N.Ireland
Farmers in the North must capitalise on the opportunities of Brexit
If farmers and food businesses in Northern Ireland accept Brexit is going to happen, then they must look at how...
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Machinery
Video: Big but 'light' Bargam sets the scene for spraying
Farmec Ireland, based close to Drumree, Co. Meath, exhibited an imposing Bargam self-propelled sprayer at the recent FTMTA Farm Machinery Show. The model...
Machinery
Pics: Check out the latest ATVs and utility vehicles from Bombardier
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is continuing to target farmers with its latest line of Can-Am off-road vehicles. BRP is one of the...
Opinion
It’s time we got a Brexit perspective from the feed compounding sector
The silence from Ireland’s compound animal feed industry, regarding the impact of Brexit on the sector, has been pretty deafening....
N.Ireland
Northern agri-food innovation scheme worth €1 million
A grant scheme worth almost £900,000 (€1.06m), aimed at stimulating innovation in the agri-food industry, has re-opened in Northern Ireland....
N.Ireland
Northern agri-food innovation scheme worth €1 million
A grant scheme worth almost £900,000 (€1.06m), aimed at stimulating innovation in the agri-food industry, has re-opened in Northern Ireland....
Machinery
Video: Machinery giants set out their stalls for SIMA
The massive SIMA show takes place at Paris Nord Villepinte, France, from Sunday, February 26 to Thursday, March 2. Almost...
N.Ireland
Four calves have lucky escape after falling into slurry tank
Four calves had a lucky escape recently after they fell into a slurry tank at Ashfield Road, Clogher, Co. Tyrone....
N.Ireland
Four calves have lucky escape after falling into slurry tank
Four calves had a lucky escape recently after they fell into a slurry tank at Ashfield Road, Clogher, Co. Tyrone....
EU
Russia's import ban on EU pig products is illegal - WTO
Russia’s import bans on live pigs, pork and other pig products from the EU is illegal under international trade rules,...
EU
US and China drive value of EU agri-food exports to record high in 2016
The annual value of EU agri-food exports in 2016 reached a new record level with total exports reaching €130.7 billion,...
N.Ireland
Farmers in the North should prepare for a 'world without direct subsidies'
Farmers in Northern Ireland may well have to prepare for a life without direct agricultural support subsidies according to James...
Agri-Business
Farmers in the North should prepare for a ‘world without direct subsidies’
Farmers in Northern Ireland may well have to prepare for a life without direct agricultural support subsidies according to James...
Machinery
Rolls-Royce to supply Claas with 5,000 engines per year
To comply with the latest emissions regulations, Rolls-Royce will supply both Claas and JCB with its MTU engines. Claas plans to...
Machinery
Deere remains 'solidly profitable despite soft market conditions'
Deere & Company recorded earnings of $194m for the quarter ending January 29 (2017). This compares with $254m for the same period...
Dairy
EU milk production decreases in December, ends year ahead of 2015 levels
EU milk production decreased by 3.4% in December 2016 on the corresponding month in 2015, the latest figures from the...
N.Ireland
Sheep numbers in the North reach highest level since 2004
The number of sheep in Northern Ireland last December was 1,363,500 head, the highest level on record since December 2004,...
N.Ireland
Sheep numbers in the North reach highest level since 2004
The number of sheep in Northern Ireland last December was 1,363,500 head, the highest level on record since December 2004,...
