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Call for Citizens’ Assembly on agriculture

With the future of Irish agriculture and food production on the line, debate is raging as to possible outcomes. After the Coalition agreed on a 25% reduction in carbon emissions for the sector after months of negotiation, the Labour Party has called for a Citizens’ Assembly on the matter. While the Greens had pushed for a 30% cut, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, of Fianna Fáil, was not happy to go beyond 22%.…

Market for organic produce on the up

The market for organic produce is flourishing, as Bord Bia’s figures show. It appears that the Irish market for organic produce saw a record 17.7% growth in 2020, which translated to €235m in total sales. In Bord Bia’s sheepmeat and livestock sector manager Séamus Mc Menamin’s opinion, growth was driven by the pandemic. Regarding organic imports, the country is over 95% self-sufficient in eggs, lamb, beef, dairy and seafood. Organic…

Average potato trade at retail level

This week’s results are pretty much the same as the last – potato trade at retail level remains average for this time of the year, according to the IFA’s latest report. Processing trade remains quite positive with peak holiday season upon us. Scattered rainfall over most regions was welcomed by maincrop growers. Queens continue to be lifted this week. While sales have been sluggish with the recent heatwave, reports indicate…

Grain treatment improves homegrown cereals

Cattle farmers are seeing the benefit of using a grain treatment as they feed more homegrown cereals and therefore improve performance and feed efficiency. Mixed farmer Matthew Jordon from Morpeth has used Maxammon for five years in his suckler herd of 90 pedigree Limousins. The farm feeds as much homegrown cereals and silage as possible, which has cut their bought-in protein by as much as 87%. He said the health…

Lincoln Antiques & Home Show – 10 August

The Lincoln Antiques & Home Show takes place at Lincolnshire Showground on Wednesday, 10 August, 2022. Established in 1995, the Antiques & Home Show is an unmissable event for collectors, interior designers and independent retail buyers, set designers, prop buyers, landscape architects, restaurateurs and those passionate about creating a stylish living space. It offers visitors everything from fine antiques, art, pretty vintage, salvage and industrial to jewellery, curios, militaria, glassware, china and gardenalia to…

Good news for Shannon water supply

Irish Water crews will arrive in Shannon in the coming days to deliver a project that will have significant benefits for locals. Almost 2km of old water mains carrying drinking water into Shannon Town will be replaced. The new pipework will reduce the number of bursts and unplanned outages that inconvenience Irish Water customers. The works, which take place along the R471 between the Bealach Brí junction and the Smithstown Road…

Swards for the Future targets the grassland industry

A two-day conference and workshop titled Swards for the Future Grassland will take place on Thursday, 8 and Friday, 9 September, 2022. The event aims to explore Resilient Swards for the Future. It will be hosted at the Teagasc, Animal and Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, and is sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Teagasc highlights that while grassland continues to be…

Land parcel payments with scrub and woodland updated

As it stands, farmer’s land parcels cannot have more than 10% of so-called ‘ineligible features’ like scrub, trees, copses, woodland, habitat and rock, but a decision was made by the Department of Agriculture to increase the area from its original proposal of 30%. It seems that farmers will be able to receive payments on land parcels with up to 50% of previously ineligible features such as scrub or woodland from…

ICSA president calls for blanket ban on meat imports from outside the EU

Last week, Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Dermot Kelleher called on the government to insist on a complete blanket ban at EU level on meat imports from outside the EU, given the stress farmers have been put under in recent weeks. “Farmers have been made to feel that the high quality, high protein, nutritious food they supply to European markets is now something to be ashamed of. The…

8,700 new homes on the cards as €186 million funding approved for Clonburris

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has announced that Cabinet has approved a Preliminary Business Case (PBC) for €186.3 million of Urban Regeneration Funding (URDF) to support delivery of a €2.9 billion regeneration programme at Clonburris (Strategic Development Zone). This decision follows initial approval-in-principle in March 2021. This €186.3 million of funding, along with €18.8 million from the NTA for Active Travel and Public Transport, will support the delivery…

Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow is back

Holstein Friesian breeders across Ireland are invited to prepare for the return of the Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow competition at this year’s Virginia Show on 24 August, 2022. Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, launched the long-standing competition at Diageo Baileys in the northwest of Dublin in July. Entrants will be competing for a share of a €10,000 prize pot. The…

Slurry Infrastructure Grant – all the intel

Farmers can apply for Slurry Infrastructure Grant funding towards storing and using slurry in a safe and efficient way from autumn 2022. The Grant can cover up to a maximum of 50% of the eligible costs of a project. Farmers can apply for between £25,000 and £250,000 for each business. The remaining costs will need to be paid for through private sources, such as savings or a bank loan. The…

Medals, Militaria & Collectibles antique fair in Dublin

The Medal Society of Ireland will host a Medals, Militaria & Collectables antique fair at Knox Memorial Hall, 97 Monkstown Road, Monkstown in Dublin on 6 August, 2022. The Medal Society of Ireland was founded in 1986. The society promotes and supports the collecting and study of medals, badges, arms, armour and militaria in their various collecting forms, with a special emphasis on Irish and Irish-related material. Areas covered include:…

Virtual ICAFS Conference hones in on agri and food science

The 2022 International Conference on Agricultural and Food Science (ICAFS) will be held in video online as a webinar from 28 to 30 September, 2022. This sixth ICAFS event is organized by Asia-Pacific Association of Science, Engineering and Technology, in cooperation with multiple academic affiliations. It has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of agricultural and food science. A focus will be given on Plant sciences; Agronomy and Agricultural sciences; Soil…

Local produce at Waterford Harvest Festival 2022

Waterford Harvest Festival is back for its 13th year as one of Ireland’s leading food festivals. Mark your calendar for a foodie weekend on Friday, 9 September to Sunday, 11 September, 2022. The locations will be Roberts Square, Broad Street, Michael Street, Patrick’s Street, Arundel Square. The event will showcase Waterford’s rich food heritage and celebrating its diverse restaurants, eateries and producers. The best of Waterford’s food and drink will be…

Nitrogen reduction will positively impact GHG emissions – Teagasc

The Principal Research Officer at Teagasc, Gary Lanigan, has commented that the first step towards reducing GHG emissions in the agricultural sector is tackling nitrogen use. Lanigan led research on a Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) for greenhouse gas (GHG) in Irish agriculture. He added that it will be “very challenging” to lower emissions by 25% through science alone, saying that, “There are two ways you can increase the total…

‘Down to Earth, Exploring Ireland’s Geology’

The ‘Down to Earth, Exploring Ireland’s Geology’ permanent exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland tells the story of how scientists have developed their understanding of our planet over the last 175 years. The exhibition explores how geology is relevant to everyday life and demonstrates the central role both rock and minerals play in how we interact with the world. It was developed by the National Museum of Ireland in partnership with…

Farmers need strong return on lamb prices

Supplies of suitably finished lambs are tight on the ground, and farmers are still looking for a strong return on lamb prices, according to the IFA. The organisation’s Sheep Committee chair Kevin Comiskey adds that the lower kill out rates this year have reduced the volumes of sheep meat being processed. Despite persisting in lowering quotes, factories are anxious for lambs and are offering various deals on transport and other…

Tax incentives for farmers keen on renewables

The last two years have seen increased interest in solar and wind farm companies looking to enter into option agreements to acquire land to potentially erect solar panels or wind turbines. Declan McEvoy, Head of Tax at IFAC, clarifies the tax incentives for farmers interested in renewables. The typical contract that a solar/wind farm company is looking to enter into with the landowner is broken down as follows: 1. Option…

Antiques fairs in Dun Laoghaire

The Dun Laoghaire Antiques & Collectors Fair is a regular event, featuring a wide range of trade stands selling antique furniture, retro decor, fine art, jewellery, vintage fashion, coins and collectables, and much more. It takes place at the Royal Marine Hotel in Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire. This is an elegant and historic venue overlooking Dun Laoghaire harbour – the perfect location for a day out browsing for bargains. The…

