Rural Life
Gromór campaign to get the country growing their own food
65 garden centres across the country are taking part in a new campaign, Gromór, to get the country growing their...
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Dairy
'Low dairy prices would suit New Zealand farmers but not European'
Low milk prices will benefit the New Zealand dairy industry in the long term as it will limit the size...
Rural Life
'My toe got caught in the slats and I fell head first into the slurry tank'
Kevin McEnteggart fell into a slurry tank as a child and he explains in a Health and Safety Authority (HSA)...
Agri-Business
Lely’s live robot display wins major award
Lely’s live robotic milking feature and feeding demonstration at the 2014 Livestock Event in the UK has won the ‘Best...
Beef
European farmers warn of poor prospects in EU beef sector
The EU beef market situation continues to be difficult, according to European farmers organisation Copa-Cogeca. Its Secretary-General Pekka Pesonen and Chairman of...
Dairy
Methane emissions now being measured by laser guns
Laser guns are being used to measure methane emissions from dairy cows with the aim of breeding cattle for future...
Beef
Factories actively seeking cattle (numbers tight) - IFA
Factory agents are very active in the cattle market at the moment, according to the IFA. In its latest cattle...
Dairy
Over 10% of bulk tank milk samples contaminated on farms
Over 10% of milk samples, sent by farmers to Regional Veterinary Laboratories to check for mastitis, are contaminated on farm...
Agri-Business
Glanbia Ingredients wins environmental award
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland has been awarded the ‘Green Food & Beverage Award’ at the 2015 Green Awards. The company recently completed...
Sheep
'Number of active farmers on commonage declining'
There is anecdotal evidence that Department inspections on commonages and marginal lands are leading to significant reductions in the eligible areas...
Dairy
Global dairy trade auction sees prices fall again
Dairy product prices fell again at today’s (Tuesday) Fonterra Global Dairy Trade auction. The event represents the third negative auction...
Agri-Business
Infant formula sales boost Danone's results as it predicts milk prices to rebound
An increase of 11.6% in infant formula sales have boosted Danone’s first quarter sales for 2015, the company has announced. Infant...
Dairy
Glanbia to hold its milk price at €30.5c/L for March, April and May
Glanbia has announced that it will hold its manufacturing milk price for March supplies at the current level (30.5 cent per...
Dairy
Ice cream sales up 50% as Lakeland Dairies secures Tesco contract
The recent sunny weather resulted in Tesco’s ice cream sales increasing by 50% compared to the same time last year...
Agri-Business
We're not about hostile takeovers, we're ambitious and have laid our cards on the table - Dairygold
Despite two unsuccessful efforts to merge with Arrabawn and North Cork co-ops last year, Dairygold says it is still ambitious...
Agri-Business
Annual forestry payments to be received by April 17
Forest owners will receive their annual tax-free forestry payments for 2015 by April 17, Tom Hayes, Minister of State at the...
Rural Life
'Receiver's night raid brings terror to Kildare farming family'
The behaviour of receivers who attempt to secure assets from those in debt needs to be clearly defined according to...
Beef
40 Angus bulls and heifers to go under the hammer at Gigginstown sale
Over 40 bulls and heifers will be auctioned on Saturday, April 18, from the Gigginstown herd at Fenor Farm, Mullingar....
