New farm safety measures aim to reduce risk on farms
IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chair Alice Doyle said new farm safety measures announced by Minister Martin Heydon will support farmers in safeguarding...
Specialised learning programmes launched for employees in the Dairy sector
The establishment of new upskilling and talent development learning programmes for professionals in the Dairy sector was announced on Monday by University College Cork...
Teagasc launch ‘Pig Staff Induction Module’ – an interactive online learning...
The Teagasc Pig Department in conjunction with the Health and Safety Authority and FBD Insurance launched their Pig Staff Induction Module, Friday, 9th June....
Dairy farmers cannot sustain further cuts to milk price
In advance of milk price announcements, IFA Dairy Chairman Stephen Arthur has warned milk processors that farmers cannot afford any further cuts to milk...
Sustainable production remains a top priority for Irish dairy farmers
Dairy farmers are fully committed to taking further steps to enhancing sustainability and to ensuring that dairy continues to be produced in the most...
IFA encourage farmers to be SunSmart
As the Irish weather becomes increasingly warmer over the summer months, IFA National Farm Family and Social Affairs Chair Alice Doyle is encouraging farmers...
Industry to meet to examine the future of Irish milk production
A radical assessment of the future of Irish milk production is the timely and critical theme of this year’s Fine-Tuning Irish Dairy Conference, which...
IFA Issue Road Safety Appeal for Silage Season
With the silage cutting season underway, the IFA is appealing to drivers of farming machinery and other road users to share the road safely.
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ICMSA say beef processors’ feedlot option threatens winter finishing
The Chairperson of ICMSA’s Livestock Committee, Des Morrison, has again expressed his concerns regarding Irish beef price. Mr Morrison said that comparison showed that...
East Cork farmer delighted with baled silage quality
James Spillane farms near Conna village in East Cork. James and his daughter Rachel have a dairy farming partnership and milk 120 Friesian cows....
