The Teagasc Forestry Development Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have announced an extension...
Author: Munster Express
Falling cattle numbers should be a wake-up call for policy makers
Falling cattle numbers should be a wake-up call for policy makers
ICSA Beef chair John Cleary has said that the 3.8% drop in the national cattle herd – amounting to more than 276,000 head...
Farmers at their wits’ end over Department treatment
Farmers at their wits’ end over Department treatment
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said that the association is increasingly alarmed by the growing number of farmers who feel...
Tirlán June milk price 49.08 cpl
Tirlán June milk price 49.08 cpl
Tirlán will pay a total of 49.08 cent per litre (cpl) (including VAT) for June creamery milk supplies at 3.6% butterfat...
Dairy farmers urged to focus on improving work-life balance
Dairy farmers urged to focus on improving work-life balance
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Michael Healy-Rae has called on dairy farmers to reflect on their work-life...
Farming News Briefs
Farming News Briefs
Farm manager apprenticeship programme open for applications Teagasc are accepting applications for the Level 7 Farm Manager...
Calls for renewed commitment on farm safety
Calls for renewed commitment on farm safety
Last week was Farm Safety Week (21-27 July) and the HSA (Health and Safety Authority) has urged farmers, farmers’...
Two month hosepipe ban for Waterford
Two month hosepipe ban for Waterford
Uisce Éireann has confirmed to The Munster Express that a Water Conservation Order — commonly known as a hosepipe ban — will...
World Drowning prevention day: Friday 25th July
World Drowning prevention day: Friday 25th July
World Drowning Prevention Day this year is Friday, 25 July. The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are remembering...
Samaritans Awareness Day, Thursday, 24 July
Samaritans Awareness Day, Thursday, 24 July
Samaritans is the nationwide charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. We support all areas and any...
Road user alert: South Quays night-time lane closure
Road user alert: South Quays night-time lane closure
Waterford City and County Council is advising the public and road users that night-time resurfacing works will take place on...
BBQ tips during the scorching weather!
BBQ tips during the scorching weather!
Safefood is providing crucial advice to ensure your food is safe, delicious, and enjoyable, as people fire up the barbecues...
