Dairy
900 farmers attend dairy unit training
The new dairy unit at Greenmount Campus of the College of Agricultural, Food and Rural Enterprise, hosted 900 farmers over...
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Beef
The UK beef market – an EBLEX perspective
EBLEX analyst Debbie Butcher has told AgriLand that a combination of increased supply and a lower demand for beef is...
Agri-Business
Spread your bets, an insight as an R&H Hall trader
Spread your bets and don’t get disheartened by negative responses. This was a key message from trader Philip Lynch of...
Environment
Report finds ammonia emissions from agriculture constant since 1990s
Ammonia (NH3) emissions have stayed reasonably constant since 1990, noted Dr Eimear Cotter, senior manager of the Environmental Protection Agency...
Rural Life
Giving agri students a head start
The 6th National finals of the Farm Relief Services Memorial Scholarship took place at the Teagasc/Macra na Feirme Colleges Challenge Day...
Dairy
Strathroy remains confident of establishing Wexford producer base
Strathroy Dairy’s director Cormac Cunningham has confirmed to AgriLand that approximately 40 Wexford Creamery’s producers may well opt to start...
Environment
Water levels in key rivers no higher overnight
The water levels in the countries key river systems are no higher overnight according to the Office of Public Works...
Environment
Farming body at odds with ESB over new wayleave rights
There is growing concern over new wayleave rights in ESB legislation, which could see private contractors gain compulsory access to...
Sheep
Tremendous turnout for Tralee sheep meeting
AgriLand’s Richard Halleron addressed a meeting for sheep farmers, held recently in Tralee. Courtesy of his presentation he discussed the...
Environment
Significant amount of farmland flooded, as rivers are closely monitored
A significant amount of farmland across Ireland is currently under water, particularly land close to rivers, as all the main river...
Agri-Business
Dairymaster leads fight against infertility in cows
Speaking at the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) in Abu Dhabi Dr Edmond Harty, CEO of Dairymaster, highlighted...
Agri-Business
Dawn Meats acquires UK abattoir
Dawn Meats confirm today that it has concluded a deal to acquire a UK abattoir based in Cornwall. The business,...
Dairy
Ireland secures Nitrates derogation
It was confirmed today that Ireland has secured a derogation under the Nitrates Directive after a vote took place at...
Environment
Your last opportunity to take in a Focus Farm visit!
Northern Ireland’s Focus Farms Programme will end on 31 March this year. On the basis of all objective criteria it has...
Sheep
Genetics the way forward for sheep farmers
Genetic evaluations are a powerful tool for sheep farmers that enable them to make more informed breeding decisions and potentially...
Agri-Business
Biocel on an upward growth curve
Biocel’s Paul Kirwan has told AgriLand that the Cork-based company will grow its business turnover substantially over the coming years....
Sheep
Spread of Schmallenberg eases, dept
There was little or no evidence of the further spread of Schmallenberg (SBV) infection during 2013 contrary to what was...
Beef
Snapshot of mart trade
Snapshot of mart trade in selected marts across the country. Carnew Mart Carnew Mart’s annual fatstock show and sale for...
