Cost of fodder crisis to reach €1.1 billion - ICMSA

Cost of fodder crisis to reach €1.1 billion - ICMSA
18 May 2013The cost of the fodder crisis will reach €900 million and will continue through next winter and into Spring 2014, according to one Irish farming group.

The ICMSA President, John Comer said the estimates were ‘in-house’ but they had been calculated and compiled in a very conservative fashion and he said that it was possible that the final costs would run past even this catastrophic figure. 

“The principal losers over what has been ‘a nightmare year’ are dairy and livestock farmers and unfortunately the likelihood is that these extraordinary losses and fodder pressures will carry over into...read more

'Outrageous’ gap between Irish and UK beef prices

'Outrageous’ gap between Irish and UK beef prices

26 Apr 2013Irish farmers are getting €140 per head below their UK counterparts this week for the average steer, according to the ICMSA.

New €1m scheme to reduce the price of fodder

New €1m scheme to reduce the price of fodder

24 Apr 2013The government has announced a new €1m scheme to reduce the price of fodder for farmers.

Cost price fodder arrives for Lakeland milk producers

Cost price fodder arrives for Lakeland milk producers

23 Apr 2013A local co-op has helped to relieve the fodder shortage which is causing hardship for many farmers across County Cavan and beyond by bringing in consignments to sell at "cost price".  

Smith calls for reversal of ‘discriminatory’ changes to Farm Assist payment

Smith calls for reversal of ‘discriminatory’ changes to Farm Assist payment

15 Apr 2013The government has been urged to rethink their ‘disgraceful and highly discriminatory’ changes to the Farm Assist payment, by a local TD.

Poultry growers stage protest to demand fairer price

Poultry growers stage protest to demand fairer price

12 Apr 2013Poultry farmers staged a protest outside a Shercock poultry processors this afternoon to highlight the plight of producers, and the failure of retailers and processors to pay them a price...

Killeshandra’s Lakeland Dairies sees its profits soar once again

Killeshandra’s Lakeland Dairies sees its profits soar once again

09 Apr 2013Lakeland Dairies, one of the country’s largest dairy manufacturers, has announced operating profits to €7.9 million on revenues of €473m for 2012, a rise of 16% on the previous year.

Cavan agricultural land prices up by 17% but still below national average

Cavan agricultural land prices up by 17% but still below national average

07 Mar 2013Cavan agricultural land prices are up 17%, while Monaghan land prices are down five per cent, according to a report conducted by the Irish Farmers Journal.

€500,000 windfall for Virginia Show

€500,000 windfall for Virginia Show

26 Feb 2013Virginia Show Society are to receive €500,000 in funding for an impressive development including a multi-purpose events arena, it has been announced today.

Ash die-back disease reaches Cavan

Ash die-back disease reaches Cavan

24 Feb 2013The 'ash die-back' disease which has ravaged forests throughout continental Europe has reached County Cavan, The Anglo-Celt can reveal.

Cavan fluke epidemic sees surge in demand for doses

Cavan fluke epidemic sees surge in demand for doses

27 Dec 2012This year's wet weather has seen the spread of liver fluke to 100% amongst cattle in Cavan that are not treated, and a surge in demand for the drugs to treat it. Cavan based veterinary surgeon,...

Glanbia Society votes yes to joint venture

Glanbia Society votes yes to joint venture

14 Nov 2012Approximately 71% of Glanbia Society members have voted in favour of the resolution to acquire majority ownership of Glanbia's dairy processing business as part of a joint venture with Glanbia...

Poultry and Egg Industry Remains Resilient - Bord Bia

Poultry and Egg Industry Remains Resilient - Bord Bia

08 Nov 2012Over 200 representatives from the Irish poultry and egg sector gathered in Monaghan today for Bord Bia's sixth biennial Poultry and Egg Conference.

Minister launches farm safety initiative in Cavan

Minister launches farm safety initiative in Cavan

02 Nov 2012The Minister for Agriculture Marine and Food Simon Coveney yesterday launched Irish Rural Link's Farm Safety Mentor Programme at Government Offices in Cavan.

Cootehill farmer wins top dairy prize

Cootehill farmer wins top dairy prize

16 Oct 2012A Cootehill family farm has won the national quality milk award programme described as "The Sam Maguire of Farming".

Up to 400 Cavan farmers join Dublin rally

Up to 400 Cavan farmers join Dublin rally

09 Oct 2012Up to 400 farmers from across County Cavan joined the mass rally in Dublin yesterday in what the IFA insist was a fight for the future of family farming.

Cavan farmers head for Dublin in 'Day of Action'

Cavan farmers head for Dublin in 'Day of Action'

09 Oct 2012Cavan farmers will today join their colleagues from across the country in a 'Day of Action' to fight for the future of family farming in Ireland and send a clear message to Government about...

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