Machinery
New high output Pöttinger silage wagon on the market
The new Faro is a high forage quality, high performance and at the same time the smoothest running rotor-type loader...
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Arable
Rumours surround Russia's 2015 wheat crop
Speculation around the potential success of Russia’s 2015 wheat crop is already dominating grain market headlines according to HGCA analyst Anna...
Dairy
Japan to increase dairy imports
Japan is set to import increased quantities of milk powders and butter over the coming months, as the country deals...
Beef
Farmers' David V Goliath struggle is finally accepted says McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has given a cautious welcome to the initiation of negotiations between beef farmers and representatives of...
Agri-Business
'Producer price not the key driver in determining bank support for agriculture'
Fluctuating producer prices are not the key determinant for banks when assessing farm business plans, according to First Trust bank,...
Beef
Northern plants heavily discounting dairy-beef cattle
Some meat processing plants in Northern Ireland are said to be heavily discounting dairy origin cattle. According to Ulster Farmers’...
Opinion
Is the CAP falling apart at the seams?
Two months ago, EU Farm Commissioner Dacian Ciolos referred to the steps taken by him to provide support for those...
Agri-Business
Concerns that retailers are selling 'last season' potatoes in value packs
There is concern among Northern Ireland farmers that certain packers are using last season’s potatoes, which are appearing in value...
Agri-Business
Cavan farmer elected new Chairman of Agri Aware
Cavan farmer Richard Moeran has been elected as the new Chairman of Agri Aware. He is to replace Bernard Donohue,...
Agri-Business
Positive Glanbia's interim results, with 8-10% growth predicted for 2014
Glanbia announced its interim results today, saying its overall performance in line with expectations. It reiterated its 2014 guidance of...
Agri-Business
Last chance to be in to win a Honda quad
If you’re one of the 10,000 people who downloaded the app, don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to...
Agri-Business
Glanbia Chairman Liam Herlihy to retire
Glanbia Chairman Liam Herlihy, has informed the Board that he intends to retire as Chairman and as Director at the...
Beef
UK prime cattle numbers to fall as suckler herd plummets
The current reduction in the numbers of prime cattle in the UK is likely to continue according to a recent...
Machinery
John Deere launches new 6 Series
Spearheading the John Deere range of mid-size tractors are the new six-cylinder 6175R, 6195R and 6215R which have a starting...
Beef
UK consumers spend more on beef
The latest red meat consumer data from Kantar has indicated a 7.5% increase in consumer spend on beef in the...
Machinery
Dooley Bros launch new cattle trailer
Dooley Bros Engineering Works has launched a range of cattle trailers with a fully hot-dip galvanised finish on the chassis...
Machinery
New Zetor Forterra 150 expected to retail at €65,000
Zetor distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill, has announced that its larger Forterra 150hp model will be available...
Dairy
'Mastitis is the most costly disease in dairy herds'
Mastitis is still the most costly disease in dairy herds, according to dairy equipment company DeLaval. It says that loss...