Connemara Pony Breeders Society Annual Show

The 97th Annual Connemara Pony Show will take place from 9 to 12 August, 2022, at The Showgrounds, Clifden in Galway. The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society is committed to support its members to establish the Connemara Pony as the world’s premier pony for sport and recreation through the provision of services of the highest standards of excellence The CPBS Annual Show will commence in the Sand Arena at 10am sharp…

Bord Bia urges organic producers to enter National Organic Awards

Bord Bia has put out a call for all Irish organic farmers, growers, producers and manufacturers to submit entries to the National Organic Awards, which takes place on Thursday, 13 October, 2022. Entries close on 26 August this year. There are seven award categories, chosen to recognise key developments in the organic sector: a retail award; a private label award; export award winner; new and innovative award; e-commerce award; marketing…

Clarecastle Agricultural Show activities

Gates open at 9am at The Clarecastle Agricultural Show, an event hosted on Sunday 7, August, 2022, at the Clarecastle GAA Grounds , Clare. This is two minutes off Exit 12 on the Motorway. The organisers held their first successful show in 2016, and now again, after two long years, they welcome everyone back. Entry to the showgrounds and exhibition hall is free, but a donation at the gate would…

Cost savings drive move to electric vehicles

More than half of Irish adults intend to make the switch to electric vehicles, with cost savings being the main decision driver. According to nationwide research from Allianz*, 7% of Irish drivers claim to already drive an electric vehicle. With the rise in cost of living and climate change actions, we are bound to see an increase of electric vehicles on our roads in the next few years – better…

Lower emissions ceiling a blow to farming

IFA President Tim Cullinan said last week that Government’s announcement of a sectoral emissions ceiling for agriculture 25% lower than emissions in 2018 is a potentially devastating blow for Irish farming and the rural economy. This deal between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party is all about the survival of the Government rather than survival of rural Ireland. “The Government has agreed to a target without any pathway…

Changes to Nitrates Action Programme

Amendments to Ireland’s fifth Nitrates Action Programme were signed by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD and came into effect on 28 July, 2022. The amendment gives effect to the Commission Implementing Decision granting Ireland a derogation for some farms to stock at a higher rate subject to stricter environmental rules. In addition, it clarifies and refines requirements around shallow cultivation of land post-harvest. Commenting…

Tate Britain – Walter Sickert retrospective

The first major retrospective of Walter Sickert at Tate Britain in over 60 years explores how he had an often radical, distinctive approach to setting and subject matter. From working off detailed sketches to taking inspiration from news photography, these were the tools he used to depict his vision of everyday life. German-born Sickert was one of the most influential British artists of the late 19th and early 20th century,…

Figures from the 2021 AIM Bovine Statistics Report

Figures extracted from the 2021 AIM Bovine Statistics Report shows that 3,400 herds exited cattle farming over the last five-year period. And it appears that herds with bovines reduced by approximately 6,000 over the last decade. The statistics indicate that the total number of herds with cattle dropped below the 100,000 herds mark for the first time since the inaugural bovine statistics report was published this year. The reduction in…

GVM Auctioneers Ballinvreena, Martinstown, Kilmallock 1708

GVM Auctioneers Kilmallock – Ballinvreena, Martinstown, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick – 17/08

GVM Auctioneers Kilmallock brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Ballinvreena, Martinstown, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick on 17 Augus,t 2022. For Sale By Public Auction at Kilmallock Mart at 3pm. (U.P.S.). Lot: 1 Residential Roadside Farm situated in the heart of the Golden Vale extending to C. 40 St. Acres. The lands are all in permanent pasture and are laid out in easily managed well sheltered fields and paddocks.There…

August Signpost Series Webinars

The Signpost Series of weekly environment webinars aimed at the Irish agri industry continues this month. Teagasc will host one each on 5 August, 2022 and 13 August, 2022 beginning at 9.30am. Register: Here The first event on 5 August, 2022 will focus on Wild Atlantic Nature (WAN) LIFE IP, a nine-year EU-funded LIFE Integrated Project that works with farmers, local communities and land owners to add value to the…