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Over 400 lamb carcasses destroyed due to disease outbreak

Sheep

over 8 years ago

Over 400 lamb carcasses destroyed due to disease outbreak

Over 400 lamb carcasses have been destroyed due to an outbreak of a disease called sarcocystosis,...

Is this what we needed in the era of small square bales?

Machinery

over 8 years ago

Is this what we needed in the era of small square bales?

Fleet profile: Kildare contractor reveals his machinery ‘highs’ and ‘lows’

Machinery

over 8 years ago

Fleet profile: Kildare contractor reveals his machinery ‘highs’ and ‘lows’

Fancy a change of career? Check out the latest available jobs in the agri-sector

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Fancy a change of career? Check out the latest available jobs in the agri-sector

Packed schedule for agri shows this weekend

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Packed schedule for agri shows this weekend

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Major regional roadshow aims to grow Ireland’s organic livestock sector

Major regional roadshow aims to grow Ireland’s organic livestock sector

Ireland’s organic farming community is set to take centre stage this autumn with the launch of a...

Beef

over 8 years ago

US ban on Brazilian beef throws doubts over Mercosur deal

The decision by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ban fresh Brazilian beef must...

US ban on Brazilian beef throws doubts over Mercosur deal

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Farmer in court over father's road death

A farmer from Co. Tyrone has been accused of causing the death of his father through “dangerous...

Farmer in court over father's road death

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Man charged after 1,250 pigs found dead on Canadian farm

A 27-year-old Canadian man has been charged with a number of animal cruelty offences after more...

Man charged after 1,250 pigs found dead on Canadian farm

N.Ireland

over 8 years ago

British farms ‘critically short’ of seasonal fruit and veg labour supply

England and Wales have suffered a 17% decline in the number of seasonal workers required for the...

British farms ‘critically short’ of seasonal fruit and veg labour supply

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Pics: Tractor driver and owner to be prosecuted for worn trailer tyres

Both a tractor driver and the tractor’s owner are set to be prosecuted due to a trailer having...

Pics: Tractor driver and owner to be prosecuted for worn trailer tyres

Agri-Business

over 8 years ago

6,000 BPS preliminary checks issued regarding over-claims

Approximately 6,000 preliminary checks issued under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) related to...

6,000 BPS preliminary checks issued regarding over-claims

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Using science-backed strategies to reduce risks and boost crop yields

Using science-backed strategies to reduce risks and boost crop yields

As farmers struggle with ever-decreasing chemical options, increasing environmental pressures, and...

Beef

over 8 years ago

All fresh Brazilian beef imports now banned from the US

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the suspension of all fresh beef...

All fresh Brazilian beef imports now banned from the US

Sheep

over 8 years ago

Farmers warned to be extra vigilant after multiple sheep thefts in Donegal

Farmers have been warned to be extra vigilant after sheep were reported stolen from two separate...

Farmers warned to be extra vigilant after multiple sheep thefts in Donegal

Agri Politics

over 8 years ago

EU 'throws doubt' on Dawn Meats / Dunbia merger

The EU Competition Commissioner has “thrown doubt” over a proposed merger of Dawn Meats and...

EU 'throws doubt' on Dawn Meats / Dunbia merger

Sheep

over 8 years ago

'Sharp lamb price-cuts which undermine the market are very damaging'

Sheep farmers are strongly resisting the negative downward pressure from meat plants on the issue...

'Sharp lamb price-cuts which undermine the market are very damaging'

Environment

over 8 years ago

Showers set to return this weekend, as blight warning issued

A mixture of sunny spells and scattered showers are expected to return this weekend, according to...

Showers set to return this weekend, as blight warning issued

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Train services disrupted as tractor destroys level crossing

Major disruptions have been caused to Irish Rail’s services between Maynooth and Sligo due to a...

Train services disrupted as tractor destroys level crossing

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Future-proofing your farm: Steps you can take today

Future-proofing your farm: Steps you can take today

Irish dairy farmers face constant change, from unpredictable weather to evolving regulations and...

Environment

over 8 years ago

New INHFA president: Long-term deal a 'major priority'

Colm O’Donnell from Sligo was elected as the first National President of the Irish Natura &...

New INHFA president: Long-term deal a 'major priority'

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Stolen farm property 'recovery days' to be held by Gardai next week

Gardai will be attempting to return property to rightful owners next week, following the successful...

Stolen farm property 'recovery days' to be held by Gardai next week

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Royal Highland Show gets underway today

The 177th Royal Highland Show, a four-day event supported by the Royal Bank of Scotland, got...

Royal Highland Show gets underway today

Machinery

over 8 years ago

First FTMTA agri-machinery auction on the way this autumn

It has been revealed that the FTMTA (Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association) is set to host...

First FTMTA agri-machinery auction on the way this autumn

Machinery

over 8 years ago

Will this unconventional slurry spreading system escape proposed splash-plate ban?

At the moment, there is a growing fear among farmers that steps could be taken to ban traditional...

Will this unconventional slurry spreading system escape proposed splash-plate ban?

Beef

over 8 years ago

'Return on investment in utilisation of grass cannot be ignored'

The need to focus on grass production and utilisation was a key message from the Irish Grassland...

'Return on investment in utilisation of grass cannot be ignored'

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