EU
Commission called on to withdraw authorisation for GM maize
MEPs have called on the European Commission to withdraw its authorisations for the use of herbicide-resistant GM maize and carnations. Two...
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Opinion
Opinion: Brexit decision can be influenced by Ireland
Later this month, on June 23, the British public goes to the polls to vote on Brexit or whether to...
World News
Expanded Fonterra cheese plant can produce cheese for 3 billion burgers annually
Fonterra has officially opened its new cheese expansion at Eltham, Australia, with the plant now able to produce enough cheese...
Agri-Business
'Information & communications technology the key to revolutionising agriculture'
Promoting sustainable agriculture through information and communications technology will require a renewed focus on innovation and investment in research, technology...
N.Ireland
Brexit: The UK is at 'a very clear fork in the road'
The UK goes to the polls on June 23, where it will decide to either remain or leave the European...
Rural Life
Silage16: 10 tunes for anyone in a tractor this month
The good weather the country has basked in over the past number of weeks has seen farmers and contractors take...
N.Ireland
Now is the time to destroy noxious weeds if they're growing on your land
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) of the need to...
N.Ireland
Now is the time to destroy noxious weeds if they’re growing on your land
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) of the need to...
EU
MEPs vote for Commission to tackle unfair trading practices
MEPs in Brussels have today voted for the European Commission to put forward proposals against unfair trading practices in the food...
Machinery
Will this new technology change the way farmers spread fertiliser forever?
New technology developed by Amazone is set to change the way farmers spread their fertiliser for every. Research from Teagasc...
N.Ireland
'Northern Ireland playing catch up on BVD but is on target'
The new BVD eradication scheme in Northern Ireland is on track to meet its target in full, according to the...
Beef
‘Northern Ireland playing catch up on BVD but is on target’
The new BVD eradication scheme in Northern Ireland is on track to meet its target in full, according to the...
Beef
Growing Chinese demand for beef sees Kiwi exports to China jump 56%
The volume of beef exported from New Zealand to China has jumped 56% to almost 46,000t between October 2015 to...
EU
Europe fails to agree on glyphosate extension
European Member States have failed to agree on legislation that would allow an extension of the glyphosate license. Today’s Standing...
Sheep
Sheep shearing results from Westmeath
The results from the All Ireland & All Nations Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships at Tullynally Castle, Castlepollard, Co....
N.Ireland
A successful AFBI will bring 'immeasurable benefits' to North's local agri-food industry
A successful AFBI will bring immeasurable benefits to the North’s local agri-food industry and underpin its sustainable development, according to...
N.Ireland
A successful AFBI will bring ‘immeasurable benefits’ to North’s local agri-food industry
A successful AFBI will bring immeasurable benefits to the North’s local agri-food industry and underpin its sustainable development, according to...
Beef
37% of Northern Irish steers carcasses heavier than retail requirement - LMC
Almost 37% of steers slaughtered in Northern Ireland between March and May of this year produced carcass heavier than the...
