Rural Life
Video: This Laois farmer hit the headlines over the weekend
A Laois farmer’s dance moves hit the headlines over the weekend after he was filmed by his cousin throwing shapes...
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Rural Life
'If I got a full mouthful I was gone' - a lucky escape from slurry gas
A Galway farmer wants to remind farmers that it is only a matter of seconds between life and death after...
Agri-Business
Syngenta sees fungicide sales growth in Europe
Syngenta, the crop chemicals manufacturer, has seen fungicide sales growth in Europe in the first quarter of 2015, the company...
Beef
'Increased calf numbers drive calf feed sales'
Calf feed sales have risen by up to 20% year on year, according to Sean McGlynn, Commercial and Technical Manager...
N.Ireland
Agricultural college to hold open day for upcoming courses
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will be holding an open day at their Northern Ireland Greenmount campus...
N.Ireland
Agricultural college to hold open day for upcoming courses
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will be holding an open day at their Northern Ireland Greenmount campus...
Environment
Call for legislation for insect products to be animal feed
Europe should legislate for insect products to be a sustainable source of animal proteins for food consumption and animal feed, insect...
Dairy
'Dairy sector should explore all-island exporting opportunities'
There are circumstances when the dairy sectors throughout Ireland should join forces to maximise the prices that can be delivered...
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...
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...
