Dairy
Milk Price Indicator to be reinstated in Northern Ireland
The decision has been made by the Ulster Farmers’ Union’s Dairy Committee to reinstate its Milk Price Indicator (MPI). The...
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Rural Life
Video: From planting to harvesting, see what it's like farming in the US
Drone footage from Illinois in the US shows the different stages of planting, growing and harvesting corn in the US. The...
Other
Cyclist injured after being hit by John Deere tractor hauling a slurry tank
Gardai in Navan, Co. Meath are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist, a male in his 50s, was knocked off...
Machinery
Word 'spreads' about Moscha's slurry Swivel Spout
Castleagri is owned by Dermot Tobin, who has been a farmer in Ireland for the past 30 years. He is...
Dairy
What can farmers expect from a BVD herd investigation?
Herds with calves that test positive for BVD in 2017 will be required to undergo a herd investigation by a...
Machinery
No question of kicking the bucket, as Keenan embraces the tub
Keenan, part of the Alltech empire, unveiled one of its brand new tub feeders at last week’s FTMTA Farm Machinery...
Agri-Business
Danone to cut costs by €1 billion as dairy experiences slow turnaround in Europe
Danone plans deliver €1 billion in savings by 2020, after a slower turnaround of dairy in Europe and major market...
EU
CETA trade deal approved in European Parliament
The European Parliament has passed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada. Following a vote in...
Agri-Business
After a 'period of significant change' FBD invests €2.5m in rebrand
FBD, one of Ireland’s largest property and casualty insurers, has launched its new brand proposition today following a €2.5m investment...
Machinery
Tyre dealer in the west awarded Michelin Exelagri dealer status
Co. Galway dealer Kevin Burke Tyres has been awarded Michelin Exelagri dealer status for its agricultural tyre business. Based in Athenry,...
Machinery
Is a new alternative to the iconic Land Rover Defender on the way?
The founder of a large chemical company has announced plans to create 4X4 off-roader which mirrors the Land Rover Defender....
Agri-Business
'Farmers should make sure their will is up-to-date and reflects their wishes'
Farmers should make sure their will is up-to-date and reflects their wishes, Karen Walsh, a solicitor specialising in agricultural law has...
Rural Life
Valentine's Day: 7 realities of going out with a farmer
Valentine’s Day is upon us, the annual day where cards, flowers and chocolates are exchanged, but if you’re part of...
Pig/Poultry
23,000 birds destroyed in the UK following suspected case of bird flu
A suspected case of bird flu in a poultry flock of approximately 23,000 birds has been announced near Redgrave, in...
Agri-Business
Farmers called on to take part in Brexit protest
Farmers, those in the farm supply chain business, hauliers and any business and individuals affected by Brexit, are being asked...
N.Ireland
Online applications only accepted in Northern Ireland from now on
All future applications for agri-schemes in Northern Ireland must be submitted online, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
N.Ireland
Online applications only accepted in Northern Ireland from now on
All future applications for agri-schemes in Northern Ireland must be submitted online, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
Dairy
SMP intervention stocks may well remain at current levels
The European Commission is unlikely to sell much of its skimmed milk powder (SMP) stocks out of intervention before the...
