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Prince Charles urges small-scale farmers to come together for sustainable future

Prince Charles has called for small-scale family farmers in the UK and across the world to come together in a cooperative movement using sustainable farming methods. Small farmers in the UK and EU are facing changes with the loss of farm subsidies and new post-Brexit trade deals in the UK along with reforms to the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). “These small farmers are some of the most hard-working and…

€10 billion subsidies at risk for Irish farmers as EU reshapes CAP

The European Union’s plans to amend the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and encourage more eco-friendly farming could hit Irish farm incomes, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association. More than €10 billion in subsidies to Irish farmers, covering the 2023 to 2027 period, are in jeopardy as ministers discuss reforming CAP. “If the EU was serious about more environmental ambition, they should put up more funding instead of taking 20 to…

UK Weather Forecast: Friday 14 May to Sunday 16 May

Remaining unsettled with rain or showers, which will often be heavy and at times thundery. Perhaps fewer showers across Scotland where cloudier with light rain. Temperatures near to below normal.

Ireland Weather Forecast: Friday 14 May

Starting mostly dry with sunny dry with sunny spells and showers. The showers will be mostly over the northern half of the country where some will turn heavy later. Rain will move northwards into Munster and Connacht through the evening. Highs of 13 to 16C, in a light southerly breeze. Rain will extend to all areas on Friday evening. It will be a mild night with temperatures not falling below…

Farmers offered £500,000 ‘hedgefund’ grants to help plant hedgerows

A £500,000 Farming Hedgefund is available for farmers in England to plant new hedges, hedgerow trees and gap planting. The Tree Council is leading Close the Gap, a partnership project, with a year of activity to champion 500,000 miles of hedgerows. Farmers are being asked to get involved to halt biodiversity decline, tackle climate change and preserve the unique character of the of the English countryside. Close the Gap will…

Applications for REAP exceed participant limit

The Results-based Environment Agri Pilot Project (REAP) received over five times the limit of participants with nearly 11,000 applications. It became apparent in recent days that the scheme would be oversubscribed, calls began for more farmers to be accepted into the pilot than originally planned. IFA rural development chair Michal Biggins said it shows there is demand for environmental schemes among farmers. “The budget of €10 million per annum is…

Irish Exporters Association Welcomes UK Government’s Delay for Requiring Veterinary Certificates

Irish exports received a boost today (Friday) following the UK’s announcement it will delay introducing post-Brexit checks on EU goods coming into Britain by six months. The grace period is being applied by the UK on the GB-EU trade following fears of food shortages. Cabinet Minister Michael Gove announced the delay and said it will give Irish and UK businesses more time to prepare. Irish Exporters Association (IEA) welcomed the…

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Increased February Milk Price Announced by Lakeland

Lakeland Dairies has revealed an increased milk price for last month alongside a fourth consecutive month’s bonus payment. In Ireland, a base price of 33.34c/L including VAT/ lactose will be paid for milk supplied in February. This is an increase of 1c/L on January. The normal out of season bonus of 5c/L applies for February. Lakeland Dairies is the first processor to announce its milk price this month and said…

Farmers Encouraged to Join Plan for Improving Speed of Forestry Licences

The IFA is encouraging forest owners to join an online meeting to learn more about a plan to improve the delivery of forestry licences. The newly-launched Project Woodland plan will be launched this evening (Thursday) between 7.30pm to 9pm. Farmers will be able to hear from Minister of State, Pippa Hackett and Jo O’Hara, the former CEO Scottish Forestry and author of the report. IFA Farm Forestry Chairman Vincent Nally…

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Ireland Contributes €26 Million to Help Tackle Hunger and Poverty

Over the past six years Ireland’s contribution to the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) reached €26 million, according to a new report. The largest share of Ireland’s voluntary funding between 2014-2020 went to the FAO’s efforts to protect livelihoods and eradicate hunger and malnutrition. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, attended a virtual ceremony with FAO Director-General QU Dongyu to launch the report, FAO…

Ireland Weather Forecast: Friday, Saturday and Sunday

There will be a mix of sunny spells and heavy blustery showers, with the risk of hail and thunder today (Friday). It will be cool, with highs of only 7 or 8C, in moderate, southwesterly winds. This evening (Friday) will be cold with lows of 1 to 2C and patchy frost. On Saturday it will be cool and blustery with scattered heavy showers and hail. Some of the showers will…

UK Farmers Must be Consulted on Reintroducing Predators to the Wild

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) wants to be included in discussions about reintroducing predators back into England’s countryside. Farmers have hit out after it was revealed that Natural England wants to create a forum to consider plans to bring back animals such as wolves and lynx back into the wild. Defra confirmed that as part of its 25-year Environment Plan, Natural England wants to establish a forum to explore opportunities…

