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Teagasc: Irish milk costs among lowest in world

A detailed study of competitiveness in the main sectors of Irish agriculture has found that the country is still one of the lowest cash cost producers of milk globally.

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Teagasc predicts increase in milk price, challenges for beef

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Teagasc forum helps tillage farmers through tough year

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Teagasc: Farm incomes to fall during year

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Family farm incomes to rise 5% next year: Teagasc review

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New Zealand's Reserve Bank warns of escalating debts among dairy farmers

Builders will be the main dairy jobs boom beneficiaries

At the launch of a new report on the Economic Impact of the Irish Bio-Economy, Teagasc Director Professor Gerry Boyle; Dr Eoin Grealis, SEMRU (NUIG); Prof Cathal O’Donoghue of Teagasc; and Dr Peter Heffernan, CEO, Marine Institute.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2015

Teagasc: Dairy income to fall 40% but outlook mixed

It will be another year of mixed fortunes in Irish agriculture, according to a mid-year Teagasc assessment of the sector.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2015

Big opportunity for dairy farmers

The impact of dairy farming on the recovery of the rural economy was highlighted at a conference hosted by Teagasc and ICOS last week to mark the elimination of the EU milk quota system.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2015

Farming sector is financially sound, says report’

The financial structure of the farming sector is sound, according to a new report published yesterday.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2015

Farm incomes set to fall sharply in 2015

Income could drop by 25% in the new year, following an estimated 2% dip this year.

Mon, 29 Dec, 2014

‘Dark horse’ competitors may come from home rather than abroad in an open market

Eamonn Pitts looks at what the International Farm Comparison Network’s report means for dairy farmers

Thu, 31 Jan, 2013

Green energy entrepreneurs on verge of leaving sector, conference told

PIONEERING entrepreneurs who have invested €200 million in renewable energy are on the verge of leaving the sector, yesterday’s Teagasc National Bioenergy Conference heard.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2011

‘30% drop in off-farm employment being exposed by downturn’

THE Celtic Tiger hid a serious issue regarding jobs in rural areas, but that is now being unmasked by the economic downturn which has seen a massive 30% decline in off-farm employment, a Teagasc conference was told in Cork yesterday.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2009

Teagasc: Only 20% of beef farms are economically viable businesses

ONLY one fifth of the country’s 60,000 beef farms are economically viable businesses when the value of family labour and capital invested in livestock and machinery is considered.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2008

GM-free island could cost €40m a year

A COMPLETE ban on genetically modified crops and animal feed stuffs could cost Ireland nearly €40 million per year.

Thu, 03 May, 2007

Teagasc warns of WTO wipeout

TEAGASC, the State body responsible for the development of agriculture and food, yesterday warned that World Trade Organisation (WTO) reforms would undermine the livelihoods of thousands of Irish farm families.

Wed, 05 Jul, 2006

Seminars highlight quota worries

THE lack of milk quota availability has been identified as the most significant barrier to expansion in dairying.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2006

Tillage farmers must adjust operations

Carlow: Most tillage farmers will need to adjust their farming operations with de-coupled payments if profitability is to be maintained.

Fri, 28 Jan, 2005

Land costs make Irish farming less competitive

THE high cost of land is a potential barrier to the future competitive-ness of Irish farming, according to a Teagasc study.

Fri, 07 Jan, 2005

Majority of tillage farmers could lose under CAP, says economist

Carlow: Two-thirds of tillage farmers will be worse off as a result of CAP reform unless they change their system of farming, according to Teagasc analysis.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2004

Agricultural income rises by 2.2% in 2003

THERE were mixed fortunes for farmers involved in major enterprises in 2003. Beef and tillage producers experienced some upturn in margins, but dairy, sheep and pig farmers all suffered a drop.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2003

Farmers can expect small drop in income next year

DECLINING output and rising costs could add up to a small fall in Irish farm incomes in 2004, according to Teagasc economist, Liam Connolly.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2003