Opinion
A political vacuum is bad news for agriculture in Northern Ireland
This week’s Assembly elections could not have come at a worse time for agriculture in Northern Ireland. It is universally...
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Machinery
SIMA 2017 Video: Back to basics with Massey Ferguson's Global Series
When much of the machinery world was investing in “big” machines, Massey Ferguson decided to change tack and develop an entirely...
N.Ireland
New-look Balmoral to 'attract more visitors from the south'
The decision to extend Balmoral Show into a fourth day was taken primarily to encourage more southern visitors to the...
N.Ireland
New-look Balmoral to ‘attract more visitors from the south’
The decision to extend Balmoral Show into a fourth day was taken primarily to encourage more southern visitors to the...
Machinery
Check out what's on offer at some of the upcoming tractor auctions
A number of machinery auctions are set to take place at home and abroad over the coming weeks, with hundreds...
Machinery
Massey Ferguson brings 400 horses to SIMA 2017
Massey Ferguson showcased its new flagship tractor – the 400hp MF 8740 – at this week’s SIMA show in Paris. Heading...
N.Ireland
Farmer and haulier fined for transporting an unfit animal
A farmer and haulier in Northern Ireland have been fined for transporting an animal that was not fit for the...
Pig/Poultry
Global poultry industry shaken by bird flu situation – Rabobank
The outlook for the global poultry industry in 2017 has been shaken by the bird flu situation, according to a...
Agri-Business
Top livestock and forestry producers in the country revealed at RDS Awards
The top livestock and forestry producers in the country were revealed as part of the 2017 RDS Agriculture Awards. More than...
Agri-Business
Tariff Rate Quotas could be Ireland’s Brexit ‘get out of jail card’
The introduction of Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) could be one way by which Irish food companies could secure tariff-free access...
Machinery
Video: John Deere's fully-electric tractor project update...
At this week’s SIMA show in Paris, France, John Deere showcased a cut-away representation of its prototype fully-electric tractor, which...
Arable
Global wheat production expected to fall in 2017
Global wheat production is expected to fall in 2017, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United...
N.Ireland
Compulsory poultry housing order in the North set to be lifted
The compulsory poultry housing order currently in place in Northern Ireland is set to be lifted this month, Chief Veterinary Officer,...
N.Ireland
Compulsory poultry housing order in the North set to be lifted
The compulsory poultry housing order currently in place in Northern Ireland is set to be lifted this month, Chief Veterinary Officer,...
Machinery
SIMA 2017 Video: Up close and personal with Case IH's driverless tractor
Having been involved with precision farming technology for a number of years, Case IH upped its game significantly with the...
Machinery
SIMA 2017: Electric hedgecutter sparks plenty of interest
New at the SIMA agricultural show this week was an electric-drive hedgecutter from Rousseau. Alas, it has arrived too late for Irish contractors...
Machinery
SIMA 2017: Everyday farming tractors take prominent position among big guns
Despite the draw of the big guns, typical-size farmers’ tractors assumed prominent positions at the SIMA agricultural show in Paris this week. The...
Machinery
SIMA 2017: New JCB 419S reaches out to contractors
JCB launched its new 419S Agri wheeled loading shovel at the SIMA machinery show in Paris this week. According to the...
