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McConalogue 'really pleased' with number of submissions to €56m fodder scheme

The Minister for Agriculture has praised the high number of submissions by Irish farmers to a €56 million scheme incentivising the growth of hay and silage. Speaking today (August 31), Minister Charlie McConalogue said he was "really pleased" with ...

31 Aug 2022 at 16:06

National News

Online applications for 'crucial' €56m fodder support scheme now open - McConalogue

The online application system for the Irish government's €56 million Fodder Support Scheme is now open. That's according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, which made the announcement over the weekend. The scheme was approved ...

20 Jun 2022 at 14:45

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Contractor survey shows 15% drop in silage acreage

2023 has been a difficult year so far for Agricultural Contractors following almost two months (March and April) of heavier than normal rainfall across many areas of Ireland, that has now been followed by one of the wettest July months on ...

26 Jul 2023 at 10:00

National News

OPINION: Potato shortages, flooded fields and no fodder - will someone please think of the farmers!

They're not the words that any Irish person wants to hear - but we may be looking at a shortage of potatoes in the near future. According to farmers, a major potato shortage is looming this autumn, which can entirely be attributed to the ...

12 Apr 2024 at 12:49

National News

€30 million Fodder Support Scheme launched to help farm families

The 2023 Fodder Support Scheme will ensure there is adequate fodder for livestock in a time of uncertainty, the Agriculture Minister has said. Following on from September’s announcements around Budget 2023, the Minister for Agriculture, ...

02 Nov 2022 at 15:44

Farming & Rural Affairs

Minister admits we will have to import fodder stocks

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and The Marine, Michael Creed, has acknowledged that Ireland will have to import fodder in order to deal with the ongoing fodder crisis. Speaking today after meeting with Teagasc and industry ...

04 Apr 2018 at 16:53

Farming & Rural Affairs

Lakeland Dairies has opened a fodder helpline

Lakeland Dairies are advising farmers to measure fodder stocks on the farm and to budget/estimate a fodder requirement to 1st May. Farmers should then quantify any shortfall or surplus and contact Lakeland Dairies to inform ...

04 Apr 2018 at 16:45

Farming & Rural Affairs

RSA ‘pragmatic approach’ to delivery of animal fodder welcomed

Following representations made by IFA, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has agreed to “adopt a pragmatic approach when reviewing drivers’ hours compliance with driving and resting time periods” in respect of delivery and ...

12 Apr 2018 at 13:31

Farming & Rural Affairs

Banks must support farmers who are under cashflow pressure due to poor weather

IFA Farm Business Chairperson, Martin Stapleton, has written to the three main banks urging them to support their farming customers who are facing further problems with the continued bad weather. He welcomed the ...

05 Apr 2018 at 12:52

Farming & Rural Affairs

Action needed on fodder crisis in Leitrim says local TD, Martin Kenny

Sinn Féin spokesperson for Agriculture, Food and Marine Martin Kenny TD raised the issue of the developing fodder crisis that is emerging in the agricultural sector, particularly in the North-West and along the ...

12 Nov 2017 at 11:59

Farming & Rural Affairs

IFA warns outstanding payments to farmers are urgently needed in face of fodder and cash-flow crisis

Given the seriousness of the fodder situation in parts of county, particularly in the north-west, it is imperative that all BPS payments are made without any further delay, IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy ...

02 Nov 2017 at 14:57

Your Community

Farmers to protest at Department of Agriculture offices in Drumshanbo

The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers association are holding a protest to highlight the need for a fodder aid scheme that will deliver for farmers that are experiencing fodder shortages. National President Colm ...

08 Feb 2018 at 11:59

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