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33,200ac of agricultural land sold in 2019 at over €6,500/ac

Rural Life

almost 5 years ago

33,200ac of agricultural land sold in 2019 at over €6,500/ac

The average price of agricultural land sold in Ireland in 2019 was €6,534/ac, with 33,274ac total...

Over 75% of marts have online bidding in place - ICOS

Agri Politics

almost 5 years ago

Over 75% of marts have online bidding in place - ICOS

Potato prices: Retail market provides demand

Tillage

almost 5 years ago

Potato prices: Retail market provides demand

ICMSA calls for allowance of 25 people to attend mart sales

Agri-Business

almost 5 years ago

ICMSA calls for allowance of 25 people to attend mart sales

Letter to the editor: Mart bidding - 'go online or go broke'

Opinion

almost 5 years ago

Letter to the editor: Mart bidding - 'go online or go broke'

Balancing herd diets for winter milk production

As cows transition from pasture to indoor housing, winter milk production presents unique...

Agri Politics

almost 5 years ago

New CAP reform 'supports active needs of farmers'

Recently a majority of the European Parliament voted to adopt the new CAP (Common Agricultural...

Rural Life

almost 5 years ago

NI government rejects planning for major Tyrone wind farm

Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure has rejected planning permission for a planned...

Dairy

almost 5 years ago

Planning for and implementing a successful drying off procedure

Proper planning ahead of drying off dairy cows for the winter is an essential part in keeping on...

Agri-Business

almost 5 years ago

EU marketing contributes to 'high-quality standards' for EU agri-food products

EU marketing standards for agri-food products have been “effective in establishing a standardised...

Agri Politics

almost 5 years ago

Submission sent to minister 'to resolve Level 5 difficulties for farmers and marts'

A detailed submission has been sent to the Minister for Agriculture to resolve the difficulties for...

Rural Life

almost 5 years ago

Van towing trailer brought to halt by Gardaí on M7

A van driver towing a trailer was brought to a halt by members of An Garda Síochána on the M7...

Paperwork pressure tops Irish farmers’ concerns

Irish farmers are facing unprecedented levels of bureaucracy, with 60% naming rules and regulations...

Agri-Business

almost 5 years ago

Government's own website says 40% of marts don't have decent broadband - Naughten

According to the government’s own website, 40% of marts across the country have a poor broadband...

Beef

almost 5 years ago

Mart trade: Round up of weekly prices

As most of the mart news this past week has focused on the lack of buyer presence around the...

Tillage

almost 5 years ago

European crops suffering from rain deficit and surplus

After suffering from drought conditions earlier this season, parts of Europe now have a rain...

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Aiding reductions to greenhouse gas emissions by maximising nutrient uptake

“To increase the long-term sustainability of our farming systems, reducing our reliance on...

N.Ireland

almost 5 years ago

Lady Dufferin, Marchioness of Clandeboye Estate, passes away at 79

Tributes had been paid to the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, Lady Dufferin of Clandeboye Estate,...

Rural Life

almost 5 years ago

MEPs table motion to fix 'major errors' in lead gunshot ban proposal

A number of MEPs on the European Parliament’s Environment Committee have tabled a motion to fix...

Watch: Testimonials from BaleShear operators

Learn more about the TANCO i‑Series - the i73 BaleShear and i75 MultiShear. The TANCO...

Rural Life

almost 5 years ago

Irish Rural Link CEO appointed president of EESC Diversity Europe Group

With the start of the 2020 to 2025 term of office of the European Economic and Social Committee...

Beef

almost 5 years ago

Beef trade: Decline in 'prime cattle' sent for direct slaughter to NI

The Northern Ireland beef trade is experiencing a similar trend to that in the Republic of Ireland,...

Rural Life

almost 5 years ago

ISPCA: 'Halloween can be a scary time for our furry friends'

As Halloween approaches, the Irish Society Preventing Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is reminding the...

Agri-Business

almost 5 years ago

Nolan 'yet to receive indication of plan for marts' from minister

An independent TD has said that she is “yet to receive any indication” from Minister for...

Environment

almost 5 years ago

Farming for Nature Awards: 'Simple actions can make a big difference for nature'

This year’s Farming for Nature ambassadors were commended in recent days, as their work...

Rural Life

almost 5 years ago

Livestock lorry seized at Garda checkpoint in Laois

A livestock lorry was seized by members of An Garda Síochána for a number of offences over the...