Joe Griffin

Nitrogen and phosphorus limits
Nitrogen and phosphorus limits

Farmers are being notified today of the interim Nitrogen statement covering cattle numbers held on the farm for the first...

Claas expand in China
Claas expand in China

Agri-engineering equipment company Claas is planning a major expansion of its business in China. This company is planning a majority...

New wind farm guidelines expected this year
New wind farm guidelines expected this year

New guidelines for the construction of wind farm are expected to be published by the end of 2013. Minister Pat...

People more conscious of food ingredients – FSAI
People more conscious of food ingredients – FSAI

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published research into the impact of the horse meat contamination issue on...

Katana 65 for forage harvesting
Katana 65 for forage harvesting

The Katana 65 introduces the largest cutting cylinder in the industry with new features in virtually every area designed to...

New Fella centre-drawbar mower works both sides
New Fella centre-drawbar mower works both sides

The new 3m Fella SM 3065 Trans KC, trailed mower conditioner is a clean sheet design that introduces a range...

New model joins Fella ‘Transport’ tedder range
New model joins Fella ‘Transport’ tedder range

The new TH 11008 Trans tedder from Fella is the second model in its latest “Transport” range, which has already...

Cavan farmer dies in tragic accident
Cavan farmer dies in tragic accident

A Cavan farmer has died in a farming accident on Friday. Pat Bradley, 57, was in Dungimmon, off Mount Nugent....

Agreement with China for export of horses
Agreement with China for export of horses

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney TD, today welcomed the agreement of the Chinese authorities to...

Massey Ferguson announce 6600 Series
Massey Ferguson announce 6600 Series

The MF 6600 Series from Massey Ferguson introduces the highest power four cylinder tractors on the market. “Massey Ferguson has...

Dairy Farmers warned of boom and bust
Dairy Farmers warned of boom and bust

With the abolition of the milk quota looming, Ireland’s dairy industry is set for some major changes. John Cawley, owner...

Investigation underway on “indiscriminate” bird poisoning
Investigation underway on “indiscriminate” bird poisoning

Dozens of birds have died in County Meath this past week, under circumstances that some believe are suspicious. Dr Maurice...

This year’s seed crops “may exceed expectations”
This year’s seed crops “may exceed expectations”

The warm weather in recent days has already had an effect on seed crops across the country, with this year’s...

Holidaymakers warned of Illegal Produce
Holidaymakers warned of Illegal Produce

 Bringing back novel or exotic food and plant products from some countries could result in serious disease and unwanted pests....

Ash Dieback: The Warning Signs
Ash Dieback: The Warning Signs

DARD have outlined the warning signs for Ash dieback. Speaking after the launch of the All Ireland Chalara Control Strategy,...

Animal Transporters warned of Hot Weather Risks
Animal Transporters warned of Hot Weather Risks

Farmers and hauliers are reminded to take extra care to protect any livestock when transporting them during warm weather. A...

Minister issues Warning on Wildfires
Minister issues Warning on Wildfires

Tom Hayes T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for forestry today...

Call for firms to join Food Chains
Call for firms to join Food Chains

Food Chains for Competitive Advantage is an EU funded programme supported by Bord Bia based on helping food and drink...