Top Stories of last week | Oct 13th
Most of the biggest headlines last week revolved around farming supports from Budget 2024. We provided anticipation, initial reaction and in-depth explanations.
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Some of the biggest outcomes included: €100 million in supports for the beef and sheep sectors; Measures to provide aid in the construction of slurry; and €8 million for tillage farmers.
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Monday
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Gardaí?in Naas, Co. Kildare stopped a tractor and trailer heavily loaded with hay bales attempting to cross a weight-restricted bridge. Read more
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Farmers tell us what they want hours before budget 2024. Read and watch more here
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OECD report calls for better targeting of EU farmer payments. Read more
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Tuesday
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What Budget 2024 means for farmers. Read more
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The upper age limit by which a person can claim full retirement relief under the CGT will be raised to 70. Read more
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First reactions to Budget 2024 outside Leinster House. Read and watch more here
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Wednesday
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Tirlán announced grain prices for Harvest 2023. Read more
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‘Record’ financial report for company owned by Danny Healy-Rae. Read more
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Some factors to consider for beef farmers before housing cattle. Read more
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Thursday
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The Irish Charolais Cattle Society has announced that it has relocated its offices to a new location based in Co. Kildare. Read more
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What age should replacement ewes be first mated at? Read more
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A group of forest owners has issued a strong warning of the potential for a “national disaster” should a ‘destructive’ beetle enter the country. Read more
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Friday
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ICSA has called for a further expansion to the slurry spreading deadline. Read more
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Gardaí in Clones, Co. Monaghan are appealing for witnesses to the theft of a large quantity of barbed and sheep wire from Clones Agri Supplies. Read more
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All that the AXA National Dairy Show has to offer. Read more