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Clare and Galway hit with Status Red wind warning

February 28, 2020

Environment

The ‘climate-friendly cow’: Halving methane emissions in UCD

February 28, 2020

Beef

Work is ongoing in University College Dublin (UCD) to develop the “climate-friendly cow” –…

Larry Goodman announces ‘strategic’ changes to board of ABP Food Group

February 28, 2020

Agri-Business

A number of high-profile appointments and retirements have been announced to the board of…

Milk Price Tracker 2020: How does your milk price compare?

February 28, 2020

Dairy

The latest Milk Price Tracker – brought to you by AgriLand and the Irish Creamery Milk…

Weekly beef kill increases slightly

February 28, 2020

Beef

Official figures have shown that some 39,981 cattle were processed in Department of Agriculture, Food…

Grass & Muck set to be ‘back with a bang’ for 2020

February 28, 2020

Machinery

Grass & Muck 2020 edges ever closer as the countdown continues for the big event, set to be held at Gurteen College in…

Coronavirus situation ‘should not be allowed’ to affect February milk price

February 28, 2020

Dairy

While appreciating the real impact of the coronavirus Covid 19, it is clear that international traders “would seek to overplay it for commercial…

ICMSA calls out ‘decades of river mismanagement’

February 28, 2020

Rural Life

The current flooding of houses, farmyards and farmland “should come as no surprise to anyone”, and is as a result of “decades of…

Post-calving trace mineral deficiency: How can a subclinical deficiency occur?

February 28, 2020

The weeks of spring are a critical period for farms in Ireland aiming to get cows back in calf quickly to ensure a…

Upcoming Athlone meeting described as ‘Beef Plan National AGM’

February 28, 2020

Agri Politics

A meeting is expected to take place next month in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, that is being described by some members of the Beef…

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Bord Bia appoints Ryan as director of Origin Green

February 28, 2020

Agri-Business

Bord Bia has appointed Deirdre Ryan to the role of director of the Origin Green and Quality Assurance programmes. The incoming director is…

MREF calls on Bruton to sort out BEC ‘mess’ immediately

February 28, 2020

Environment

The decision to slash the budget for the Better Energy Community grant support (BEC scheme) by over 30% for 2020 has been described…

Poor-quality silage can turn out to be the most expensive feed on your farm

February 27, 2020

On a daily basis farmers strive to meet environmental challenges and consumer demands. One area which needs improvement, particularly on dairy farms, is…

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Dr. Paddy Wall warns of vegan diet health risks beyond age of 55 years

February 28, 2020

Rural Life

The topic of vegan diets – and intake of protein – was addressed at a discussion held in University College Dublin (UCD) yesterday,…

Minister must allow managed gorse burning in March – IFA

February 28, 2020

Agri Politics

The managed burning of gorse must be allowed to continue in March, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) national hill farming chairman,…

‘Rylucan’: Grazing; tillage; dairy; or equestrian – mixed farmland on 33.3ac in Cork

February 28, 2020

Property

Looking for a plot of land, outbuildings and a fine residence? ‘Rylucan’ is a residential holding on 33.3ac, located at Shandrum, Charleville, Co.…

Domestic milk intake last month falls compared to January 2019

February 28, 2020

Dairy

The domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers fell by 4.4% in January, compared to the corresponding figure for January 2019. The figure…

Minister Canney marks beginning of ‘new harvest’ for Bord na Móna

February 28, 2020

Agri-Business

The Minister of State for Natural Resources, Community Affairs and Digital Development, Sean Canney, visited Derraghan Woods, Co. Longford, yesterday, Thursday, February 27,…