Dairy
Why don't more Irish dairy farmers (and cows) love milking robots?
Irish dairy farmers are not installing automatic milking systems at the same rate European farmers are, because getting cows to...
Europe
Agri Politics
50% of EU vets focus on pets and just 18% of focus on farm animals
There are 780m farm animals and 157m pets in Europe, yet 48% of European vets focus on companion animals, according...
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Register now for the Farm Well Hub Series
The Farm Well Hub is a new Irish on-line resource specifically dedicated to farmers mental health & wellbeing. The Farm...
Tillage
'Favourable crop conditions in Ireland; EU crops above average'
The weather conditions in Ireland continue to be favourable for crop development and in general crop growth conditions throughout Europe...
Agri Politics
Is Europe running out of land?
Is Europe running out of land? That is the question Teagasc Director Professor Gerry Boyle posed at the recent launch...
Agri-Business
'Role of import tariffs in distorting EU fertiliser prices'
A combination of EU import tariffs, and an industry that is vertically integrated, is acting to keep European fertiliser prices...
Dairy
UK experts: 'If good Irish dairy farmers cannot make a profit who else in Europe can?'
A new report has highlighted the cost efficiency of Irish dairy production compared to that of other European countries. The...
Environment
EU must not turn its back on biofuels says Copa-Cocega
Crop and tillage based biofuels are vital for animal feed, the environment, jobs and fuel, according to Copa-Cocega General Secretary...
Sheep
EU to fund sheep meat promotional campaign, says Bord Bia
While Ireland’s sheep sector enjoyed a relatively successful year in 2014, concern is growing throughout the EU regarding future lamb...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Beef
Irish beef cattle numbers will fall substantially in 2015 - Bord Bia
Cattle throughput at Irish meat plants will fall by between 120,000-150,000 head this year, according to Bord Bia marketing specialist Joe...
Dairy
Why some European dairy farmers want supply control in times of crisis
The European Milk Board and the German Dairy Farmers Association (BDM) are to press in Europe for the introduction of...