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Farmer chases thief (successfully) on his John Deere tractor
A US man who was cutting wood in a forest stopped a man trying to steal his truck; by giving...
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Dairy
Is this the best dairy staff canteen in the world?
The Yeo Valley staff canteen in the UK is being hailed as one of the worlds best staff canteens. The...
Rural Life
My toes were gone in a matter of seconds - survivor of farm accident tells his story
Anthony Flanagan, an agricultural contractor, lost half of his right leg in a farm accident when he went into the...
Rural Life
Electricity has caused six farm deaths in recent years
Since the year 2000, 49 people have died after coming into contact with electricity, including farm deaths, some involved the...
Rural Life
Risk of a fatal farm accident increases by 40% in March
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s (IOSH) Ireland branch is holding a safety event ‘Farming and Driving in the...
Rural Life
ESB reminds farmers to be safe this Christmas
The ESB is reminding farmers to be safe this Christmas and to never take risks with electricity. It says that in...
Agri-Business
C&D Foods opens state-of-the-art facility at Edgeworthstown
C&D Foods has announced that it is opening a new state-of-the-art pet food pouch manufacturing facility in Edgeworthstown. The new...
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
News round up
This week there was good news for Irish Dairy processors as every company that applied for approval to export dairy...
Agri-Business
'No impact on live exports from detained Libyan ship'
A livestock ship destined for Ireland was detained in Cornwall for safety reasons after its engine failed earlier this month,...
Environment
Forest care in spring is critical
The high numbers attending recent Teagasc forestry advisory clinics reflect the level of interest by landowners considering forestry and by...
Agri-Business
Ammonia leak probe under way at Kepak
Kepak is investigating a minor leak of ammonia at its largest meat processing plants in the country. The incident occurred...
Environment
Turbulent times for EirGrid
EirGrid, the state-owned energy company, was under fire this year due to the rollout of its Grid 25 strategy that...
Environment
'Our objective is to keep the lights on' - EirGrid CEO
Under fire EirGrid was back in the Oireachtas again today this time represented by chief executive Fintan Slye. According to the...
Machinery
Bridgestone announce new line of farming tyres
Bridgestone has selected this year’s Agritechnica show, which runs until 16 November in Hanover, Germany, as the platform to announce a...
Environment
Update on ash dieback outbreak
An update on the outbreak of ash dieback in Ireland was discussed in the Oireachtas recently. North Kerry Deputy Martin Ferris...
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Top Stories This Week All things machinery Huge Irish presence set for Agritechnica All things community: Farmers are the heart of...
Rural Life
Pump it Up!
15,000 attendants, including families, farmers, dancers, actors, joined some very big seasonal vegetables at the Virginia Pumpkin Festival in Cavan...
