Young farmer tax relief cap to create ‘huge stress’

October 22, 2018

CAP / Schemes

Beef trade: Processors reluctant to increase quotes, but deals being done at higher prices

October 22, 2018

Beef

More bite entered the beef trade last week after an extended period of price…

900t of farm tyres arrive for last leg of recycling initiative

October 22, 2018

Environment

An estimated 400 farmers attended the final farm waste tyre bring centre, which took…

Auction report: 7-year-old combine tops the bill at on-farm sale

October 22, 2018

Machinery

An on-site auction was held at Garlands Farm, Tollesbury, Essex, (England) on Friday, October…

Auction report: On-farm sale sees ‘greens’ and ‘reds’ change hands

October 22, 2018

Machinery

An on-site auction was held at Garlands Farm, Tollesbury, Essex, (England) on Friday, October…

Significance of SIAL for Irish agri-food exports explained

October 23, 2018

Agri-Business

A total of 35 Irish companies are participating in the biggest food trade fair in the world in a business-to-business level this year…

Several quads and a van stolen from a farm equipment business

October 22, 2018

Rural Life

Several quads and a van have reportedly been stolen from a farm equipment business in Co. Roscommon, according to Shannonside FM. It is…

Newly-appointed chair of Teagasc set to outline his ambitions

October 22, 2018

Agri Politics

The recently-appointed chair of Teagasc, Liam Herlihy, is set to outline his ambitions for the authority before a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas…

Using technology to tackle herd cell count on a Co. Longford farm

October 22, 2018

Longford-based farmer, Alister Walsh, has tackled his herd’s somatic cell count through the use of technology – specifically the installation of a number…

Anticipation at Gurteen College ahead of sustainability awards

October 22, 2018

Environment

Gurteen College in Co. Tipperary is preparing to attend the 2018 Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Awards at the Mansion House, Dublin,…

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Agri trailers block road in Wexford as tension mounts

October 22, 2018

Rural Life

It’s understood a group of local farmers in Co. Wexford have blockaded the new M11 road currently under construction. It’s said the road has…

Dunnes becomes Ireland’s most popular supermarket

October 22, 2018

Agri-Business

Dunnes Stores has become Ireland’s most popular supermarket for the first time since February, according to the latest grocery market share figures from…

Bank urges NI farmers to review the viability with 30% less support

October 22, 2018

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland’s farmers need devolved government back in place and lobbying on their behalf to make sure the sector does not fall behind…

Tractor driver fails to meet minimum motorway speed

October 22, 2018

Rural Life

A tractor towing a low-loader was recently detected by An Garda Siochana failing to meet the minimum speed required on a motorway. The…

IFA and department clash over the spread of TB via deer

October 22, 2018

Beef

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have clashed over the role deer play in the…

Tributes made to ‘passionate’ agricultural politician Seymour Crawford

October 22, 2018

Agri Politics

Tributes have been paid to former Fine Gael TD and former chairman of the National Livestock Committee of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA),…

LacPatrick holds September milk price

October 22, 2018

Dairy

LacPatrick has become the latest processor to reveal its milk price for September supplies. The Monaghan-based processor has announced that, in the Republic…

New panel of €5/straw Gene Ireland bulls formed

October 22, 2018

Beef

The Gene Ireland programme was launched in autumn 2012 and was established by the ICBF (Irish Cattle Breeding Federation) in conjunction with industry…

Malting barley to be as profitable as first winter wheat

October 22, 2018

Tillage

Teagasc and Boortmalt have joined forces for the next three years. The aim of the project is to make malting barley as profitable…

Nutrition and body condition critical for getting autumn-calving cows back in calf

October 21, 2018

Beef

The calving season on approximately 20% of Irish suckler farms that operate an autumn-calving system has drawn to a close. Figures have pointed…

85% of dairy farms had insufficient soil fertility levels in 2017

October 21, 2018

Dairy

Of the dairy farm soil samples analysed by Teagasc in 2017, just 15% had optimal soil fertility levels as indicated by soil pH, phosphorous…

Mind your soil before grazing forage crops

October 21, 2018

Tillage

19,400ha of forage crops have been planted under the Fodder Production Incentive Measure for tillage farmers. Many more crops have been planted outside…

Video: Why Valtra’s top of the pile for this Co. Westmeath contractor

October 21, 2018

Machinery

AgriLand paid a visit to an agricultural contractor in Co. Westmeath – to find out why he’s invested in a T254 and why he’s…

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