Agri-Business
Irish beef prices 44c/kg behind Northern Ireland
It has been outlined that the price currently being paid for R3 steer cattle in the Republic of Ireland is...
Latest Stories
Rural Life
Farmer finds himself in court using tractor ‘for social purposes’
A farmer in the UK who drove to a local public house in his tractor after work has been hit...
Rural Life
Dreamt of owning an island? This spectacular one is for sale
Castle Island, located on Castle Island Road, Downpatrick, Co. Down, is a spectacular residential and agricultural island that is currently...
Dairy
Fonterra announces a further increase to its 2019/2020 forecast farmgate milk price
Fonterra Cooperative has announced a further increase to its 2019/2020 forecast farmgate milk price range. The kiwi co-op today, Thursday,...
Machinery
Why not replace your rake’s ‘jockey wheel’ with a plastic ‘slide’?
Engineers at Pottinger are testing a “new concept” for its (silage) rakes. They have replaced the traditional ‘jockey wheel’ on...
Agri-Business
‘Time to spell out problems in north’s dairy industry’ – NI farmers
A farmer group based in Northern Ireland has claimed that the dairy industry in the north, and in the UK...
Machinery
New breed of high-output trailed forage harvester on the way?
There has been considerable coverage of one particular machine – built by Elho – that was shown at last month’s...
Machinery
Which tractor ‘brands’ have climbed or fallen…between 2018 and 2019?
A ‘European dealer satisfaction survey‘ for 2019 – first published by AgriLand on Thursday, November 21, turned up some interesting findings;...
Agri-Business
GDT auction sees slight fall after 5 successive increases
After five consecutive increases, the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction saw a slight fall of 0.5% at the latest event,...
Rural Life
Livestock unit for sale promises productivity and scenic beauty
Hillhead of Catter Farm is a productive and commercial livestock unit set amidst the beauty of the Loch Lomond and...
Rural Life
Rural surveyor D&R donates £1,500 to mental health campaign
Davidson & Robertson (D&R), rural surveyors across Scotland and northern England, has donated over £1,500 to the Farm Safety Foundation that...
Machinery
Auction report: Coveted tractor collection goes ‘under the hammer’
A recent auction of classic and collectible tractors attracted considerable attention. The sale – held at Woodlands Farm, Ashford Hill,...
Machinery
Auction report: Top lot takes £45,000 at ‘classic’ Ford sale
A recent auction of classic and collectible tractors attracted considerable attention. The sale – held at Woodlands Farm, Ashford Hill,...
Rural Life
US harvest team seeking applications for drivers
A family-owned business that specialises in forage harvesting across the US is seeking applications for its 2020 harvest team. Robinson...
Beef
Farmers urged to monitor outwintered livestock
Farmers who choose to outwinter their livestock to reduce housing and feeding costs are being encouraged to monitor their livestock...
Agri-Business
Interesting and challenging jobs available in NI agri sector
Every month a wide range of jobs become available in the agri sector in Ireland and Northern Ireland, giving people...
N.Ireland
Authorities investigate ‘sudden death in tragic farm accident’
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of a farm death in Newry, Co. Antrim over the weekend. The incident took place...
Machinery
Landini and McCormick appoint new parts specialist
Argo Tractors, which encompasses tractor brands such as Landini and McCormick, has appointed Adam Waugh as a parts specialist (covering...
