Farm Safety
New Zealand police shoot ram after man and woman found dead
New Zealand police have confirmed that they shot a ram after a couple were found dead in a paddock. “On...
Farm Safety
New Zealand police have confirmed that they shot a ram after a couple were found dead in a paddock. “On...
Rural Life
Funds are being raised following the death of 25-year-old Maurice McCarthy who died in New Zealand on April 8 this...
Agri-Business
The 2024 Ireland – New Zealand (NZ) joint research call on agriculture and climate change has opened for proposals. In...
Rural Life
Author and film-maker, Elaine Heney who lives on a dry stock farm in Co. Tipperary, recently launched her latest book,...
Environment
New Zealand’s glaciers appear “smashed and shattered” due to enduring ice loss, according to the National Institute of Water and...
Agri-Business
The free trade agreement between the EU and New Zealand, which will include tariff rate quotas on beef and sheepmeat...
Agri-Business
The government’s decision to gift items made of 60% Irish wool and blended with 40% New Zealand wool as part...
Agri-Business
Farm profits in New Zealand could fall by 54% this financial year to an average of NZ$62,600 (€35,282) per farm,...
Sheep News
In 2023, UK sheepmeat imports totalled 37,900t from New Zealand (NZ) and Australia. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...
Dairy News
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index has recorded a slight increase of 0.5% following the latest trading event held...
Dairy
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today (Monday, February 12) increased its 2023/24 season forecast farmgate milk price, with the midpoint...
Rural Life
A tractor and truck run will be held on Saturday, February 17 in Ballacolla, Co. Laois, in memory of Seán...
Agri-Business
Fonterra Co-operative Group has today (Thursday, December 7) increased its forecast farmgate milk price and earnings guidance for 2024. The...
Agri-Business
The European Parliament has today (Wednesday, November 22), voted to approve the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and...
Environment
The government has today (Wednesday, November 15) announced €3.8 million in new research funding for four collaborative projects on climate...
Agri-Business
Fonterra has today (Thursday, November 9) announced that it is targeting a 30% reduction in on-farm emissions by 2030. The...
Dairy News
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has confirmed that the sale of Fonterra and Nestlé’s dairy joint venture in Brazil is now...
Rural Life
A former sharemilker from Waikato in New Zealand found responsible for tail injuries to 84 cows, leading to some tails...