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Increased costs of machinery, tyres, fuel and lubrication oils, insurance and labour have resulted in a need for price increases, The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) says. They group is advising its members to increase their charges by 5pc in 2022. It added that the increasing costs of new machinery for Farm & Forestry Contractors and their client farmers are impacting on the sustainability of many…

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien, TD announced details of a newly expanded Local Authority Home Loan scheme on January 4, 2022. Minister O’Brien, along with Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Michael McGrath, signed regulations giving effect to the new Local Authority Home Loan scheme. The Scheme is open to all First Time Buyers and to Fresh Start applicants on low or modest incomes who cannot get sufficient…

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Teagasc researcher Dr Emer Kennedy appeared on the Teagasc/Animal Health Ireland online Calf Care event this week. While some of the comments shared oriented around the hygienic collection and storage of colostrum in order to reduce the bacterial load, which can affect absorption of antibodies, Dr Kennedy also focused on the importance of feeding warm colostrum to newborn calves to maximise transfer of antibodies. She explained that feeding cold milk…

For Sale By Online Auction On February 22, 2022, 3pm. Quinn Property brings to auction via LSL Auctions a valuable C. 0.5 Acre Residential Development Site. Enjoying an excellent location in the heart of Aughrim, it has dual road frontage. It is zoned residential and mains services run by the site. This plot provides a prime development opportunity (STPP) within an attractive location. With the continued trend and increase in…

For Sale By On-Line Auction on Wednesday, 23 February, 2022, at 3pm. Jordan Auctioneers brings to auction via LSL Auctions a lovely parcel of land extending to circa 6.69 hectares (16.55 acres) with an old derelict house and yard. The entire is partly elevated and ideal for future development (subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission). There are mature trees, natural hedgerows and a stream on the lands. Features:Superb location…

The good news for Irish farms is that it’s likely that geothermal energy could be used in processes such as heating and cooling buildings, and possibly even to produce electricity. This is according to a new government report which highlights its potential. While geothermal energy has been harnessed in volcanic regions such as Iceland, Italy, and New Zealand for some time, recent developments have now opened up the possibility for…

The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has published new codes of professional conduct for veterinary practitioners and veterinary nurse practitioners. These come into effect on January 28, 2022. The revised Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Practitioners consists of eight chapters of guidance, based on values at the core of veterinary professions, while the revised Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses consists of six chapters. The new codes aim to maintain public confidence in…

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, is processing a new Croí Conaithe (towns) fund. This falls under the Housing For All scheme. The grant is part of a multi-pronged approach to tackle unoccupied and dilapidated buildings across the country. Independent TD for Galway East, Sean Canney, reinforces that grants aimed at supporting people to buy derelict properties “need to be effective”. It is hoped that the…

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture has made discussions on greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction technology a priority in the upcoming weeks. This is according to chair Jackie Cahill TD. “The first thing on the agenda will be a joint meeting with the climate advisory council to give people who have technologies that can reduce emissions a platform to discuss their technologies,” Cahill said. The committee chair is confident that…

Last year, August 2021, saw the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, announce the decision to proceed with mandatory electronic identification (EID) for cattle. Details of a financial support package to assist farmers in the move towards mandatory EID for cattle were also discussed. Payments for EID cattle tags will be calculated on the number of new EID tag sets purchased from January 1, 2022, at a rate of…

After what he describes as “exhaustive” negotiations with colleagues from over 20 Member States, Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher feels he is “one step closer to getting rid of the impracticable and damaging proposals” on pregnant and unweaned animals from the ANIT recommendation. The comes after his success at convincing his Renew Europe colleagues to table alternative amendments last week. Kelleher managed to secured support for the re-tabling of original…

A report by the Parliamentary Budget Office has found a “collapse” in home ownership rates among adults of prime working age from 25 to 54 in the Republic. This is attributed to rising rents and surging house prices. It determined that current house prices were six to seven times average salaries, making housing “severely unaffordable” for many workers. It is evident that after the 2008 financial crisis, earnings declined and…

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A new beef-production scheme for farmers will see ABP pay an additional 20c/kg ‘sustainability bonus’ to eligible beef farmers. The beef processor announced the scheme on January 14, 2022. The Advantage Beef Programme will focus on all aspects of sustainability. The venture is open to beef, dairy and suckler farmers and will guarantee a sustainability bonus of 20c/kg for all animals reared to agreed protocols, ABP said. This will be paid in addition to any relevant quality assurance…

A survey by The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) has found that 90 pc of 189 estate agents surveyed in December 2021 expect property prices to increase this year. This could range from a 5 pc advance in Dublin, Leinster and Munster to a 7 pc increase in Connacht and Ulster. This was attributed to property supply shortages, pent-up demand and pandemic savings which all continued to drive activity. The estate agents found that…

Lot 1, QUINN PROPERTY Croneyhorn, Carnew, Co. Wicklow Y14 KX95. For Sale By On-Line Auction on 15 February, 2022, at 3pm. Quinn Property brings to auction via LSL Auctions a well-located two-story cottage on a C. 1 acre site. Whilst this quaint cottage is in need of total refurbishment and upgrading, it offers an abundance of potential. The residence is located on a spacious C. 1 acre site. With excellent…

Recent advances in technology are transformed the farming landscape. Speaking at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, Jahmy Hindman, chief technology officer at John Deere, enthused that “farmers need autonomy now”, and that, autonomous tractors “will help change the world”. He added that: “You fast forward a century from those first tractors, and you’ll find some of the most advanced robotic machines are being used on the farm to feed the world.…