: Producer prices for food up by over 6% in year to May 2025

4 days ago | agriland.ie | Stella Meehan

Producer prices for food products increased by 6.3% in the 12 months to May 2025, while the ‘Food Products, Beverages & Tobacco Index’ was up by 5.1%. That’s according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) published today (Monday, June 23). Some of the most notable changes in producer prices for food products over the 12 months to May 2025 were: dairy products (+22%); meat and meat products (+7.9%); vegetables and animal oils and fats (-16.2%).
NI Farming with Nature Transition Scheme open for applications

5 days ago | agriland.ie | Stella Meehan

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir has announced the new Farming with Nature Transition Scheme is open for applications. The scheme forms part of the Farming with Nature package within the Sustainable Agriculture Programme and aims to support biodiversity on farms by funding a range of environmental actions. Minister Muir said: “I’m delighted to announce the opening of the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme.
Factory quotes: Over 70c/kg cut from peak beef price

5 days ago | agriland.ie | Breifne O'Brien

This week’s factory quotes for beef cattle sees most processors move to reduce beef price by a further 10c/kg while a few outlets are holding their prices at the same level as last week. In cases, over 70c/kg has now been cut from the peak beef price offers tabled in early April this year. Prime cattle beef price offers are still approximately €1.95/kg above where opening quotes were at this time last year.