Agri-Business
Sterling hits lowest point in eight weeks as Brexit looms
Sterling fell sharply again yesterday (Monday) as currency markets remain volatile in the face of a looming UK vote on...
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Dairy
France, Germany and Poland want EU funds to cut milk production
Key EU Member States and milk production nations Germany, France and Poland have agreed a common position on how to...
Dairy
Lakeland Dairies cuts price for May supplies of milk
Lakeland Dairies has cut its milk price by 0.5c/L for May supplies, bringing the price for the month to 24c/L...
N.Ireland
North's food and drink to be showcased at Ulster Bank Food Festival
Local food and drink start-ups will have the chance to showcase their talents to an international audience at the Northern...
N.Ireland
North’s food and drink to be showcased at Ulster Bank Food Festival
Local food and drink start-ups will have the chance to showcase their talents to an international audience at the Northern...
N.Ireland
Farmers told to avoid the risk of importing Bluetongue infected stock
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged by the Minister for Agriculture, Michelle McIlveen to remain vigilant and avoid the risk...
N.Ireland
Farmers told to avoid the risk of importing Bluetongue infected stock
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged by the Minister for Agriculture, Michelle McIlveen to remain vigilant and avoid the risk...
Rural Life
Purple silage wrap will help support Crumlin Children's Hospital
Irish farmers are being asked to buy purple silage wrap and net and help support Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin...
Dairy
New rules brought in to combat bobby calf abuse in New Zealand
New animal welfare regulations are to come into effect in New Zealand which relate to the treatment of bobby calves,...
N.Ireland
Border controls 'inevitable' should the UK leave the EU
It is inevitable that there will be border controls between the North and the south of Ireland should the UK...
N.Ireland
Border controls ‘inevitable’ should the UK leave the EU
It is inevitable that there will be border controls between the North and the south of Ireland should the UK...
Agri-Business
Fertiliser prices vary by €35/tonne around the country
Fertiliser prices are varying around the country by as much as €60/t as fertiliser sales are beginning to gather speed....
Rural Life
Dog dies after being left in unattended car at Bloom festival
Gardai in Blanchardstown are investigating after a dog was found unresponsive in a car at the recent Bloom festival. A...
Beef
UK warns of increased risk of Bluetongue as temperatures rise
Livestock in the UK are facing an increased risk of a Bluetongue disease outbreak as temperatures continue to rise, according...
N.Ireland
CAFRE's Agricultural Business Operations course opens for enrolments
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise’s (CAFRE) Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course for 2016/2017 is now open for...
N.Ireland
CAFRE’s Agricultural Business Operations course opens for enrolments
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise’s (CAFRE) Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course for 2016/2017 is now open for...
Beef
QUIZ: Fancy yourself as a good judge of stock? Test yourself here!
No matter what mart, farm walk or show you go to there is always one stock judge. This person is...
N.Ireland
Farmers in Northern Ireland look set to vote 'leave' in Brexit referendum
Farmers in Northern Ireland look set to vote to leave the EU in the upcoming Brexit referendum on June 23,...
