Members of An Garda Síochána have appealed for information in relation to the theft of farm equipment from a farm in Co. Westmeath. Issuing the appeal on social media, Gardaí based in Co. Westmeath posted a statement, saying: “Gardaí in Athlone are looking for assistance with this recent theft of farm technology equipment from Moate. […]
Private well contamination represents a very real health risk in rural Ireland, with an improved knowledge of groundwater, and, ultimately, effective engagement with rural well owners considered central to reducing the risk of infection. The hidden nature of groundwater and the enduring notion that it provides safe, pristine drinking water represents a “perfect storm” of […]
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will meet with officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine tomorrow, Thursday, October 24. The focus of the PAC’s examination will be the department’s 2018 appropriation account and chapter 10 – forestry grants from the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (C&AG’s) 2018 Report on the […]
The Executive Council of the Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) accepted two further companies into membership of the association at its October meeting. First up is Ballyealan Engineering (trading as Blue Bull Machinery). It’s an agricultural engineering company that was founded, in recent years, by Darragh Egan. The firm is based at Beechill, Tullamore, Co. […]
Outgoing European Council President Donald Tusk has said that he will formally recommend to the EU27 (27 other member states besides the UK) that an extension to the Brexit deadline be granted to the UK. Writing on Twitter late yesterday, Tuesday, October 22, Tusk said: “Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to pause the process of […]
Additional reporting by Claire Mc Cormack Additional priority work areas in the dairy and beef sectors are now in the process of being identified by Animal Health Ireland (AHI). The organisation is celebrating 10 years since it was established with a conference held today, Wednesday, October 23, in the Royal College of Physicians, Dublin. The […]
Figures from data analyst and consultation firm Kantar are showing that the grocery market in Ireland remains strong, despite Brexit uncertainty. The market grew by 3.3% in the 12 weeks leading up to October 6, with shoppers visiting stores more often, and making larger trips in that period than they did in the same period […]
Producer organisations (POs) and associations of producer organisations (APOs) help to strengthen farmers’ position in the food supply chain while providing technical assistance to their members, according to a new EU study. Such organisations also benefit other actors in the food supply chain, as well as the local communities where they operate. These are among […]
Speaking at the inaugural Irish Gas Forum today, Wednesday, October 23, Denis O’Sullivan, managing director of Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), said: “While Ireland has excellent renewable energy resources, the reality is that wind and solar alone will never meet Ireland’s energy demands.” However, O’Sullivan explained how, through “a combination of technologies”, GNI can reduce Ireland’s […]
Farmers and rural-dwellers should always think safety first before starting any work during Hedgerow Week 2019 – and all other times – according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Taking to social media today, Wednesday, October 23, the department issued a brief post warning people to keep safety to the forefront of […]
Farmhand became the exclusive Irish importer for Quicke in 1962. The Quicke loader is the highest quality and most effective on the market today. “It is one of the best investments a farmer or contractor can make for their business,” claimed Stephen Scrivener, sales and marketing director for Farmhand. Quicke has developed a strong following […]
Agriculture will be increasingly expected to deliver farming systems that enhance farming livelihoods while also delivering environmental targets going forward, according to the National Biodiversity Forum. In a workshop convened by the forum, a group of scientists including some of Ireland’s leading academics have proposed six evidence-based ecological principles that can support the design and […]
Glanbia Ireland’s milk supply growth in 2019 is expected to be 8.5%, amid continued growth, with the company making investments to facilitate the extra milk, the processor has confirmed. Meanwhile, the firm’s stance on new entrants remains under review for the next couple of months. Milk supply to Glanbia Ireland has grown by over one […]
A sheep that broke records in recent years for the world’s heaviest fleece has died, it has emerged. The sheep, named “Chris”, died on Monday, October 21, aged 10, according to Australian animal charity Little Oak Sanctuary. Chris was discovered wandering the bushlands of Canberra, in Australia, in 2015 with an enormous fleece weighing 41kg […]
A tractor was seized as a result of illegally being on a motorway and other offences on the M1 route over the weekend. Stopped by members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Road Policing Unit (RPU), the machine was seized last Friday, October 18. The vehicle was not allowed on the motorway, with […]
The tillage and agricultural contractor tour at this weekend’s Macra Annual Conference is going to be an exciting one. Anyone with a love of machinery is set to be impressed as the tour takes in two extremely interesting farms. First up is Tom Barry, a tillage farmer based in Kilavullen, Co. Cork. AgriLand spoke to […]
There is no doubt that the loss of Redigo Deter seed dressing this season has played a major role in the reduction in the area sown to winter cereals so far this season. As farmers struggle against wet weather to get winter cereals into the ground they are no doubt looking back to finer weather […]
The O’Keeffe dairy enterprise located in Churchclara, Co. Kilkenny, is most definitely a family affair – with brothers Matt and Philip, and Philip’s son Bill – who is married with four young children – actively involved on the ever-expanding unit. The farm was chosen by the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) to host a farm walk […]
