Beef
Four key factors that will influence the direction of the 2017 beef market
The global beef market heads into 2017 dominated by supply growth and soft global prices, according to the Rabobank Global...
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Opinion
What does the term ‘voluntary levy’ actually mean?
January is fast approaching: so here’s a suggestion that might help those farmers who traditionally have problems coming up with...
Machinery
Are all the lights working properly on your tractor?
At this time of year lights on a tractor become more important whether you are driving on the road or...
Dairy
Aurivo increases November milk price as markets improve
The Board of Aurivo today, December 16, decided to increase the milk price for November by 2c/L. This will bring...
N.Ireland
Badger cull on the cards for Northern Ireland
A badger control policy should be implemented in Northern Ireland to reduce the overall level of infection in the badger population,...
N.Ireland
Badger cull on the cards for Northern Ireland
A badger control policy should be implemented in Northern Ireland to reduce the overall level of infection in the badger population,...
EU
'CAP lacks effective tools to address growing market volatility'
The current Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) lacks effective tools to address growing market volatility and to help farmers cope with...
Machinery
Maintaining a battery on a tractor can save a lot of headaches
The battery in your tractor is just one component of the electrical system which keeps your tractor running properly. A...
N.Ireland
Free farm safety courses for farmers in the North
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being encouraged by the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Michelle Mcllveen to attend...
N.Ireland
Free farm safety courses for farmers in the North
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being encouraged by the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Michelle Mcllveen to attend...
Dairy
Dairygold follows other co-ops, increases November milk price
Following a meeting today, the Board of Dairygold increased its milk price for November by 1c/L. The co-op will pay...
Dairy
How the Dutch plan to reduce cow numbers to meet phosphate limits
The Dutch dairy sector has come up with a significant package of measures aimed at substantially reducing the production of...
World News
New Zealand bull could blow world's smallest bull competiton wide open
A bull in New Zealand maybe the shortest bull in the world, standing at just 28 inches tall from hoof...
Agri-Business
UK consumers spending less on beef and lamb
UK consumers have spent less on beef and lamb in recent weeks, with expenditure on beef falling during the 12...
Agri-Business
Monsanto shareowners approve Bayer merger
Monsanto has announced that shareowners of the company have approved the merger of Monsanto with Bayer Aktiengesellschaf (AG). The proposed...
Machinery
Don't get caught in the dark this winter when driving your tractor
With the days now shorter than they were in summer and autumn months, the lights on your tractor are no doubt...
Agri-Business
'€1 billion could be knocked-off the value of Irish agri-food exports post-Brexit'
The Teagasc estimate of €800m being knocked-off the value of Irish agri-food exports post-Brexit is a conservative estimate, according to...
Machinery
How to manage your tractor's cooling system this winter
Maintaining your tractor’s cooling system is particularly important throughout the year, but special care must be taken during the winter...
