Agri-Business
‘Inevitable’ that milk price will fall back further – Lakeland CEO
Milk price in the short-term is likely to contract even further in the months ahead as markets continue to determine...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Explosion and fire on Texas farm kills 18,000 cattle
Initial investigations into an explosion and massive fire at a Texas dairy farm, which killed an estimated 18,000 cows, suggest...
Agri-Business
Operating profit at Lakeland Dairies up 15%
Operating profit at Lakeland Dairies reached £28.7 million in 2022, an increase of £5.1 million (15%). The cross-border dairy processor...
N.Ireland
Graphic: Animal carcasses dumped at two locations in NI
Carcasses of calves and other animals have been found dumped at two separate sites in Northern Ireland in recent days....
Arable
Most UK soils deficient in key nutrients – NRM
A major survey has revealed that two thirds of all UK soils are deficient in the key nutrients of magnesium,...
N.Ireland
Tillage: Clubroot thrives in low-pH environment
Tillage specialists have confirmed that clubroot thrives in a low pH environment. This year has seen the disease flare up...
Agri-Business
Expansion accommodates further growth for Vaderstad
Despite the uncertainty over machinery sales over the last couple of months, manufacturers are pressing ahead with investment in new...
N.Ireland
Status Orange wind warning for two counties tomorrow
Met Éireann has this afternoon (Tuesday, April 11) issued a Status Orange warning for wind for two counties for tomorrow....
N.Ireland
Breeding Series 2023: Using sexed semen to increase components and fertility
Breeding Series 2023 in association with Eurogene, LIC and AI Services The main focus of Mervyn McRoberts’ breeding programme for the...
Agri-Business
Toomevara expansion brings savings for Abbey Machinery
Abbey Machinery of Toomevara, Co. Tipperary moved to its present site in 2016 and has recently added to its production...
N.Ireland
Vet warning to keep chocolate away from animals this Easter
Vets from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have urged the public to prioritise pet and animal safety this Easter by...
Agri-Business
Video: 40 years of selling John Deere celebrated by TFM
The 40-year partnership between Templetuohy Farm Machinery (TFM) and John Deere has proven to be a notable success for both...
Agri-Business
Dawn Meats relaunches management programme with UCD
Dawn Meats has announced the return of its Management Development Programme run in association with University College Dublin (UCD). The...
N.Ireland
Farmers must get paid properly for work they do – Ulster Bank
Farmers must get paid properly for they work they carry out and the investment that they make within their businesses....
Agri-Business
Hilton Foods drives 2022 revenues to £3.8bn
Provisional results for 2022 indicate that Hilton Foods group turnover amounted to £3.8 billion, up 16.5% on the previous calendar...
Agri-Business
Global egg prices expected to remain high in 2023
Global egg prices are expected to “stay relatively high throughout 2023”, especially in markets that have been hard hit by...
N.Ireland
Polish minister for agriculture resigns over Ukrainian grain imports
Poland’s Henryk Kowalczyk has announced his resignation from his post as Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Agriland understands. European...
Dairy
Breeding Series 2023: Increasing combined fat and protein by 182kg in 12 years
Breeding Series 2023 in association with Eurogene, LIC and AI Services Increasing fat and protein percentages in dairy cows can be...
