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New Rakeman grass harrow
New Rakeman grass harrow

Introducing the Rakeman 3000 developed, designed and manufactured in Ireland. Fastparts southern sales manager Tim O’Regan said: “This year has...

Grant aid for sheep fencing and handling equipment
Grant aid for sheep fencing and handling equipment

The View from Teagasc: Stock proof fencing is essential for proper grassland management. Along with effective sheep handling equipment, it is key...

Judge warns Henchy counsel on ‘wasting time’
Judge warns Henchy counsel on ‘wasting time’

A High Court judge told the lawyer for a former co-op chief that he did not want to “waste endless time”...

EU expert notes scepticism of GM food technology
EU expert notes scepticism of GM food technology

GM, genetically modified technology (GM), continues to perform badly in terms of public opinion when compared to other technologies. This is...

Keep watch, stay in tune – Turn2me
Keep watch, stay in tune – Turn2me

COMMENT: Mental health is about how you think and feel and how you deal with life’s ups and downs.Your mental...

Blaney Agri unveil new range
Blaney Agri unveil new range

Quad-X recently formed a new division incorporating the design and manufacture of tractor machinery due to huge growth in this...

Five meath farmers received €200k plus SFPs last year
Five meath farmers received €200k plus SFPs last year

The number of farmers in receipt of Single Farm Payments (SFP) in excess of €200k was 17 in 2012, according...

Leap of faith into the future through farm diversification
Leap of faith into the future through farm diversification

The View from Northern Ireland: Farm diversification shouldn’t be just a leap of faith into a new business sector. It should...

‘Minister must deliver new investment for farming in Budget 2014’
‘Minister must deliver new investment for farming in Budget 2014’

COMMENT: Irish Farmers Association (IFA) President John Bryan has called on Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to mount a major battle at cabinet to defend farm...

‘Lower EU and import supplies to help EU sheepmeat market’
‘Lower EU and import supplies to help EU sheepmeat market’

At the latest working European forecasting for sheepmeat, the general consensus points towards some further downward pressure on output as...

Irish dairy market returns up 22.7% since February
Irish dairy market returns up 22.7% since February

Results published by the Irish Dairy Board (IDB) show continued strong performance in the Irish dairy sector with increased returns...

Winter wheat varieties 2014
Winter wheat varieties 2014

The View from Teagasc: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine published its recommended wheat list recently.  The main changes are:...

Henchy claims no credit limit on Dairygold account
Henchy claims no credit limit on Dairygold account

The former chief executive of Dairygold has said that allegations of financial impropriety severely damaged his good name in front...

Ireland leading in cow genetics profitability research
Ireland leading in cow genetics profitability research

Teagasc Moorepark and the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) are in the process of developing a new tool for dairy...

The key to rearing healthy beef calves
The key to rearing healthy beef calves

The first three months of a calf’s life are critical. The growth rate achieved in this period will affect the...

Agri output prices increase by 7.1% since 2012
Agri output prices increase by 7.1% since 2012

Irish agricultural output prices were down 2.9 per cent in August when compared to figures released for July. However when...

Explore Chinese business
Explore Chinese business

World News: Discover free articles on the economics, business and agriculture sectors of China, the second largest economy in the...

New John Deere tractors, baler make debut
New John Deere tractors, baler make debut

John Deere’s new 6100MC and 6110RC tractors will make their public debut at AgriScot in November, alongside the new F440R...