Agricultural contractors are calling for the deadline dates for the spreading of both chemical fertiliser and slurry to be extended. The Association of…
The prolonged dry spell experienced in recent weeks “hasn’t done the farming community any favours”, according to Maurice Gannon – an agricultural contractor from…
Conditions may be ideal for grass cutting across the country, yet contractors are seriously struggling to find tractor drivers to pilot outfits, independent…
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has welcomed the Government’s announcement that farmers who remove snow-related hazards on public roads will not…
Addressing the “huge rural-urban gap in the provision of broadband” is essential to the future of farming in Ireland, EU Commissioner for Agriculture and…
Agricultural contractors “can’t compete” with farmers offering grant-subsidised services, the chairman of the FCI (Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland) Richard White…
Slurry tanks around the country are reaching capacity, as the prohibited period for spreading draws to a close. Speaking to AgriLand, Maurice Gannon –…
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has confirmed that its next biennial ‘Conference and Exhibition’ (Confex) will take place…
With harvesting around Ireland in full swing, AgriLand asked what agricultural contractors are charging for combine harvesting cereal crops in 2017. Different quotes were…
