Rural Life
Farm safety must be a top priority for farmers - Ulster Bank
Increased farm safety awareness must be a top priority for all farmers irrespective of enterprise, age or location, Ulster Bank...
Ulster Bank
Agri-Business
Ulster Bank launches first ever pasture loan to support growth of Ireland’s farms
Ulster Bank has launched a new pasture loan which, it says, can be up to €60,000 per customer over a...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
Agri-Business
Ulster Bank launches new finance products aimed at food and drink industry
Ulster Bank has launched a new selection of tailored product solutions for Ireland’s growing food and drink sector. The products, it says,...
Agri-Business
Ulster Bank staff awarded ag' finance certificates
Twenty eight Ulster Bank business banking staff were the first in Ireland to receive a Certificate in Agricultural Finance, awarded...
Dairy
Want to get a loan? Know what your current account is for…
Too many people see their current account overdraft as a target, not a limit, according to Anne Marie Butler, Agricultural...
Agri-Business
‘Few farmers plan reseeding as part of expansion plans’
Very few farmers have planned to reseed as part of their dairy expansion plans, according to Ulster Bank, which is...
Agri-Business
Young farmers optimistic about the future
Young farmers are optimistic about the future and ready to face the challenges and opportunities ahead, according to a report...
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Spotlight on Balmoral Show
Can’t get to the Balmoral Show today or tomorrow? Don’t worry, we’ve got our hands on some footage right here...
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Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
Agri-Business
IDB secures new syndicated bank facility of €420 million
The Irish Dairy Board (“IDB”) has secured a new five year syndicated bank facility of €420 million, replacing its existing...
Agri-Business
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...
Agri-Business
New young farmer banking package launched
Ulster Bank has this evening launched key agri-business young farming banking products at Macra na Feirme‘s National Conference in Carlow....
Breaking News
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...
Breaking News
£10m agri-food loans up for grabs
The View from Northern Ireland: A Northern Ireland Executive Agri-Food Loan Scheme, amounting to £10m, has been launched this week and the...
Breaking News
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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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...
Rural Life
Meade Potato Company Win
Meade Potato Company has won an agri-business award at this year’s Ulster Bank Business Achiever Awards 2012. The judges stated Meade...