N.Ireland
Call for NI farmers to ‘stand firm’ against abattoirs on beef prices
Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to “stand firm” against abattoirs, north and south of the border, that attempt...
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Machinery
Is this the ultimate way to spread your lime or fertiliser?
At the recent Royal Highland Show, which took place near Edinburgh, Scotland, a novel self-propelled spreader – which was partly...
Agri-Business
Report proposes free trade for agri goods under Brexit
The Seanad report on Brexit has proposed that a free trade agreement, for “vulnerable sectors” like agriculture, should be considered...
Agri-Business
Report proposes free trade for agri goods under Brexit
The Seanad report on Brexit has proposed that a free trade agreement, for “vulnerable sectors” like agriculture, should be considered...
Machinery
When is a Fendt not a Fendt?
This time last year in North America, AGCO unveiled its latest tractor line-up – the Challenger 1000 Series. Visitors to the...
Machinery
New electric-drive air seeder launched by Spaldings
A new electric-drive air seeder for grass seed, cover crops and oilseed rape has been launched by UK agri equipment supplier...
Rural Life
Kerry agri inventor in running for Nissan Generation Next
Marie Martin, from Dingle, Co. Kerry, is one of a shortlist of 19 finalists who are currently in contention to...
N.Ireland
Deadline for applications to agricultural business course extended
The deadline for applications to CAFRE’s Agricultural Business Operations Level 2 course has been extended until 4:00pm on August 24. Enrolment applications...
N.Ireland
Deadline for applications to agricultural business course extended
The deadline for applications to CAFRE’s Agricultural Business Operations Level 2 course has been extended until 4:00pm on August 24. Enrolment applications...
Rural Life
Retrial ordered for fatal tractor accident case
A retrial has been ordered for the case of the Co. Tyrone farmer accused of causing the death of his...
N.Ireland
Retrial ordered for fatal tractor accident case
A retrial has been ordered for the case of the Co. Tyrone farmer accused of causing the death of his...
Rural Life
Young farmer snubs court date in favour of silage
A 21-year-old farmer faced with a number of motoring offences recently decided to snub his court date in order to...
N.Ireland
Young farmer snubs court date in favour of silage
A 21-year-old farmer faced with a number of motoring offences recently decided to snub his court date in order to...
Arable
Video: 'Killer' machine to tackle herbicide resistant weeds
A weed-killing machine that pulverises weed seeds upon harvest could be a huge step in reducing the amount of chemicals...
Arable
Video: Check out all the action from Crops and Cultivation 2017
Over 3,000 people attended the Crops and Cultivation open day at Teagasc Oak Park earlier this week. The profitability challenge...
Machinery
How many round bales can you make in an hour?
The previous John Deere (round) baling record was set in 2012; it stood at 127 bales/hour. It was set using one of...
Machinery
Pics: McHale demo day in full swing in Kildare today
A McHale demonstration day is being run by J.H. Fitzpatrick Ltd, an agri machinery firm based in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, today (Friday, June...
Rural Life
Trio of farming brothers sentenced for tax fraud
Three farming brothers from Co. Armagh appeared before Newry Crown Court, Co. Down, for a VAT fraud to the sum...
