Machinery
Should the equivalent of an NCT be introduced for tractors?
Last week saw a coroner in Northern Ireland call for the introduction of MOT/NCT tests for all farm machinery. It...
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Dairy
Glanbia and Lakelands increase milk price for January supplies
Glanbia has confirmed that it will pay its milk suppliers 31c/L, including VAT, for January manufacturing milk supplies. It is...
Grass
Over rolling high moisture grasses will knock silage quality for six
Over rolling high moisture grass in-silo serves only to significantly reduce silage quality, according to Sil-All’s global product manager Gordon...
Agri-Business
Falling farm income forces farmer to diversify into brewery venture
A farmer in Co. Laois has been forced to diversify and set up his own craft brewery business on the...
Dairy
Low body condition score predisposes dairy cows to lameness
There is a strong link between body condition score (BCS) and cows’ predisposition to lameness, according to UK veterinarian Roger...
Rural Life
Pregnant women advised to avoid animals that are lambing or calving
Pregnant women who come into close contact with sheep or cows during lambing and calving are advised that they may risk...
Agri-Business
Counterfeit pesticides cost Ireland €15m each year report shows
A total of 15.2% of sales are lost in Ireland each year due to counterfeit pesticides, a loss of €15m,...
N.Ireland
Two calves die and another survives after falling into slurry tank
Two calves have died after they fell into a slurry tank at a farm in Carrickmore, Pomeroy, Co.Tyrone on Tuesday...
Arable
Bayer appoints new head of its Irish and UK crop science division
While breaking the 20t/ha yield barrier with wheat may not be achievable within the next five years or so, significant...
Sheep
Video: Sheep farmer welcomes quadruplets following tough year
A sheep farmer in Co. Meath welcomed the birth of quadruplets on his farm following a tough year with dog...
Machinery
Pics: Rare Lamborghini vintage tractor worth €25,000 to go to auction
A rare Lamborghini tractor, which was built in 1957 and valued at up to €25,000, is set to go to...
Sheep
'Even quiet, docile dogs can turn into killers'
Even quiet, docile dogs can turn into killers, especially if they join other dogs in a pack, according Minister of State...
Machinery
Video: Respiro belt rake 'lifts' rather than 'sweeps' at FTMTA show
One of the most eye-catching machines at this week’s FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown, Co. Kildare is the Respiro...
EU
All proposals for CAP 2020 must reduce red tape for farmers - Hogan
All of proposals for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2020 must reduce red tape for farmers, the European Commissioner for...
Machinery
Crimp, bag and go at the show – with Samco
Following on from the launch of the original BagPress in 2013, Samco will showcase its new BagPress 2 at this...
N.Ireland
Farmer handed suspended jail sentence for animal movement offences
A Co. Armagh farmer was convicted at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court recently on 21 charges relating to animal movement offences. Jim Thompson,...
N.Ireland
Farmer handed suspended jail sentence for animal movement offences
A Co. Armagh farmer was convicted at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court recently on 21 charges relating to animal movement offences. Jim Thompson,...
N.Ireland
New BVD compensation scheme in the North now open for claims
A scheme targeting the removal of of BVD infected animals in the North is now open for claims, according to the...
