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Stolen tractor returned…social media played a big role in recovery

November 15, 2018

Last January AgriLand visited Rory Doyle. His tractor had been stolen and attached behind it was his neighbour’s trailer. In this week’s episode…

‘Criminals have all the rights and the victims have none’

November 15, 2018

Rural Life

The criminal is getting away because legislation hasn’t been passed through the Dail, according to Tipperary farmer and contractor Robert O’Shea. Robert –…

Rural crime and repeat offenders: ‘Laws aren’t strong enough’

November 15, 2018

Rural Life

Stricter laws to allow Gardai to take on rural crime have been called for by deputy Jackie Cahill, with reform sought for issues…

Farmer fightback: ‘We can’t wait until laws are changed’

November 15, 2018

Rural Life

Stronger laws are needed to favour land owners over criminals – but in the meantime, there is plenty that can be done to…

Peter Casey: ‘I’ve no regrets whatsoever’

November 15, 2018

Rural Life

Peter Casey, the outspoken and divisive businessman who shook up last month’s presidential election campaign 2018, says he has “no regrets” about the…

FarmLand – Episode 11

November 15, 2018

Rural Life

Tonight (Thursday, November 15) on FarmLand, businessman Peter Casey – who garnered the support of one in five voters during last month’s presidential…

Merging with Lakeland: What are LacPatrick supplier views?

November 9, 2018

Dairy

The recently-announced merger between Lakeland Dairies and LacPatrick Dairies has been cautiously welcomed by LacPatrick supplier Brian Treanor. Brian – a dairy farmer…

‘There’s profitability from these systems; once you’re not paying too much for calves’

November 8, 2018

Beef

Since the unshackling of milk quotas in 2015, the Irish dairy industry has undergone change. Increases in cow numbers, herd sizes and changes…

Mart insurance: Cost of claims ‘seriously out of kilter’

November 8, 2018

Agri-Business

Mart insurance premiums are skyrocketing due to a serious imbalance in claims pay-outs, according to co-ops representative Ray Doyle. Doyle, who is the livestock…

Merging of the giants: What do Lakeland suppliers think?

November 8, 2018

Dairy

The recently-announced merger between Lakeland Dairies and LacPatrick Dairies “is the way forward” – but will take time, according to Lakeland supplier Thomas…

FarmLand – Episode 10

November 8, 2018

Rural Life

Tonight on FarmLand, Michael Hanley, CEO of Lakeland Dairies, will outline his ambitions for the future of the Lakeland/LacPatrick merger. Hanley will also…

What is the best practice advice for drying off cows?

November 1, 2018

Dairy

Drying off cows properly at the end of their lactation is a very important process that allows the cow to heal and prepare…

Selective dry cow therapy: The way forward for dairy dry off?

November 1, 2018

Dairy

Selective dry cow therapy is a key issue coming at Irish farmers, according to Teagasc dairy specialist Dr. Tom O’Dwyer. O’Dwyer explained why farmers…

‘Biomass not the answer to power generation in Ireland’ – Ryan

November 1, 2018

Agri Politics

Biomass is “not a long-term, efficient or economic solution” to the generation of electricity at power plants in the midlands, Eamon Ryan, the…

FarmLand – Episode 9

November 1, 2018

Rural Life

Tonight on FarmLand, independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice and Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan, go head-to-head on the country’s strides to hit its renewable…

Cowen: Bord na Mona stakeholder forum needed to drive jobs

October 26, 2018

Environment

A forum of industry stakeholders should be established with adequate funding to drive enterprise and jobs in traditional Bord na Mona regions, according…