Beef
Brazilian beef sector hoping to capitalise on Russian ban
The Brazilian beef sector is in a great moment and plans to increase its exports globally, according to Gabriela Tonini...
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Dairy
2015 may see the perfect 'cash flow storm’ in dairying
Next year is going to create the perfect cash flow storm for dairy farmers, according to Declan McEvoy, Head of Tax with...
Arable
More feed grain available due to wet European summer
A wet summer in many regions of the EU has meant a greater proportion of wheat is available for feed,...
Dairy
Want to get a loan? Know what your current account is for…
Too many people see their current account overdraft as a target, not a limit, according to Anne Marie Butler, Agricultural...
Sheep
EU accounts for 50% of value of Kiwi lamb exports
The EU accounted for 48% of New Zealand lamb returns in the 2013-14 season, according to Andrew Burtt, Chief Economist...
Agri-Business
Brazil's feedlot capacity forecast to double
Brazil is set to step up the rapid intensification of its beef production sector over the next 10 years, according...
Opinion
Global beef demand has begun to run ahead of world supply
It is accepted that suckled beef production is vulnerable at EU and world level, even though trans-global consumption, which is...
Beef
Scottish dairy on the up at the expense of sucklers
Latest figures show that the dairy herd in Scotland is on the increase while the opposite is the case for...
Agri-Business
EU research turning food waste into feed
Global demand for food is expected to increase by 70% by 2050, while a steep increase in biomass use will...
Beef
Ease of calving vital for Northern Angus producer
Calving ease is one of the key reasons why the Greer family from Ballyclare in Antrim chose to keep an...
Beef
Ease of calving vital for Northern Angus producer
Lynda and James Greer with the Angus replacements Calving ease is one of the key reasons why the Greer family...
Agri-Business
15% decrease in sales of veterinary antibiotics in Europe
Sales of antibiotics for use in animals fell overall by 15% between 2010 and 2012 in Europe, according to a...
Dairy
Grass advice for mid October – plan from here?
We are now a few weeks into closing paddocks, those closed within the next week are the paddocks we will...
N.Ireland
Northern farmers envious of Dublin agricultural budget measures
There is a stark contrast between Government support in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland for Agri-Food industry growth according...
Beef
'Many farmers in for a shock when they open silage pits this year'
Nutritionists are confirming that dairy, beef and sheep farmers may well receive a shock when they open their silage pits...
Agri-Business
Photosynthesis breakthrough achieved by Rothamsted scientists
Plants, algae and some bacteria capture light energy from the sun and transform it into chemical energy by the process...
Dairy
Arrabawn cuts 2c/L from its September milk price
Arrabawn has cut its September milk price by 2c/L, it has announced. This brings its September milk price down to...
Dairy
Dairy expansion must deliver enhanced farm incomes – O'Leary
The envisaged expansion of the dairy sector post quotas must deliver enhanced income opportunities for Irish milk producers, IFA Deputy President...