Beef
Boost for US beef as China lifts ban on imports
China has lifted its ban on bone-in and boneless beef from cattle under 30 months of age from the US....
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Dairy
US milk production increases again in August
US milk production increased 1.9% in August 2016 on the corresponding month in 2015, the latest figures from the US...
National Ploughing Championships
Eamonn Tracey wins seventh consecutive National Ploughing title - Full results here
Eamonn Tracey has won his seventh consecutive National Ploughing Championship title in Tullamore today. The Carlow man secured the victory...
National Ploughing Championships
283,000 people attend the 'most successful' Ploughing ever
Some 283,000 people attended this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. This year’s attendance figure is up...
National Ploughing Championships
Pics: Sunshine on the final day of Ploughing 2016
After yesterday’s heavy afternoon rain, the sun beamed down on the final day of the 2016 National Ploughing Championships. With over...
National Ploughing Championships
Waterford woman wins National Brown Bread Baking competition
The winner of the 2016 National Brown Bread Baking Competition, sponsored by Aldi, is Phyllis McGovern from Butlerstown, Co. Waterford....
Dairy
EU milk production falls for a second consecutive month
EU milk production for July 2016 fell 1.4% on the corresponding month last year, the latest figures from the EU...
National Ploughing Championships
6 of the most expensive machines on show at Ploughing 2016
The National Ploughing Championships are underway in Screggan, Co. Offaly and all of the top agricultural machinery manufacturers are showcasing...
N.Ireland
McIlveen confirms short-term benefits of Brexit for North’s farmers
The recent 15% devaluation of Sterling against the euro is evidence that the short-term impact of Brexit on agriculture north...
N.Ireland
McIlveen confirms short-term benefits of Brexit for North’s farmers
The recent 15% devaluation of Sterling against the euro is evidence that the short-term impact of Brexit on agriculture north...
Arable
Maize yields set to increase by 20-25% after an 'extraordinary' growing season
An extraordinary growing season will see maize yields increase by 20-25% compared to last year, Maizetech’s John Foley has said....
National Ploughing Championships
Video: Plenty of muck at Day Two of the Ploughing
Day Two of the 2016 National Ploughing Championships saw 111,000 people head to Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Umbrellas and raincoats became...
Machinery
Looking for a new jeep? - Check out what's on offer at the Ploughing
Hundreds of thousands of people are attending the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore for one of the key dates in...
National Ploughing Championships
Pics: A round-up of events at Day Two of the Ploughing
The downpour of rain at Day Two of the 2016 National Ploughing Championships started after 2pm as the heavens opened....
National Ploughing Championships
See all the results from Day One of the Ploughing here
Over 100 competitors took to the fields of Screagan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly to compete in the 85th National Ploughing Championships...
National Ploughing Championships
Take a selfie with Harry the Hereford at this year's Ploughing
The Irish Hereford Prime producer group is inviting visitors to this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Co. Offaly to...
Grass
Plenty of planning to do for the remainder of the grazing season
As autumn draws in, there is plenty of planning to do for the remainder of the grazing season and indeed...
Beef
Weaker Sterling sees Irish cattle exports to the North drop by 72%
A weaker Sterling and steady Northern Irish supplies have seen Irish cattle exports to the North decline by 72%, figures...
