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Dale Farm announces cut to October milk price

November 14, 2018

The board of one of Northern Ireland’s largest milk processors, Dale Farm, has announced plans to cut its October milk price. Board members…

Court costs see IFA report €1.5 million operational deficit

November 14, 2018

Agri Politics

Costly court settlements have seen the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) announce a €1.5 million operational deficit for its accounts up to March 31…

Second Beef Plan farmer meeting in Co. Mayo tonight

November 14, 2018

Beef

The Beef Plan 2018-2025 Group are hosting a farmer meeting at 8:30pm this evening (Wednesday, November 14), in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris,…

Glanbia’s top 10 Black Friday offers

November 15, 2018

Glanbia Connect is having their BIGGEST Black Friday sale event to date. With huge savings across farm, garden, pet and solid fuel –…

First NI farmer convicted for BVD-related movement offences

November 14, 2018

N.Ireland

A Co. Fermanagh farmer has been convicted for three BVD-related offences in what has become the first conviction of its type in Northern Ireland.…

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Biggest beef kill of 2018 recorded as supplies break 40,000 head

November 14, 2018

Beef

At a time when the Beef Plan Group begins to gather momentum in an effort for farmers to receive a better price for their product,…

BNM in ‘wonderland’ over indigenous biomass – Fitzmaurice

November 14, 2018

Environment

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has claimed Bord na Mona are in ‘wonderland’ if they believe farmers will be able to grow biomass here.…

IRFU confirms sale of 92ac in ‘imperative’ €27 million deal

November 14, 2018

Rural Life

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has confirmed the detail contained in a statement issued by Hibernia Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) to…

8-bay colonial villa on 42ac in the heart of Wexford

November 14, 2018

Rural Life

Among white sandy beaches and picturesque mountains, in the heart of Co. Wexford, lies The Deeps – a 42ac plot of land and…

ICSA expects ‘total price collapse’ in wool

November 14, 2018

Agri-Business

John Brooks, sheep chairman of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA), has said that a ‘total price collapse’ in wool is…

Veterinary Council clamps down on ‘helicopter’ vets

November 14, 2018

Agri-Business

The Veterinary Council of Ireland has moved to “clarify standards” under its Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Practitioners in a bid to clamp…

‘Farming and our Future’ panel discussion in Cavan tonight

November 14, 2018

Rural Life

Cavan Macra na Feirme is set to host a panel discussion titled ‘Farming and our Future’ in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, tonight (Wednesday,…

Kerry holds its October milk price

November 14, 2018

Dairy

Kerry Group has become the latest processor to announce its October milk price, revealing that it has held on from last month’s levels.…

ESB application for co-firing power plants ‘long overdue’

November 14, 2018

Environment

The ESB’s application to co-fire peat-fuelled power plants with biomass is ‘long overdue’, according to Fianna Fail TD Barry Cowen. Speaking at a…

Redundancy deal for Bord na Mona workers expected today

November 14, 2018

Environment

AgriLand understands that the details of the redundancy package for Bord na Mona workers is expected to be announced today, November 14, following weeks…

Brexit: ‘I think there is still a grave danger of a crash out’

November 14, 2018

Agri-Business

It has been said at yesterday’s (Tuesday, November 13) Oireachtas committee meeting on the Impact of Brexit on Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, that…

GLAS advance payments worth €116 million commence

November 14, 2018

CAP / Schemes

Advance payments in respect of the Green, Low-Carbon, Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) for 2018 have commenced today, according to Minister for Agriculture, Food and…