Arable
4t/acre projected for winter barley crops in the South East
Winter barley crops in the Wexford area are on target to yield an average of 4 tonnes per acre (10...
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Agri-Business
Carr Group acquires Elders New Zealand
The Carr Group in New Zealand has announced that is has acquired Elders New Zealand for an undisclosed sum. Carr...
Beef
Farmers must be paid realistic prices for beef
Emotions were running high in the tent used to host the forum discussion at the Beef 2014 event, held at...
Dairy
Farming for profit? Profit for loss?
Agriland recently reported on a Teagasc Dairy Expansion seminar where it was stated that ‘If you’re not farming for profit,...
Beef
Is Irish beef regarded as 'filler' by UK supermarkets?
There was uproar at yesterday’s Beef Forum, held as part of the Teagasc Beef 2014 event at Grange, when a...
Beef
Northern Minister's focus on beef crisis welcomed
Sinn Féin MLA and spokesperson on agriculture Oliver McMullan has said he welcomes the focus being placed by the North’s...
Beef
Northern Minister’s focus on beef crisis welcomed
Sinn Féin MLA and spokesperson on agriculture Oliver McMullan has said he welcomes the focus being placed by the North’s...
Agri-Business
Galway farmer elected new Chairman of Arrabawn
Dairy farmer, Sean Monahan, from Athenry, Galway, was elected the new Chairman of Arrabawn Co-op at a meeting of the...
Agri-Business
Reasons behind Russian ban ‘unclear’
The reasons behind the Russian ban on Irish offal and restrictions of other foods remain unclear, according to the Department...
Beef
When is the right time to spread slurry? Find out tomorrow….
When to spread slurry and where to spread it are two key questions that will be addressed as part of...
Dairy
No EU agreement on butterfat correction
Agricultural ministers last night failed to agree on changes to the proposed butterfat adjustment. Speaking at a press conference after...
Beef
UK government to call beef summit
The UK government is calling a beef summit to discuss the long-term sustainability of the industry. It comes in the wake...
Beef
Grazing grass to the right height
Grazing and grass management will be a key part in the Teagasc Beef Open Day tomorrow. Teagasc advisor Ned Heffernan...
Beef
Clover on the agenda at Beef 2014
Clover will be a key topic in the Grassland Village at Beef 2014. Teagasc grass management experts Paul Phelan and James...
Dairy
Butterfat deal is only part of the quota challenge
ICOS Dairy Policy Executive T J Flanagan has told Agriland that today’s decision in Brussels to either grant – or...
Agri-Business
Global milk markets continued to slide in May
According to DairyCo, global wholesale milk markets moved down further in May as milk production in the Northern Hemisphere reached...
Beef
All roads lead to Grange on Wednesday
Preparations are almost complete for the major beef event of the year, the Teagasc Grange Open Day, which takes place...
Agri-Business
Country of origin labelling on council agenda
The EU Council of Agriculture Ministers are set to discuss the laying down rules for the application of mandatory indication...
