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CAP allocation for Northern Ireland secured
The View from Northern Ireland: The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) allocations for Northern Ireland (NI) will remain the same for...
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Bank on Ulster Bank for young farmer financial packages
Ulster Bank has today officially announced a range of farm packages offerings aimed at supporting the growth ambitions of farmers...
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Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
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'Majority of people willing to pay more for organic food but price key'
Some 78 per cent of Europeans are willing to pay more for organic food, but the price difference should not...
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Young blood to conquer Carlow this weekend
Macra na Feirme’s annual farming conference, hosted by Carlow Macra an Feirme in conjunction with main sponsors Dawn Meats and...
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Can you dig it?
Agri Aware has launched a new curriculum-linked educational resource for primary schools across Ireland called ‘Dig In’. This key resource...
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The food connection
“Strawberries from Israel on the shelves of Wexford supermarkets during their annual strawberry week. Is this sustainable?” asked Michael Kelly...
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‘Grasping the nettle’ that is farm succession
Alan Jagoe, from the European Council of Young Farmers (ECOYF), has told AgriLand that agriculture must grasp the nettle that...
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Ireland was under quota by three per cent for 2012/2013
For the milk quota year 2012/2013 Ireland was three per cent under quota. This is according to the latest European...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
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New EU farm policy clears key hurdle
The View from Europe: Agriculture MEPs endorse Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Reform deal Legislation for the new CAP was endorsed by...
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Follow the Leader, Enda ploughs on
Taoiseach Enda Kenny arrived at this year’s National Ploughing Championships amid much fanfare today. The man of the moment ploughed...
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The young guns in fighting form
Kieran O’Dowd the newly appointed President of Macra na Feirme talks to AgriLand on how the organisation continues to fight on...
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What is the definition of a young farmer in the new CAP?
‘New CAP, New Era’ is the theme of Macra na Feirme’s annual conference, sponsored by Dawn Meats and Ulster Bank. Hosted...
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Innovation challenges for family farms, minister
Speaking yesterday at a meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers in Lithuania, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon...
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'Banks have left agriculture in the lurch'
John Deere Agricultural Division President Mark von Pentz has indicated that the banks’ decision to “effectively” walk away from agriculture...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Big increase in grain costs a growing concern
The viability of Irish grain production is in question as a result of the relentless increase in costs over the...
Agri-Business
Meetings under way to reconstruct sugar beet industry
Sugar beet meetings with the Department of Agriculture are under way with the view to re-construction of the beet industry. However,...
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Agri Aware Day: Irish farm and food showcase set for Dublin Zoo
Irish agriculture and sustainably produced Irish food produce will be the focus at the inaugural Agri Aware Day which takes...
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Dutch dairy board member view
“Some neglect what milk actually is. If you want to be the best in class you should know everything about milk.” These...