6+ hour, 19+ min ago   (38+ words) Irish Farmers Journal The paper code cannot be redeemed when browsing in private/incognito mode. Please go to a normal browser window and enter the code there...

6+ hour, 20+ min ago   (390+ words) Despite the mediocre forecast, we thought there was no reason for urgency in sowing the oilseed rape. At this stage it is one of our more valuable crops, so we were keen to get slurry spread on the stubble-cultivated ground…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (271+ words) On Thursday, Drumshanbo held its show and sale of lambs, with a large entry across all types. While prices for heavier lambs were eased slightly, nice breeding ewe lambs commanded a premium, while the trade for store ram lambs remained…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (343+ words) Hoping to connect a new generation with Irish food and farming, Our Food Roots launched 'We Make Greatness from Grass', a disruptive campaign directed at younger generations, on Tuesday 1 September. Our Food Roots brings together organisations from across Ireland’s agri-food…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (254+ words) Larne native Dean McAuley has cause for celebration after a memorable weekend ended with his dog, Joe, being crowned Irish National Sheepdog Champion. Joe, a son of Dean’s own Yellowhill Pete and DJ Irvine's Dell, has been a faithful team…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (737+ words) When the US and Israel went to war with Iran in February, there was an economic shock to oil prices, but the impact was less than was the case four years earlier when Russia invaded Ukraine. There is no single…...

4+ day, 20+ min ago   (121+ words) Young Stock Irish Farmers Journal The paper code cannot be redeemed when browsing in private/incognito mode. Please go to a normal browser window and enter the code there ENTER YOUR LOYALTY CODE: The reader loyalty code gives you full…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (270+ words) The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to four growers at the launch of the Irish horticulture charter and got their views on the issues affecting the sector. Shane Halpin, Welgro Produce, Co Dublin Niall McCormack, McCormack Fruit, Co Longford “The challenges…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (351+ words) Specific funding should be provided in the upcoming budget to address the increasing risk posed by the spread of bluetongue, the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has said. The ongoing spread of bluetongue across Britain is a risk…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (304+ words) In an industry-wide effort to support the long-term sustainability of Irish horticulture growers and the continued availability of locally grown produce for Irish consumers, Aldi, Dunnes Stores, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, SuperValu/Centra and Tesco have committed to the principles of…...