Agri-Business
Processed meat labelled 'probably cancer causing' by World Health Organisation
Red meat has been classified as probably carcinogenic to humans and processed meat has been classified as carcinogenic to humans in...
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N.Ireland
Simple things to protect against theft on the farm
As the nights draw in the Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) and NFU Mutual are urging farmers to review security arrangements...
N.Ireland
Simple things to protect against theft on the farm
As the nights draw in the Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) and NFU Mutual are urging farmers to review security arrangements...
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Man released without charge over €100,000 livestock theft
A man who was arrested yesterday (October 1) in connection with the theft of livestock to the value of €100,000...
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Man in Donegal arrested in connection with €100,000 livestock theft
A man in his 30s has been arrested in Donegal by An Garda Siochana in connection with the theft of...
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70% of farmers keep a gun in their house for protection
An Agriland poll has found that over 70% of farmers now keep a firearm in their house for protection. The...
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Over €8,000 worth of farming equipment stolen from community farm
Approximately €8,000 worth of farming equipment was stolen form the Cloughjordan Eco Village in Co. Tipperary, according to a member...
National Ploughing Championships
Best wellies for the Ploughing - we profile the contenders
A good pair of wellies will be essential for any farmer and anyone going to the Ploughing should have a...
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Farmers are least likely people to talk about stress or depression
Irish farmers rarely discuss personal problems like stress or depression, a new major study has found. The research was carried out...
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€25,000 up for grabs at 2016 BT Young Scientist Exhibition
Time is running out for students to enter the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSE). There are only 12...
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Tractor Pulling Championships to take place on September 20
The All-Ireland Tractor Pulling Championships and Family Fun Day take place on Sunday, September 20 at Limerick Racecourse. Kicking off...
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Video: Great footage of the barley harvest in Tipperary
Harvesting has finished up on many farms across the country and Tipperary is no exception. Robbie Ingram from Templemore, Co....
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Video: Great footage of spring barley being harvested in Carlow
The majority of the harvest is complete across the country and Paul Brennan of Skyfly Photography took to the fields...
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Brian May's trust to challenge UK badger culling trials
Former guitarist with rock band Queen – Brian May – is to challenge the lawfulness of UK badger cull licences,...
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Video: Get up close and personal with some cows
You can now get up close and personal with cows, without leaving the couch or chair that you’re sitting on....
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Video: Watch this koala chase down a farmer on a quad bike!
An Australian farmer driving her quad who was bringing her cows to the parlour for milking was recently chased by...
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Farmer gets engaged at local show using champion cow
Irish farmers take note! As it’s show season and your hard work for the year could pay off at your...
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Video: See the Tullow Show from a height with amazing drone footage
Paul Brennan of Skyfly Photography was at the Tullow Show and has recorded drone footage of the event with amazing...
