Machinery
The pressures on Dutch farming has claimed another victim in the form of a major Claas dealer which has decided to quit selling tractors.
The purchase of Steketee by Lemken has brought mechanical weed control to the German company as herbicides come under increasing pressure
Dairy
Fears have been raised that the impending labour shortage facing the Irish dairy industry could have negative consequences for calf exports.
Beef
Calf exports appear to be in a positive position as some 5,643 head have been shipped out of Ireland up to the week ending February 18.
New EU environmental rules could see dairy farmers in Holland have to reduce the numbers of cows on their farms significantly.
All the indicators are pointing towards a strong live export trade for calves this Spring
Have you ever heard of camel milk? A Dutch camel farm is supplying camel milk to musclefood.com and Ray D'arcy today (July 22) tried it live on RTE radio.
