Agri-Business
'Brussels red tape will be scrapped so UK farmers can get on with farming'
Red tape from being a member of the EU will be scrapped to help British farmers get on and grow fantastic...
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Pig/Poultry
Case of bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of chickens in Wales
A case of avian influenza (bird flu) H5N8 has been confirmed in a backyard flock of chickens and ducks in...
Arable
Straw prices continue to average close to €20/bale
As we start the New Year straw prices continue to remain strong with 4X4 round bales making close to €20/bale...
Agri-Business
5 things that need to be looked at in order to tackle food waste
With around 88m tonnes of food waste generated annually in the EU, the European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety,...
Other
'20-year EU ban on US beef has been in effect far too long'
There is no doubt that US beef products are safe and the 20-year EU ban [on US beef] has been...
Dairy
Fall in prices at the first Global Dairy Trade auction of 2017
The first Global Dairy Trade auction of 2017 has seen prices at the event fall 3.9%. The drop follows a...
Beef
Low incidences of TSE found in the EU - Report
The EFSA recently published its first EU summary report on the monitoring of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) in cattle, sheep...
Grass
Increase in grass growth in the North, despite volatile season
Grass growth in the North last year was up 21% compared with the 2007-2015 long term average, according to figures from...
Arable
World grain production to reach record highs in 2016/2017
World grain production is expected to reach record highs of 2,084m tonne during the 2016/2017 harvesting year, according to the...
Dairy
Dutch dairy FrieslandCampina cuts January guaranteed milk price
The FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for raw milk for January 2017 is €34.50/100kg of milk, a decrease of €3.00 compared to...
N.Ireland
Details for the new 4-day Balmoral Show revealed
Saturday will become the new Friday at Balmoral Show, according to RUAS Chief Executive Colin McDonald. All of the championship...
N.Ireland
Details for the new 4-day Balmoral Show revealed
Saturday will become the new Friday at Balmoral Show, according to RUAS Chief Executive Colin McDonald. All of the championship...
Environment
'Global leaders must deliver on climate change promises'
World leaders need to renew their enthusiasm in the New Year and deliver on their promises to tackle climate change,...
Dairy
Consumption of cows' milk on a 'downward trend'
EU consumption of cows’ drinking milk is on a downward trend, because of a change in life style but also...
Pig/Poultry
New technology to revolutionise energy from poultry manure market
Limerick-based agri-technology business BHSL has agreed €13m in sales of its manure-to-energy technology which is aimed at transforming the environmental...
EU
Commissioner Hogan wants a stronger, fairer food chain in 2017
The Commissioner for Agriculture, Phil Hogan has said that he is very pleased that as the year draws to an...
Machinery
What to look out for when buying a second hand tractor
If you are interested in purchasing a second hand tractor it is important to take your time inspecting the machine,...
Beef
Scientists develop system to remove phosphorus from slurry
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have developed a mobile system for removing phosphorus from cattle and, potentially, pig...
