Irish Independent - Farming - 2020-01-28

• We can’t pit younger and older farmers against each other in the generation game
• Beef Plan leaders admit question marks over funds
• Store lamb finishers enjoy €20-25/head windfall
• Farmers are spooked because they don’t know who or what to believe on environmen­tal issues
• Red tape holding back the potential of hemp farming
• Rising to the challenge of sustainabl­e growth
• Teagasc model targets €2,500/ha net profit
• Dairy and beef farmers need clear ground rules on what they expect from contract rearing
• All the ewes are bedded on straw — it’s expensive but worth it
• Factories
• In the know...
• Strong mart prices means believing in factory prices
• Factory trade stuck in neutral — but supplies are tightening
• Jury’s out on young farmers supports
• Pottinger ‘here to stay’ as company opens new admin and customer base
• Tom Fallon
• Local community meetings to help reduce rural crime

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