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Farming News - Latest Farming News
Written by Cian Mac Sweeny
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith announced yesterday the commencement of payments under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Farmers will receive €40 per cow on a rolling basis in respect of the 2009 born calves, as further animals become eligible.
Read more... [Suckler Payments Announced]

Farming News - Latest Farming News
Written by Cian Mac Sweeny
Monday, 25 January 2010
Trevor Sargent TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has called on all producers and the public to vote to decide the new EU Organic Logo. This new logo will be a compulsory addition to any organic produce that originates from any of the 27 Member States.
Read more... [Vote On New Organic Logo]

Farming News - Latest Farming News
Written by Cian Mac Sweeny
Friday, 22 January 2010
IFA President John Bryan called for an immediate increase in cattle prices at a recent meeting in Dublin with the major meat factories, saying it is absolutely vital for winter finishers.
Read more... [Cattle Prices Could Rise]