N.Ireland
Free farm safety courses for farmers in the North
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being encouraged by the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Michelle Mcllveen to attend...
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Dairy
Dairygold follows other co-ops, increases November milk price
Following a meeting today, the Board of Dairygold increased its milk price for November by 1c/L. The co-op will pay...
Dairy
How the Dutch plan to reduce cow numbers to meet phosphate limits
The Dutch dairy sector has come up with a significant package of measures aimed at substantially reducing the production of...
World News
New Zealand bull could blow world's smallest bull competiton wide open
A bull in New Zealand maybe the shortest bull in the world, standing at just 28 inches tall from hoof...
Agri-Business
UK consumers spending less on beef and lamb
UK consumers have spent less on beef and lamb in recent weeks, with expenditure on beef falling during the 12...
Agri-Business
Monsanto shareowners approve Bayer merger
Monsanto has announced that shareowners of the company have approved the merger of Monsanto with Bayer Aktiengesellschaf (AG). The proposed...
Machinery
Don't get caught in the dark this winter when driving your tractor
With the days now shorter than they were in summer and autumn months, the lights on your tractor are no doubt...
Agri-Business
'€1 billion could be knocked-off the value of Irish agri-food exports post-Brexit'
The Teagasc estimate of €800m being knocked-off the value of Irish agri-food exports post-Brexit is a conservative estimate, according to...
Machinery
How to manage your tractor's cooling system this winter
Maintaining your tractor’s cooling system is particularly important throughout the year, but special care must be taken during the winter...
World News
Kiwi dairy operation which milks over 3,000 cows to go under the hammer
A major dairy farming portfolio has recently been put up for sale in New Zealand, which is currently milking a herd...
Dairy
Glanbia and Lakeland increase milk price for November supplies
Two dairy processors have announced that they will increase the November milk price paid to farmer suppliers. Glanbia has announced...
Machinery
Is the fuel system in your tractor working to its full potential?
Servicing tractors at any time of the year is good practice, while the fuel system remains one of the most important...
Agri-Business
‘Access to the Single Market vital for the UK food industry’
UK food producers are calling for tariff-free access to the Single Market, as well as continued access to a competent...
N.Ireland
Beef-sired dairy cattle become more common in Northern Ireland
Beef-sired dairy cattle are becoming more common in Northern Ireland and are likely to add to the beef supply in...
Other
'Forestry returns have the potential to enhance farm financial fitness'
Possible forestry returns have the potential to enhance financial fitness on the farm, according to Fianna Fail TD Timmy Dooley. Speaking...
Beef
What does the future hold for the European suckler cow numbers?
The number of suckler cows present on EU-15 farms, which includes Ireland, is expected to decline in the coming years,...
Rural Life
Over 1 million copies of Farming Simulator 17 sold in less than a month
Over one million copies of Farming Simulator 17 were sold in less than a month after the game being released, according...
Agri-Business
Sterling strengthens considerably over the past month
The value of Sterling compared to the euro has strengthened considerably over the past month, figures from the European Central...