Suspension of Tariffs on Irish Agri-Food Welcomed by Importers and Exporters

A four month suspension on tariffs between EU and the US has been welcomed by Irish importers and exporters. The tariff suspension was agreed between the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Joe Biden during a telephone conversation. It is hoped the suspension in tariffs will pave a way forward in transatlantic relations and relates to the on-going Boeing-Airbus aircraft dispute. Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey…

UK Weather: Forecast Thursday to Saturday

For Thursday there is a Yellow weather warning in force for the UK. The weather will continue to be unsettled with rain showers which will be heavy at times with hail and thunder over northern hills. The gales should ease but it will remain windy.

Ireland Weather Forecast: Thursday

It will remain quite windy with frequent blustery showers and some sunny spells. However the rain will be heavy with hail and thunder. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10C with fresh and gusty westerly winds. In the evening it will be mixed with some lear spells and heavy showers continuing overnight affecting most areas with possible hail and thunder. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 5C with fresh and gusty southwest…

Ireland’s Bid to Tackle Bovine TB to be Discussed Today

Bovine TB in Ireland continues to be a significant challenge and will be discussed at the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine today (Tuesday 9 March). Key stakeholders will appear before the committee to discuss how to bring about the eradication of the disease. Committee chair Jackie Cahill, TD, said: “In 2016 Ireland reached a historical low number of Bovine TB cases. However, it has increased each year…

Only 12% of Irish Farmers Are Women as Men Pass Land to Their Sons

Farming remains overwhelmingly male in Ireland, with just 12 per cent of Irish farmers, revealed the Irish Farmers’ Association. Prof Sally Shortall, who is Professor of Rural Economy at Newcastle University’s Centre for Rural Economy believes the reason there are so few women in farming is because culturally it is a very male industry. “It’s very much the tradition that fathers pass the land to their sons,” she said. “That…

Ireland Weather Forecast: Wednesday 10 March

It will be a mainly dry start to Wednesday, with a few sunny spells but rain will push into the west and southwest through the morning, becoming widespread during the afternoon with some heavier rain showers expected. However, it will become quite windy as moderate southerly winds get stronger through the day. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13C. In the evening it will be wet and windy. There will be…

Irish Authorities to Reduce Travel Time by Flying Calves to EU

The Irish Government is to trial flying live calf exports to Europe from May after coming under scrutiny about the lengthy live export journeys made by the animals. Thousands of young dairy calves are shipped to mainland Europe each year from Ireland for veal. However, a European Parliament committee of inquiry has investigated alleged failures across Europe in enforcing rules on protecting transported animals. Teagasc is leading the project to…

Farmers can Have a Positive Role in Looking After Nature on Their Land

Farming for Nature is a national scheme that works with farmers to enhance the natural health of the countryside. The initiative aims to encourage and support farmers to play a positive role in conserving nature on their land. Farmers are given practical insights through a range of short films, podcasts, newsletters, webinars and farm walks, along with a stronger voice in tackling biodiversity and climate change. The independent project began…

UK Weather Forecast: Monday to Thursday

It will be cloudy for Scotland, Northern Ireland, central and northern England with rain at times. Some sunshine in southern areas. Still fine for many on Tuesday before turning increasingly unsettled with spells of rain and strong winds on Wednesday. Windy with blustery showers on Thursday.

Ireland Weather Forecast: Monday

This week will gradually turn more unsettled, with worse weather by the middle of the week. Today, it is going to be a dry start to the day with sunny spells. Rain and drizzle will push into the west and northwest in the morning and gradually spread eastwards during the day. As the rain spreads it will become patchier with many eastern areas avoiding the showers. Highest temperatures of 7…

Pedigree Bull Sale today at Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society Limited. Top price was lot 27 selling online with LSL for €3,900.00

https://www.livestock-live.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?op=detail&Mart=MWLIS&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=593902 Pedigree Bull Sale today at Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society Limited. Top price was lot 27 selling online with LSL for €3,900.00 Watch all the action live and on-demand at www.lslauctions.com/tv

2021 Grant Scheme for GLAS Traditional Buildings Opens

A grant scheme to fund the conservation and preservation of traditional farms buildings has opened for applications, the Agriculture Minister announced. Minister Charlie McConalogue said €1.25 million has been secured for the 2021 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme, which will be online this year. “The earliest structure supported on the scheme so far dates from the early 15th century, still standing, still functional,” he said. “The greenest building is…