Agri-Business
Organic farmers call for a relaxation of the annual certification process
The current annual organic certification process is not necessary and should be changed, according to Padraic Finnegan, Chairman of the Organic...
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Pig/Poultry
A dozen facts about eggs on World Egg Day
Scrambled, boiled, poached or fried, how do you like your eggs? Today, October 9, is World Egg Day. The first...
Agri-Business
Kerrygold butter to be hit by new 33% US tariff
The US has this week increased the tariff on imported butter to the tune of an extra $.51c/kg. The move increases...
Dairy
Chinese milk powder imports back to 'normal levels'
In China, imports of Whole Milk Powder and Skimmed Milk Powder are back to normal levels, according to the European...
N.Ireland
North to lift age of eligibility for brucellosis testing on October 19
Northern Ireland is to lift the age of eligibility for brucellosis testing to 24 months from 12 months on October 19,...
N.Ireland
North to lift age of eligibility for brucellosis testing on October 19
Northern Ireland is to lift the age of eligibility for brucellosis testing to 24 months from 12 months on October 19,...
N.Ireland
North to lift age of eligibility for brucellosis testing on October 19
Northern Ireland is to lift the age of eligibility for brucellosis testing to 24 months from 12 months on October 19,...
Agri-Business
Tesco sees half-year earnings drop 70%, sales down 1.3%
Half-year earnings for Tesco UK and Ireland have dropped 70% compared to the same time last year. Overall Group operating...
Machinery
See pics as John Deere unveils new R Series front-loaders
John Deere has unveiled its new generation R Series front loaders, which will replace the current H Series models for use...
Dairy
Another big price rise at Global Dairy Trade auction
Dairy product prices rose 9.9% at the latest Fonterra Global Dairy Trade auction. The event represents the fourth positive auction for...
Grass
Grass advice: Closing up grass for spring 2016 has begun on some farms
Early October is upon us and closing up grass for spring 2016 has begun on some farms. The ‘start of...
Agri-Business
Farmflo selected to join Microsoft mentoring programme
Farmflo, the Irish farm management software start-up, has been selected to join Microsoft’s Accelerator Programme. The Accelerator Programme is a global initiative...
Dairy
EU milk prices decline at lowest rate since February
EU milk prices are expected to decline by 0.2% in September; the lowest rate since February, the latest Milk Market...
National Ploughing Championships
Carlow man retains World Ploughing Championship title
Carlow man Eamonn Tracey has retained his World Ploughing Championship title after competing at the World Ploughing Contest in Vestbo,...
Dairy
Commission adopts first elements of €500m package for farmers
The first elements of the special aid package for EU farmers worth €500m, announced by the European Commission in early...
EU
Russian embargo could remain in place until at least 2018
The Russian embargo on agricultural products could last until at least 2018, a dairy expert from Russia told the recent...
Agri-Business
No plans to change Farm Assist criteria - Burton
There are no plans to change the current criteria for accessing Farm Sssist applications, according to the Minister for Social...
Arable
‘Drones will be spotting frost damage and diseases in crops soon'
Tillage farmers in Canada are currently using drones with mounted cameras to gauge disease levels and frost damage in a...
