Rural Life
Lamb rescued after being trapped in New Zealand earthquake chasm
A lamb has been rescued after being trapped for five days in a hole caused by the recent earthquake in New...
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Dairy
Milk price climbs in Northern Ireland despite rising October collections
Farmers in Northern Ireland have seen some recovery in the farm-gate milk price despite the volume of milk collected in...
Dairy
Milk price climbs in Northern Ireland despite rising October collections
Farmers in Northern Ireland have seen some recovery in the farm-gate milk price despite the volume of milk collected in...
Agri-Business
'Primary producers are often the weakest link in the food supply chain'
Primary producers are often recognised as the weakest link in the food supply chain, according to the Minister for Jobs,...
N.Ireland
North's farmers to receive EU aid to remove BVD-positive calves
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Michelle McIlveen, has announced a £4m package of support for local livestock farmers, which is provided...
N.Ireland
North’s farmers to receive EU aid to remove BVD-positive calves
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Michelle McIlveen, has announced a £4m package of support for local livestock farmers, which is provided...
Dairy
Cautious optimism for dairy prices moving forward
Global dairy commodity prices are expected to continue to rise in 2017 due to reduced milk supplies and improved import...
Dairy
October milk production falls below 2015 levels
Domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers was estimated at 513.1m litres for October 2016, the latest figures from the...
Agri-Business
'EU generates 88m tonnes of food waste each year'
In the EU, around 88m tonnes of food waste are generated annually with related costs estimated at €143 billion, the...
Agri-Business
New Board Members appointed at Lakeland Dairies
The recent Lakeland Dairies Board elections have seen Gerard Donohoe, Michael Dobson and Andrew McHugh appointed to the Board. The new appointments...
Agri-Business
'EU competition policy must work for farmers too'
The European Union’s competition policy must defend interests of farmers with the same vigour as it defends those of consumers,...
Beef
Cattle Marts: Numbers remain steady as quality stock are easily sold
Cattle numbers remained steady in marts across the country over the past number of days as quality stock was easily...
Dairy
Dutch farmers supplying FrieslandCampina to receive 36c/L for December milk
Dutch dairy FrieslandCampina has increased its guaranteed price for raw milk for December 2016 to €37.50/100kg of milk. This is...
Beef
North/south R3 heifer beef price difference jumps to nearly €100
Farmers in Northern Ireland were getting close on €100 more for 280kg R3 heifer carcasses than farmers down south during...
Dairy
How one bull cost the dairy industry millions due to reduced conception rates
One Holstein bull, Pawnee Farm Arlinda Chief (Chief), has cost the dairy industry millions, recent research from US has shown. Research...
Machinery
Same to update utility tractor range for 2017
Italian tractor manufacturer Same has decided to update its Explorer range, offering seven models to the range in 2017. The...
Sheep
Almost 30,000 Northern Irish lambs slaughtered in the Republic in November
The number of Northern Irish lambs slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland almost hit 30,000 head during the month of...
Dairy
Australian milk production falls in October
Australian milk production fell 11.4% in October and in the year-to-date (starting in July) overall production is down 10.3% on...
