N.Ireland
UFU's schools competition set to boost farm awareness across NI
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has launched its 2017 schools competition, in association with Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend...
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N.Ireland
UFU’s schools competition set to boost farm awareness across NI
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has launched its 2017 schools competition, in association with Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend...
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to destroy 'noxious' weeds...for the betterment of all
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a reminder to farmers and landowners of the need...
Environment
Farmers urged to destroy ‘noxious’ weeds…for the betterment of all
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a reminder to farmers and landowners of the need...
Agri-Business
South Down MP says direct payments must be retained beyond Brexit
Direct payments must be maintained as part of the support mechanism available to farmers in Northern Ireland beyond 2020, according...
Machinery
Pics: Irish buyers strong on 'red' and 'blue' but not 'green' at this month's major auction in Cambridge
Cheffins’ sprawling second-hand equipment auction at Cambridge in England last week, on April 3, saw sales up 40% on last year. The...
Machinery
A closer look at Kongskilde, as it enters the New Holland stable
Following the announcement made last October, New Holland – or rather its parent company CNH Industrial – recently completed its acquisition...
Beef
Cattle rustlers: Close to 30 cattle stolen in 2 separate incidents
The recent spate of livestock thefts has continued, as close to 30 cattle have been reported stolen in Northern Ireland...
Beef
Cattle rustlers: Close to 30 cattle stolen in 2 separate incidents
The recent spate of livestock thefts has continued, as close to 30 cattle have been reported stolen in Northern Ireland...
Machinery
Almost 90% of new Irish tractors are now over 120hp
Sales of new tractors are on the rise. It has been reported that 190 new tractors were registered in the Republic of...
N.Ireland
Thousands of farmers in the North avail of online grant application advisory services
Thousands of farmers in Northern Ireland are getting help submitting their Single Application Form (SAF) online, as officials move away...
N.Ireland
Thousands of farmers in the North avail of online grant application advisory services
Thousands of farmers in Northern Ireland are getting help submitting their Single Application Form (SAF) online, as officials move away...
N.Ireland
Thousands of farmers in the North avail of online grant application advisory services
Thousands of farmers in Northern Ireland are getting help submitting their Single Application Form (SAF) online, as officials move away...
Machinery
First look: Pottinger sends 'shock waves' with new disc design
Pottinger, the Austrian machinery manufacturer, has unveiled a new concept in ‘smart’ soil cultivation – the 510mm wave disc. The...
Machinery
Galway man's bid to set Connacht tractor run record
A Co. Galway farmer has put plans in motion to organise a record-breaking tractor run during the bank holiday weekend...
Machinery
Prices: Monster on-site auction of UK farm machinery attracts Irish interest
An on-site sale conducted by Cheffins (best known for its monthly Cambridge machinery auctions) in Lancashire, England last week saw over £1.6...
N.Ireland
Man in his 60s dies at meat processing factory in Northern Ireland
A man in his 60s has died at a meat processing factory in Co. Derry last night, the Health and...
Machinery
'Multi-purpose' Pottinger seed drill that can sow...almost anything
Pottinger, the Austrian machinery giant, has showcased its latest advancement in seed drilling technology – the Aerosem PCS Duplex. The...
