N.Ireland
Farmers could pay for TB tests under range of radical proposals
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today launched a public consultation on a range of proposals...
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Machinery
Hologram technology to hit high-tech tractor workshops
Case IH has teamed up with Microsoft for what it describes as an advanced “machinery” project. The goal is to...
Machinery
Pics: McHale adds another silage rake to its machine line-up
McHale has added a second silage rake to its growing dossier of machines. The latest addition is the twin-rotor R...
N.Ireland
Efficient lamb production: 'Genomics isn't just for pedigree breeders'
Genetic analysis could become a major selling point for commercial breeders too, farmers at the Northern Ireland sheep conference were...
N.Ireland
Efficient lamb production: 'Closing the gate could make you money'
Grass management measures as simple as closing the gate behind you could make your business more efficient, grassland advisor Gareth...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland TB rates surpass 12-year high
TB rates are continuing to spiral in Northern Ireland as the disease surpasses its worst rate in 12 years, according...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland TB rates surpass 12-year high
TB rates are continuing to spiral in Northern Ireland as the disease surpasses its worst rate in 12 years, according...
Agri Politics
Brexit talks hit 'squeaky bum' phase as crucial deadline looms
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, is mounting serious pressure on the UK government to deliver...
N.Ireland
Brexit talks hit ‘squeaky bum’ phase as crucial deadline looms
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, is mounting serious pressure on the UK government to deliver...
Machinery
Next FTMTA machinery auction all set for February
The Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) will run its second used tractor and machinery auction in February (2018). The...
Agri-Business
'CEO of the Year' award for head of Abbey Machinery
Abbey Machinery’s Clodagh Cavanagh received a ‘CEO of the Year’ award last week, at the IMAGE ‘Businesswoman of the Year...
Machinery
At a 'push', is this really smart?
Claas is literally shoving its latest innovation out to the masses; this time it’s a so-called ‘Smart Push’ bucket –...
Machinery
A 'Deere' move: Court stops machinery competitor using 'famous' colours
A US District Court in Kentucky recently ruled in favor of Deere & Company (John Deere) in a lawsuit that was...
Machinery
Wagon upgrade: Wider pick-up and new rotor drive
At this year’s Agritechnica show, Strautmann launched a new generation of its Giga-Vitesse CFS silage wagons. Strautmann has a significant...
Machinery
McCormick scoops up a 'utility' Tractor of the Year award
McCormick’s X6.440 VT-Drive tractor has notched up an award for the practical application of new technology – specifically for its continuously...
N.Ireland
Final £85 million of CAP payments to arrive in time for Christmas
Christmas has come early for farmers in Northern Ireland, as balance and full CAP payments will begin issuing in December....
Machinery
Seeing the wood for the trees: Komatsu 'top brass' land in Ireland
A delegation from Komatsu Forest recently visited the Rathcoole-based headquarters of McHale Plant Sales in Greenogue Industrial Estate, in the...
N.Ireland
Co. Down dairy farmer wins Holstein Australia scholarship
A Newtownards dairy farmer will soon be swapping the lush pastures of east Co. Down for the Australian outback. Heather...
