Dairy
Glanbia holds milk price for April supplies
Glanbia has announced that it is to hold its milk price for April and pay its member suppliers 24c/L including...
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Beef
Chinese beef imports 'explode' in the first three months of 2016
The volume of beef and veal imported by China during the first three months of the year has exploded, according...
World News
Video: This is why you don't block a farmer's gate!
Two women were left stunned and in stitches last weekend after they encountered a farmer driving a tractor down a...
Beef
Factories issue warning on beef prices due to 'challenging markets'
Irish meat factories have issued a warning on the prospects for beef prices this year. Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the representative...
EU
Commission takes Germany to court over nitrates causing water pollution
Germany has been referred to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to take stronger measures to combat water...
Agri-Business
Profits up 10% at Lakeland Dairies despite revenue fall
Lakeland Dairies has reported a profit before tax increase of 10% to €12.8m, in the co-operative’s annual report for 2015....
Agri-Business
Canadian government to compensate dairy farmers for EU trade deal
The Canadian Government has committed to compensating its dairy farmers due to loss of earnings as a result of the...
World News
Watch the inspirational story of one-armed sheep shearer
A sheep shearer in Australia has managed to teach himself how to shear a sheep one-armed after an car accident...
Dairy
Dairy product prices tumble at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction
Dairy product prices fell 1.4% at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction which took place earlier today, May 3. At...
Agri-Business
New deal sees Lakeland acquire Fane Valley Dairies business
Fane Valley and Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Societies have confirmed that final agreement has been reached on a deal structure where...
Dairy
Dairy farming excellence recognised at Aurivo Milk Quality Awards
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers from seven counties were recognised for their excellence in milk production at the annual Aurivo Milk...
Dairy
Two UK milk processors announce milk price cuts for June
Two UK milk processors have announced milk price cuts for June citing strong supplies and weak dairy markets. Müller has announced...
Other
New EU rules on farm machinery emissions set to come into force
Plans to update EU type approval rules and emission limits for internal combustion engines in non-road mobile machinery (NRMM), such...
EU
The future of EU farming lies in innovation - MEPs
Innovation can increase farmers’ income, create rural jobs and make EU farming more sustainable, MEPs from the Agriculture committee said...
Beef
UK prime cattle price continues to remain under pressure - AHDB
UK prime cattle prices continue to remain under pressure, as factory buyers have no problems in finding suitable cattle for...
Beef
Dumped cattle carcasses leave border farmers 'very worried'
A Sinn Féin County Councillor has said the re-occurrence of dumped cattle carcasses in north Louth has left the farming...
Sheep
Agriland Vet: Dealing with Orf - the sheep farmer's nightmare
Spring is the most common time for an Orf outbreak to occur and here vet Frank O’Sullivan details the necessary...
Rural Life
This farmer's tutorial of how to spread slurry will make your day
Ross Lonergan has created a masterpiece in this slurry spreading tutorial! First off, tractor choice is key and Lonergan briefly...
