Machinery
What to look out for when buying a second hand tractor
If you are interested in purchasing a second hand tractor it is important to take your time inspecting the machine,...
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Rural Life
5 gifts that definitely won't be under your tree this Christmas
It’s Christmas morning and the world is filled with wonder and glee, but have you every wondered what presents haven’t...
Pig/Poultry
'High levels of biosecurity key to preventing bird flu outbreaks'
The strict enforcement of high levels of biosecurity measures is key to preventing bird flu outbreaks on poultry farms, according to...
Machinery
Is the fuel system in your tractor working to its full potential?
Servicing tractors at any time of the year is good practice, while the fuel system remains one of the most important...
Other
'Forestry returns have the potential to enhance farm financial fitness'
Possible forestry returns have the potential to enhance financial fitness on the farm, according to Fianna Fail TD Timmy Dooley. Speaking...
Machinery
EU farm machinery regulations need to change - study
EU regulation of tractors and farm machinery needs to undergo ‘a veritable U-turn’, according to a new study published by...
Dairy
'Dairy recovery guaranteed as long as we produce what the market wants'
Recovery of the dairy market is guaranteed as long as the industry produces what the market demands, Commissioner Phil Hogan...
Agri-Business
Calls made to appoint an independent Ombudsman to police the grocery sector
An Independent Ombudsman to oversee and monitor the regulations within the grocery sector needs to be appointed, according to Fine Gael TD and...
Agri-Business
'EU generates 88m tonnes of food waste each year'
In the EU, around 88m tonnes of food waste are generated annually with related costs estimated at €143 billion, the...
Agri-Business
'EU competition policy must work for farmers too'
The European Union’s competition policy must defend interests of farmers with the same vigour as it defends those of consumers,...
Beef
Are there benefits with out-wintering store cattle?
Farmers in the west of Ireland, particularly those farming around the Burren, have seen some benefits to out-wintering store cattle,...
N.Ireland
Maximum jail sentence for animal welfare offences in the North increased to 5 years
A new action plan aimed at improving animal welfare enforcement will see the maximum jail sentence for animal welfare offences in the...
N.Ireland
Maximum jail sentence for animal welfare offences in the North increased to 5 years
A new action plan aimed at improving animal welfare enforcement will see the maximum jail sentence for animal welfare offences in the...
Opinion
Why should liquid milk producers be treated as a protected species?
Why should liquid milk producers be treated as a specialist stakeholder group within the dairy industry? Surely this approach to...
Rural Life
Two farmers jailed in the North for animal welfare offences
Two farmers from Co. Armagh have been jailed following convictions for a range of animal welfare offences. Martha Toal from...
Rural Life
Over 4,600 deer hunting licences issued to date
To date this year, 4,610 deer hunting licences have been issued by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs....
Dairy
Voluntary Milk Reduction Scheme will not be made mandatory - Hogan
The Voluntary Milk Reduction Scheme will not be made mandatory in the future, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development,...
EU
'The EU grain sector is now in a critical state'
The EU grain sector is now in a critical state, with global wheat prices at their lowest level for 10 years, according to...
