N.Ireland
Lambs die after their ears are cut off in 'sick' attack
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) in Armagh says that they are investigating after two lambs on a farm...
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Beef
EU meat production to rise by 1.7% in 2015
Bovine meat production is anticipated to rise by 1.7% in 2015 in the EU, according to the Food and Agricultural...
Dairy
Lakeland to re-open its share register
Lakeland Dairies will shortly re-open its share register after being closed for the past three years, according to the co-op’s...
Rural Life
White Tailed Sea Eagles to soar again this summer
The popular White Tailed Sea Eagle Viewing & Information Point at Mountshannon Pier in Co. Clare has reopened to the...
Sheep
Wool trading at €1.30/kg but lower oil prices drive competitors' prices down
Wool prices are likely to average out at around €1.30/kg for the forthcoming season, according to Vincent Pierce of Wicklow-based Laurence Pierce...
Dairy
Is this the best dairy staff canteen in the world?
The Yeo Valley staff canteen in the UK is being hailed as one of the worlds best staff canteens. The...
EU
Improving broadband coverage in rural areas 'crucial' - Hogan
The European Commission recently outlined its plans for the EU Digital Single Market (DSM). One of the aims of the...
EU
What impact would Britain exiting the EU have on Irish agriculture?
A British exit from the EU would be ‘unambiguously’ bad from the perspective of both Irish producers and consumers, according...
Agri-Business
Pound soars against the euro as Tories win election
Early currency trading has seen the value of sterling bounce significantly following a Conservative win in the UK General Election....
Agri-Business
'Revenue set to examine structure of Larry Goodman's companies'
The Revenue Commissioners are to examine a number of Larry Goodman-owned companies, according to reports. The Irish Times says that the...
Agri-Business
Monsanto offer 'not in the best interests' of Syngenta
Syngenta has rejected a proposal from Monsanto to acquire the company at a price of 449 Swiss Francs (€443) per...
Dairy
'My milk fat has dropped in the last two weeks – should I be worried?'
Questions from dairy farmers in relation to milk fat levels are frequent during May, according to Teagasc. It says the common...
Beef
‘60% of measures to reduce GHG emissions will make money or have no cost’
Some 60% of the measures that farmers can take currently to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will either make the business money...
Beef
‘60% of measures to reduce GHG emissions will make money or have no cost’
Some 60% of the measures that farmers can take currently to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will either make the business money...
Machinery
Do you want to own a record-breaking Massey Ferguson tractor?
Massey Ferguson is launching a special edition of its MF 5600 Tractor Series based on the iconic MF 5610 Tractor which accomplished...
Grass
Cold and wet weather takes its toll on breeding and grass growth
With soil temperature at 9 degrees and over 30mm of rain this week, it is far from an idyllic start...
Dairy
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers receive milk quality awards
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers from six counties have been recognised at the annual Aurivo Milk Quality Awards. The event, in its...
Pig/Poultry
Pork producers hit by weak demand and strong supplies
The global pork industry has been searching for stability during the first quarter of 2015, according to Rabobank’s latest Pork Quarterly...