Arable
Aphids are still the most serious pests of cereals
Aphids continue to be the most serious pests of cereal crops in Ireland. The issues caused by the pests were...
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Arable
Precision farming a key element of next Better farm crop programme
Precision farming technology will be a key element of the second instalment of the Teagasc’s BETTER farm crop programme. This is according to Teagasc...
Arable
Examining variation in spring barley growth and yield
Due to Ireland’s climate we are able to achieve the second highest yields per hectare for spring barley in the...
Arable
Huge variation in nitrogen requirements between and within fields
The large variation in Nitrogen (N) requirements between and within was noted today by Daniel Kindred, Senior Research Scientist at...
Dairy
Dairy prices drive NI farming income boom
Total income from farming in Northern Ireland increased by 33.7 per cent (31 per cent in real terms) from £223m...
Dairy
High-level investigation continues into alleged illegal milk movement
The Department of Agriculture is continuing to investigate alleged illegal movement of milk, arising from Ireland’s inevitable move towards an...
Environment
Changes to nitrates programme
A review of Ireland’s 2nd Nitrates Action Programme has concluded and a revised third programme has been finalised, according to an...
World News
EU cheese boom on the cards
In the recent ‘Prospects for Agri Markets and Income in the EU 2013 – 2023,’ released by the EU Commission,...
Environment
Extra funding for Johne's disease programme
Additional funding amounting to €250k from the Department of Agriculture will go towards the continuation of Animal Health Ireland’s (AHI)...
Environment
Efficient use of nutrients urged
With the end of the closed period in sight, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is encouraging farmers to use farm...
Agri-Business
Tesco announces major supply deal with Kerry Foods
Tesco announced a major supply deal with Kerry Foods this week, which will be supplying the retailer with products for...
Agri-Business
Greencore make promising start to 2014
Well known food group Greencore announced a positive start to the new year with revenue up for the 13 weeks...
Agri-Business
Middle East has huge potential for growth
Bord Bia recently announced the appointment of Michael Hussey as Manager, Middle East Region. Based in Bord Bia’s newest office in...
Dairy
Pressure on UK dairy commodity markets
According to DairyCo, healthy milk supplies, along with the strengthening of Sterling against the Euro has put downward pressure on...
Beef
Trade deal could open EU to beef imports from Brazil
The Irish Farmers’ Association is deeply concerned that Brazil could secure backdoor access to the European beef market courtesy of...
Agri-Business
Fire breaks out in Glanbia offices in Dungarvan
According to Reports a fire has broken out at Glanbia’s offices in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The blaze is believed to...
Dairy
US dairy expert questions milk price:feed ratio
What is the barrier to selling more milk on your dairy? That was the question posed by US independent dairy nutritionist...
Agri-Business
Have you got what it takes for Lakeland Dairies?
The major cross-border dairy processing co-operative, Lakeland Dairies, has established a dedicated graduate development programme aimed at upcoming graduates from disciplines...