Rural Life
Farm deaths feature on Late Late Show
The founder of Embrace Farm has urged all working in agriculture to redouble their efforts on safety this year to...
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Machinery
New model joins Fella ‘transport’ tedder range
The new TH 11008 Trans tedder from Fella is the newest model in its ‘transport’ range, which it will be...
Beef
Northern Ireland cattle supplies to remain tight in 2015
It is likely that cattle supplies in Northern Ireland will remain tight in 2015, according to the Livestock and Meat...
Beef
Northern Ireland cattle supplies to remain tight in 2015
It is likely that cattle supplies in Northern Ireland will remain tight in 2015, according to the Livestock and Meat...
Beef
Northern Ireland cattle supplies to remain tight in 2015
It is likely that cattle supplies in Northern Ireland will remain tight in 2015, according to the Livestock and Meat...
Dairy
Spring rotation planner is the 'bible' for Dairy Holdings LTD
Spring pasture management for Dairy Holdings is crucial, which says its bible is the spring rotation planner, CEO Colin Glass...
Beef
Falling cattle herd sees US beef exports slide 6%
Following a robust performance in the first half year in spite of lower production, US beef exports were back 6% on...
Machinery
New Sulky range of fertiliser spreaders
Sulky, the French manufacturer of fertiliser spreaders, seed drills and cultivation machinery, has introduced a new generation of fertiliser spreaders....
Beef
Live export of dairy calves this spring critical for beef sector - IFA Livestock Chairman
A critical factor for the beef sector is a strong live export trade for dairy calves, according to IFA National Livestock...
Dairy
Phil Hogan says he’s not Jesus Christ when it comes to superlevy
Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan has said that he’s not Jesus Christ when it comes to dealing to the impending superlevy...
Sheep
Wool prices in the balance for 2015
Falling oil prices and the recent devaluation of the Russian rouble could well have an impact on wool prices in...
Opinion
It’s time to get tough with rogue farmers
The vast majority of Irish farmers work tirelessly to maintain the fabric of their businesses and, in so doing, act...
Beef
Start the New Year with a fertiliser/grassland plan
“A good start is half the work” – Yes indeed, how true this saying is with 2015 in progress. Start the...
Arable
Scientists using x-rays to improve fertiliser uptake
Plant and soil scientists hope to combine two new technologies – one of which is based on the use of...
Dairy
Aldi and Lidl gaining ground in British cheese market
The hard discounters (Aldi and Lidl) continue to make ground in the British retail cheese market, mirroring their growth across...
Dairy
High 30c/L milk prices not sustainable – Dairy Board
Milk prices in the mid to high 30s are not sustainable in the long term, according to Irish Dairy Board...
Dairy
Business as usual for dairy co-ops in the west despite storm
All Aurivo milk tankers are on the road this morning, according to the dairy co-op’s Farm Services’ Manager Anthony Walsh....
Dairy
Glanbia announces key supports for farmers in 2015
The Board of Glanbia Co-operative Society is proposing a number of enhancements to its proposed fund to support members and...
