Agriland Team

The threat of weeds now greater than at any time in human history
The threat of weeds now greater than at any time in human history

Using data from the world’s longest-running experiment - the Rothamsted Research Broadbalk wheat trial in Hertfordshire in the UK - the researchers...

World’s ‘largest tractor company’ appoints new CEO
World’s ‘largest tractor company’ appoints new CEO

Mahindra & Mahindra - a utility vehicle manufacturing giant that claims to be the world's largest tractor company (by volume)...

Agritechnica postponed until March 2022
Agritechnica postponed until March 2022

The DLG (German Agricultural Society) has decided to postpone the Agritechnica exhibition until March 2022. The DLG said this morning...

Chickens ‘disposed of’ due to unauthorised antibiotic concerns
Chickens ‘disposed of’ due to unauthorised antibiotic concerns

Carton Bros, the company that produces the Manor Farm chicken brand, has said that a number of birds were "disposed...

Reducing the carbon footprint of dairy cows
Reducing the carbon footprint of dairy cows

One environmental issue on the horizon is climate change and how dairy farms can reduce their carbon footprint. Brian Finch,...

Decision to unilaterally extend Northern Ireland Protocol grace period deemed rash
Decision to unilaterally extend Northern Ireland Protocol grace period deemed rash

A member of the House of Lords’ in the UK has claimed that the British government was extremely premature in...

‘Youniverse’: New Holland to hold digital agri machinery fair
‘Youniverse’: New Holland to hold digital agri machinery fair

New Holland is set to hold a “Youniverse” digital fair, a 10-day online event where farmers and prospective customers can...

56% decline in shipments of Irish sheepmeat to the UK in January 2021
56% decline in shipments of Irish sheepmeat to the UK in January 2021

Imports of Irish sheepmeat to the UK fell by 56% in January of this year, with overall imports of fresh...

CAFRE update on protein crops
CAFRE update on protein crops

The recently announced Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Protein Crop Scheme, and the financial support it offers,...

Chemical fertilisers reduce the level of bacteria in soil
Chemical fertilisers reduce the level of bacteria in soil

Chemical fertilisers reduce the number of nutrient solubilising bacteria associated with the roots of wheat, according to new research. A...

Live exports: Over 80% rise in cattle exported to Northern Ireland in 2021
Live exports: Over 80% rise in cattle exported to Northern Ireland in 2021

Irish live exports have seen a boost in the number of cattle moving across the border to Northern Ireland this...

Carnaross dairy sale see prices reach €3,520
Carnaross dairy sale see prices reach €3,520

Carnaross Mart, based in Co. Meath, hosted its monthly dairy sale last Wednesday (March 17), with the sale consisting of 110...

Lely and ID Agro enter into partnership for modular feed kitchens
Lely and ID Agro enter into partnership for modular feed kitchens

After jointly introducing the first modular feed kitchen in 2017, robot manufacturer Lely and barn innovator ID Agro have now...

Video: Aussie farmers seek urgent action to combat ‘mice plague’
Video: Aussie farmers seek urgent action to combat ‘mice plague’

Farmers in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have called on their government to take action amid a...

DeLaval launches ‘Think Big’ initiative for dairy farmers looking to expand
DeLaval launches ‘Think Big’ initiative for dairy farmers looking to expand

To help meet the demand from dairy farmers looking to expand, DeLaval has launched its ‘Think Big’ initiative. According to...

Speakers announced for Meat Business Women UK and Ireland conference in May
Speakers announced for Meat Business Women UK and Ireland conference in May

KFC Global CEO Tony Lowings, Co-op Food CEO Jo Whitfield and 2 Sisters Food Group founder Ranjit Singh have been...

GDT announces first index drop in 9 outings
GDT announces first index drop in 9 outings

The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has posted a decrease in index for the first time in nine outings –...

EU introduces new import control measures
EU introduces new import control measures

The European Commission has launched the EU’s new import control system: ICS2. This represents a major reinforcement of the Customs...