Agri-Business
Middle East dairy contracts under way, as minister hints of long-term milk pricing
Long-term milk pricing contracts between dairy farmers and co-ops for Ireland is on the cards as preparation for post-Quota 2015 continues....
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Agri-Business
Lely live robotic milking cows are on the move
More than 40 top Northern Ireland Holstein Friesian cows are getting the Rolls-Royce treatment today. They are currently in transit...
Rural Life
Keep a good pace and walk on
The three pathways to success in farming and life Prioritising Prioritising activities on the farm means making choices about what...
Dairy
A Rabobank perspective on the world's dairy markets
The Agricultural Science Association Conference: Rabobank’s Matthew Johnson told this year’s Agricultural Science Association (ASA) Conference that international dairy prices peaked...
Agri-Business
Question the direction of beef production at Global 500
“Horsegate” has left the EU, thought to have one of the most transparent supply chains in the world, questioning how...
Environment
Climate change is having an impact in a wetter, warmer Ireland
The findings from five Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research projects on climate change, published this week, examine the impacts of...
Agri-Business
Kepak Group to acquire majority shareholding in McCarren & Company
Subject to Competition Authority approval, Kepak Group is set to acquire a majority shareholding in McCarren & Company in Cavan, the...
Beef
Live exports key to competitive beef prices - Minister
Ireland’s live export markets are key to competitive beef prices, according to Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney TD in a broadcast...
Agri-Business
Aldi strikes gold and wins 12 awards
Aldi Stores Ireland has won more titles than any other retailer in Ireland at the inaugural Irish Quality Food and...
Environment
Fodder planning for this winter
The View from Northern Ireland: Brian and Ian Thompson farm around 350 acres at Culmore Point just outside Derry where...
World News
World’s largest vertical farm is certified organic
World News: A 90,000 sq ft warehouse based 15 miles outside of Chicago is now a thriving urban garden that...
World News
China beef continues to rise
A recent report released by Rabobank indicates Chinese demand for beef continues to rise, heralding positive news for a number of international...
Agri-Business
Biomass plant in Offaly aims to add €7m pa in revenues for farmers
Farmers across the Midlands could be in for a windfall of up to €7m a year in additional revenue after...
Agri-Business
Lilywhite Butchers top of the league
O’Gorman’s Meats in Castledermot, Kildare has this evening been named Butcher Shop of the Year by Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland...
Other
#agchatirl: The next generation
Each week #AgChatIRL will review its debates on social media with AgriLand. Those involved and interested in agriculture and food actively participate...
Machinery
Keenan to launch new MF380 mixer wagon at Ploughing 2013
The new Keenan MF380 was developed to fill the gap between the current MF360 and MF400 models; it has a...
Agri-Business
Historic bonanza harvest for Bord na Móna
Bord na Móna‘s total peat harvest for 2013 amounted to 166 per cent of the company’s annual target. The final...
Dairy
Talk of compulsory dairy income insurance at EU post-Quota debate
A high-level European Parliament debate on dairy quotas post 2015 is taking place next Wednesday. It is being pinned as a...
