Agriland Team

Revisited: What takes place behind the scenes at the Keenan factory in Co. Carlow?
Revisited: What takes place behind the scenes at the Keenan factory in Co. Carlow?

The following article is not necessarily beef related. However, we feel it deserves an honourable mention, as it’s not everyday...

Speculation mounts over possible New Year’s Day beef protest
Speculation mounts over possible New Year’s Day beef protest

Speculation is rife that a farmer protest is being planned to take place outside a retail distribution center on Wednesday...

Sheep advice: Time to stock up on lambing essentials
Sheep advice: Time to stock up on lambing essentials

The lambing season may be underway on some farms but, for the majority of farmers, their ewes won’t lamb down...

Extreme tractor run chartered for charity to Mayo…from London
Extreme tractor run chartered for charity to Mayo…from London

Preparations are well underway for a tractor run with an “extreme” twist – which will travel from the UK capital...

GMIT supports female food entrepreneurs across Europe
GMIT supports female food entrepreneurs across Europe

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) has become a key driver in conducting research and producing resources aimed at boosting...

GMIT supports female food entrepreneurs across Europe
GMIT supports female food entrepreneurs across Europe

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) has become a key driver in conducting research and producing resources aimed at boosting...

What was the best-selling individual tractor (model) in Ireland in 2019?
What was the best-selling individual tractor (model) in Ireland in 2019?

AgriLand has been busy delving through raw (registration) statistics to find the best-selling individual tractor models in the Republic of...

Auction report: Mix of marques goes ‘under the hammer’ at on-farm sale
Auction report: Mix of marques goes ‘under the hammer’ at on-farm sale

An auction of tractors and other equipment took place on Tuesday, December 10, at Augers Farm, Methwold, Norfolk (England). The...

What are my options when it comes to empty ewes?
What are my options when it comes to empty ewes?

As we edge closer to the lambing season, the next job for many farmers across the country will be to...

Look back: Progressive and open…leading the way in Ontario, Canada
Look back: Progressive and open…leading the way in Ontario, Canada

In July, AgriLand took an insightful trip with the Grain Farmers of Ontario, Canada. Last year, Ireland was the biggest...

Job seekers: Check out the latest roles in the agri sector…
Job seekers: Check out the latest roles in the agri sector…

A number of interesting and challenging jobs are available in the agriculture sector at the moment, across a range of...

Video: Jovial Jerseys in jumpers the star attractions in festive footage
Video: Jovial Jerseys in jumpers the star attractions in festive footage

The unusual sight of four Jersey cows kitted out in matching Christmas jumpers with their farmer owner is the centre-piece...

Revisited: A feed bill of $10,000/month to deal with a 20-month drought in the US
Revisited: A feed bill of $10,000/month to deal with a 20-month drought in the US

The final farm stop when AgriLand visited Texas earlier this year was to Steven Anderson – a Beefmaster cattle breeder – located...

Dairy throwback: Keeping labour to a minimum and automation to a maximum
Dairy throwback: Keeping labour to a minimum and automation to a maximum

Today we will take a look back at one of the Dutch dairy farms AgriLand had the privilege of visiting...

Revisited: How a US mart selling up to 110,000 head annually operates
Revisited: How a US mart selling up to 110,000 head annually operates

Following on from the visit to the Wrangler Feedyard in the US, the next stop – for an Irish delegation...

Top 12 last-minute Christmas presents for farmers
Top 12 last-minute Christmas presents for farmers

Buying the perfect Christmas gift for farmers can often be a tricky business; something we at AgriLand know all too...

John Deere to cull a significant chunk of its dealer groups?
John Deere to cull a significant chunk of its dealer groups?

It has been widely reported during recent weeks that John Deere has informed its European agricultural equipment dealers that it plans...

Revisited: Inside the gates of a 50,000 head feedlot in Texas
Revisited: Inside the gates of a 50,000 head feedlot in Texas

Up next is the first of the international beef farms that AgriLand visited in May 2019 – as part of...