Machinery
Retro-fit Quicke system lets older loaders weigh and remember
Due to “big demand” for a retro-fit option for older front loaders, Quicke has developed a Q-companion system for ‘premium’...
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Agri-Business
UFU demands answers over cattle imports
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is frustrated that some meat plants have increased direct imports of cattle for...
Agri-Business
UFU demands answers over cattle imports
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is frustrated that some meat plants have increased direct imports of cattle for...
Machinery
Wraps come off new Magnum in the US
Case IH has unveiled its new AFS Connect Magnum series tractors in the US. Incorporating the company’s Advanced Farming Systems...
Agri-Business
Video: Australian floods see an estimated 500,000 cattle perish
Torrential rain that caused widespread flooding in the north-west region of Queensland, Australia, has lead to losses now “estimated at...
Agri-Business
Antibiotics used for animal growth promotion by 45 countries
Although going in the right direction, farmers from 45 countries globally are still using antibiotics for growth promotion, according to...
Dairy
Dale Farm announces January milk price boost
Northern Ireland’s two largest dairy processors have announced milk prices of 26.5p/L. Dale Farm announced it will pay 26.2p/L for...
Dairy
Dale Farm announces January milk price boost
Northern Ireland’s two largest dairy processors have announced milk prices of 26.5p/L. Dale Farm announced it will pay 26.2p/L for...
Machinery
Big fleet of 2016-2018 John Deere tractors to be ‘disposed of’ in monster auction
The UK-based Hawk Plant equipment hire group (which owns a considerable fleet of agricultural as well as construction machinery) went...
Agri-Business
Moy Park fined after worker loses leg in forklift accident
Poultry-processing company Moy Park has been fined after a yardman was seriously injured in an accident involving a forklift truck....
Agri-Business
Government offers vets export training as 'no-deal' preparations ramp up
The Government is offering UK vets free export certification training as preparations for a ‘no-deal’ exit from the EU intensify....
Dairy
Muller launches £100 million 'Project Darwin' in bid to secure future
Britain’s largest dairy products manufacturer has launched a £100 million cost-cutting and margin improvement programme. Dubbed ‘Project Darwin’, bosses at...
Agri-Business
Scottish Rural Secretary tells UK Government farmers need 'Brexit compensation'
The UK Government must compensate farmers in the event of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit, Scotland’s Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has...
Agri-Business
British egg industry warns food fraud fines are not strong enough
The British Egg Industry Council is calling for stronger deterrents for food fraud following the news that an egg trader...
Machinery
Turnover at Manitou Group approaches €2 billion
Manitou Group, which encompasses the Manitou, Gehl and Mustang equipment brand-names, notched up revenues of almost €1.9 billion last year (2018). The...
Machinery
AGCO’s turnover approaches a whopping $10 billion
AGCO, which encompasses Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra and other farm machinery brand-names, notched up revenues approaching $10 billion last year...
Arable
British growers call for certainty of trade in post-Brexit world
British growers at this year’s Fruit Logistica say they are keen to work with European businesses post-Brexit – but they...
Agri-Business
LettUs Grow named best 'tech-for-good' startup in the UK
Bristol agri-tech firm LettUs Grow has been named one of the UK’s top tech startups at this year’s Vodafone Techstarter awards clinching...
