Niamh Murphy

nmurphy@farmersjournal.ie

'Cattle are great, but the chickens pay the bills'

Despite a high initial investment, poultry is a viable option and offers a good lifestyle, farmers told the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 30 September 2026

'Cattle are great, but the chickens pay the bills'

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'Flat rate farmers are not disadvantaged', Revenue tells Oireachtas

'Flat rate farmers are not disadvantaged', Revenue tells Oireachtas

NEWS 30 September 2026

Murrin making a ‘laughing stock’ of Bord Bia quality assurance scheme – IFA

Murrin making a ‘laughing stock’ of Bord Bia quality assurance scheme – IFA

NEWS 30 September 2026

Heat stress is not just a summertime issue, Teagasc poultry conference hears

Heat stress is not just a summertime issue, Teagasc poultry conference hears

Heat stress is not just a summertime issue, Teagasc poultry conference hears

NEWS 30 September 2026

‘Very real danger rising costs are becoming unsustainable’ - ICSA

‘Very real danger rising costs are becoming unsustainable’ - ICSA

‘Very real danger rising costs are becoming unsustainable’ - ICSA

NEWS 28 September 2026

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Irish Ferries issued notice on alleged animal-welfare regulation breaches

Irish Ferries issued notice on alleged animal-welfare regulation breaches

Several NGOs have issued a formal notice to Irish Ferries on alleged breaches of animal-welfare regulations. The company has 15 days to respond before legal action is considered.

NEWS 24 September 2026

New AI tool aims to take on-farm decision stress out of succession

New AI tool aims to take on-farm decision stress out of succession

Furrow aims to remove the fumbling that can happen when a successor takes over the farm.

NEWS 24 September 2026

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Common sense is needed when it comes to slurry management, so that farmers can make the best use of available nutrients, protect fodder supplies and avoid unnecessary costs, the ICSA said.

NEWS 24 September 2026

Weekend weather: scattered showers for weekend and highs of 19°C

Weekend weather: scattered showers for weekend and highs of 19°C

Met Éireann has forecast highs of 19°C, with unsettled conditions for next week.

NEWS 24 September 2026

VAT changes: 'small farmer is losing out' ICOS tells Oireachtas

VAT changes: 'small farmer is losing out' ICOS tells Oireachtas

The new flat-rate VAT figure has left farmers losing money when selling at the mart, has caused significant damage to mart business and is leaving them at a competitive disadvantage, ICOS said.

NEWS 24 September 2026

Livestock rate of VAT must be reduced in Budget 2027 - Kenny

Livestock rate of VAT must be reduced in Budget 2027 - Kenny

Deputy Martin Kenny said that non-VAT-registered farmers have been unfairly penalised financially this year as a result of the Government’s budget decisions last year.

NEWS 24 September 2026

El Niño to increase Irish food prices in 2027 and 2028

El Niño to increase Irish food prices in 2027 and 2028

Environmental scientist Tara Shine told Morning Ireland that this El Niño will affect our food systems and result in an increase in food prices for the next two years.

NEWS 24 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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