They are also happy about the weather conditions in recent weeks.
Farmers say things are looking up as attention turns to 2025 and a new government.
Warmer weather in recent weeks means there has been less reliance on fodder supplies as we head into winter.
2023 was something of a washout with many farmers having to turn to alternative methods to feed their livestock.
IFA President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman says things are looking up for farmers towards the end of the year:
Laois Woman To Give Speech At COP29 On Climate Smart Chefs
Laura Kirwan will give a talk in her role as Sustainability Lead with Dublin company, Nutritics.
Parents' Voices Are Being Ignored on Westmeath Asylum Seeker Site-Dymphna Cuniffe
Ms Cuniffe is a Fianna Fail Longford-Westmeath candidate in the upcoming General Election.
Midlands Has The Lowest Percentage Of People With A Third Level Qualification
The figure in the region is below 50% of 25 - 64 year olds.
American Fast Food Chain To Make Its Way To Ireland From Next Year
It's expected around 300 new jobs will be created.
Westmeath Shop Manager Believes Technology Won't Replace Store Staff
A new three-part series is reimagining Athlone to have stores with augmented reality features.
"Attack Squads" In Sinn Féin Target Those They Don't Like - Stanley
He claims a meeting was called where it was suggested four people would be forced out of the party.
Midlands Gardaí Issue Fog Warning For Motorists
They recommend people not to travel unnecessarily.
Nineteen Female Candidates to Contest General Election In Midlands
The amount of female candidates nationally has risen more than 40% from the last election.
Midlands Average Monthly Rent Is Almost €2,000
Every county in Ireland has seen a rise in the cost of rent.
"No Injuries Reported" Following Vehicle Fire In Westmeath
The incident happen just before 5:00am this morning.
Man Remains In Custody Following Fatal Assault In Laois Hotel
The Gardaí were alerted to the incident shortly before 8pm yesterday evening.
Calls For The Re-Establishment Of Town Councils
An election candidate for Longford-Westmeath claims they were more efficient than the current model.
Over 70% Of People Know Nothing About Pneumonia
Today marks World Pneumonia Day.
8 In 10 People Have No Plans Made For Their Own Funeral
A quarter of people also said they have no intention of doing so.
Westmeath Councillors Seeking Legal Advice On Lissywollen Accommodation Centre
The site will facilitate up to 1,000 male asylum seekers if completed.
Ireland Has "Unique" Position With US Companies According To Laois Candidate
It's down to language and cultural links.
Second Fog Warning Issued For Midlands
The warning comes into effect at 6 pm this evening.
Sinn Féin Would Make Offaly "Leading County" In Solving Homeless Crisis Says Candidate
The Tullamore councillor is now running for a seat in the Dáil after securing her first seat on Offaly County Council this summer.
Series Of Homes Ransacked In Offaly Burglaries
Gardaí in Tullamore are asking the public to get in touch with any information they may have.
Midlands Carers Honoured At Awards Ceremony
Carer's in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath were awarded at the ceremony.
