Increasing carcass weight, conformation and achieving a faster finish in Co. Waterford

As the calving season draws to a close, now is a time for you…

Graphic: Family sentenced following nightmare scenes at Welsh farm

April 18, 2019

A mother and son convicted with serious neglect of 84 cattle on a Welsh…

Farmer accused of starving sheep after discovery of 35 deaths

April 18, 2019

By Anton McNulty A Mayo sheep farmer has been charged with cruelty to his…

Auction report: Seeing ‘red’ at April’s big Cambridge sale

April 17, 2019

Monday, April 8, saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at…

Dryer 3 produces first powder as Aurivo looks to future growth

April 18, 2019

Agri-Business

Aurivo looks to be “in good stead” for processing capacity looking forward, according to Aurivo, with its third dryer in the process of…

Alltech Medal of Excellence to be awarded to Dunboyne researcher

April 18, 2019

Agri-Business

A research director at the Alltech European Bioscience Centre in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, is set to receive the Alltech Medal of Excellence. Dr.…

Indicators point to ‘period of stability’ for milk price – Aurivo

April 18, 2019

Current indicators point to a period of stability on the milk price front for 2019, according to Aurivo CEO Aaron Forde. Commenting on…

Planning to reseed? Then invest in varieties that graze out

April 18, 2019

Reseeding is a costly operation, but there is no doubting the value it delivers. However, if you want to maximise the value of…

Carbery holds milk price for March supplies

April 18, 2019

Episode 22 - April 11, 2019

Cork processor Carbery Group has announced that it has held its milk price for March supplies. A spokesperson for the processor confirmed that…

Episode 21 - April 4, 2019

Episode 20 - March 28, 2019

Episode 19 - March 21, 2019

Episode 18 - March 14, 2019

Episode 17 - March 7, 2019

Fáilte Ireland ‘Taste the Island’ workshops to get underway

April 18, 2019

Agri-Business

Fáilte Ireland is inviting businesses and individuals to take part in a new initiative entitled ‘Taste the Island – A celebration of Ireland’s…

Co-ops ‘have 3 crucial questions to answer’ on 1995-level prices

April 18, 2019

Co-ops have some serious questions to answer following cuts made to February and/or March milk prices, with prices now at 1995 levels, according…

New grain treatment reduces acidosis and improves animal health

April 17, 2019

Preserving grain at harvest is a task that must be carried out correctly. The right product application can result in many benefits, providing…

Crowds descend for tailored farm health and safety talks in Tipp

April 18, 2019

Large crowds descended on a farm in north Tipperary yesterday, Wednesday, April 17, for a farm safety event with a difference. Organised by…

‘Dealer stocks at high levels across machinery markets’

April 18, 2019

CEMA, the association of European (agricultural) machinery manufacturers, has said that the general business index across the industry is “positive, despite a slight…

Over a 10% drop in area of land under potatoes last year

April 18, 2019

Tillage

The area under potatoes has decreased by 10.4% to 8,200ha last year, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).…

HSA to begin ‘intensive’ farm inspections from next week

April 18, 2019

The Health and Safety Authority will begin an “intensive” inspection campaign, focusing on tractors and farm machinery, starting from April 23. In announcing…

Success: Stolen Transit and trailer recovered after public appeal

April 18, 2019

A Ford Transit van, an Ivor Williams 12ft X 6ft trailer and its contents have all been recovered safely after being stolen from…

TD calls for cash-back for farmers who generate solar power

April 18, 2019

Environment

An Independent TD has called on the Government to put in place a payment scheme for farmers who produce electricity for the national…

Doe 130 expected to fetch £65,000 at major vintage/classic auction

April 18, 2019

What are being described as some of the “world’s most unusual classic and vintage tractors, cars, commerical vehicles and motorbikes” will go under…

Europe-wide award for ‘high-tech slurry application system’

April 18, 2019

John Deere’s manure (slurry) sensing system has now been recognised by the European Land and Soil Management Award jury as a “major breakthrough”…

Irish food processor alliance sets targets to reduce plastic use

April 18, 2019

Environment

The recently formed group that compromises 11 agricultural processing and food businesses in Ireland – Plastics Action Alliance – has set out its…

Creed called on to ‘drive home’ Brexit beef support package

April 18, 2019

Beef

A further push for action on a Brexit support package for beef farmers was hot on the agenda at a farm lobby group’s…

Aurivo milk supplies up 111% since 2010

April 17, 2019