Dairy
Nutrient efficiency key for after-grass
Many farmers are now looking to maximise the nutrients that are contained in slurry which, if applied correctly, can have...
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Agri-Business
May rainfall twice the norm in places
As Met Eireann today issued another weather warning for more thundery showers, with the risk of spot flooding locally. It...
Other
Up to 40mm of rain in places this afternoon and evening
Met Eireann has issued a yellow weather warning for Munster, Connacht and Donegal as heavy thundery downpours are likely through...
Agri-Business
Agrifood co-ops to highlight employment opportunities
‘Foot in The Door’ an Irish co-operative industry initiative targeting potential new employees for the agrifood sector was launched today...
Agri-Business
European beef prices drop by 5% as costs rise - Copa-Cogeca
European farm organisation, Copa-Cogeca, is warning of tough times ahead for the beef industry. Days before industry stakeholders are meeting...
Arable
Crops looking well in the South East
Teagasc tillage advisor Martin Bourke has confirmed to AgriLand that winter cereal crops in the Wexford are showing tremendous promise....
Agri-Business
EU projecting strong short term growth for agriculture
This week has seen the EU Commission go on the record, regarding the prospects for farming over the coming months...
Agri-Business
Slight fall in profits for FBD, as Storm Darwin damage to top €130m
Insurer FBD has reported a fall in pre-tax profits in 2013, which it said was caused by a small number...
Agri-Business
Opportunity knocks but once
The opportunities for Ireland’s agricultural sector, dairy in particular, are endless but there are challenges and influencing factors on the road ahead...
Environment
'Extraordinary storm as next 48 hours critical'
There was significant damage and disruption in the transport and energy sectors across Ireland caused by yesterday’s storm. This is...
Environment
Land washed away in storms no longer qualify for SFP
Farmers who had their land washed away in storms over recent months will have their maps readjusted and said lands...
Environment
Rivers still badly swollen, advice to hold-off on fertiliser spreading
A further meeting of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) to discuss the on-going severe weather was held in Dublin...
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...
Arable
Winter cereal crops seem to be holding up well – despite the rain
Teagasc tillage specialist Tim O’Donovan has told AgriLand that winter crops are holding up pretty well, despite the past four weeks...
Environment
No let-up in unsettled weather this week
A very poor week weather wise is in store, according to Met Eireann. It says the coming week will see...
Arable
Yield potential of winter cereals remains high – despite the wet weather
Teagasc’s head of agronomy John Spink has told AgriLand that only cereal crops that have been in standing water for...
Agri-Business
Alltech's Global 500 conference a big hit
AgriLand reported extensively from Alltech’s Global 500 conference in October. Alltech president Dr Pearse Lyons told AgriLand that Irish dairy...
Agri-Business
Weather warning issued for tonight
Met Eireann has issued a weather warning for tonight. High winds are expected in counties across Munster, Leinster and Connacht...
