Amy Forde

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Amy Forde - Author - Agriland.ie

Amy holds an MA in Journalism from Griffith College Dublin and prior to that attended NUIG, where she obtained an Arts degree in Geography and Irish. Amy covered the IFA pay scandal and the elections thereafter. Hailing from Co. Galway, she has a keen interest in all things sport and plays both camogie and soccer.

DeLaval milking robots installed to milk 4,500 cows in Chile

Dairy

DeLaval milking robots installed to milk 4,500 cows in Chile

A dairy farm in Chile with 6,500 cows in total has signed an agreement with DeLaval which will see the...
Final Brexit opinion poll puts Remain side in the lead

EU

Final Brexit opinion poll puts Remain side in the lead

The final opinion poll ahead of today’s historic Brexit referendum in the UK has put the Remain side in the...
North’s Basic Payment won’t be cut to fund ANC Scheme – McIlveen

N.Ireland

North’s Basic Payment won’t be cut to fund ANC Scheme – McIlveen

CAP Pillar I funds for farmers in Northern Ireland will not be reduced to fund future support to Areas of Natural...
US milk production increases again in May

Dairy

US milk production increases again in May

Milk production in the 23 major states of the US in the month of May was up 1.2% on May...
France to vote against glyphosate renewal this Friday

Environment

France to vote against glyphosate renewal this Friday

Ahead of this Friday’s vote on glyphosate, the French Minister for the Environment, Segolene Royal has said that France will...
Video: New tractor brands debut in trailer for Farming Simulator

Machinery

Video: New tractor brands debut in trailer for Farming Simulator

Fendt and Massey Ferguson make their debut in the latest trailer for Farming Simulator 17, which is due for release...
Two months in prison for farmer who failed to dispose of carcasses

N.Ireland

Two months in prison for farmer who failed to dispose of carcasses

An Enniskillen farmer has received two months imprisonment for causing unnecessary suffering to cattle and failure to dispose of animal carcasses....
UK milk processor leads the pack with milk price increase

Dairy

UK milk processor leads the pack with milk price increase

In news not seen for many months, one UK milk processor has this week announced that it will be increasing...
John Deere appoints new Managing Director

Agri-Business

John Deere appoints new Managing Director

John Deere has appointed Jonathan Henry as the new Managing Director of John Deere Limited in the UK and Ireland....
Remain and Leave sides neck-and-neck in latest Brexit poll

EU

Remain and Leave sides neck-and-neck in latest Brexit poll

The latest poll on the Brexit referendum shows that the Remain side has come back into contention and are now...
David Cameron on Brexit: There will be border controls

EU

David Cameron on Brexit: There will be border controls

Should the UK vote to leave the EU in next Thursday’s Brexit referendum, there will be new border controls between...
GDT Review: WMP prices drop as European supply influences butter and cheese prices

Dairy

GDT Review: WMP prices drop as European supply influences butter and cheese prices

Whole milk powder (WMP) prices fell again at this week’s Global Dairy Trade, while higher prices were seen for other dairy...
Dairygold holds milk price for May supplies

Dairy

Dairygold holds milk price for May supplies

Following a meeting of the Board of Dairygold today, the co-op has confirmed that it is holding its May 2016...
EU extends economic sanctions against Russia

EU

EU extends economic sanctions against Russia

The Council of the European Union has today announced that it is to extend its economic sanctions on Russia until June...
Traditional haymaking takes centre stage at Trim Haymaking Festival

Rural Life

Traditional haymaking takes centre stage at Trim Haymaking Festival

Traditional haymaking takes centre stage at the annual Trim Haymaking Festival which takes place this Sunday, June 19. Chief Organiser...
British milk production forecast to be down 4% this year

Dairy

British milk production forecast to be down 4% this year

British milk production has been forecast to be down for the 2016/17 season by between 11.9 billion and 12.2 billion...
Kerry follows Glanbia and Lakelands, cuts milk price

Dairy

Kerry follows Glanbia and Lakelands, cuts milk price

Kerry has reduced its milk price for May supplies of milk by 1c/L to 22.5c/L, a spokesperson for Kerry has...
Global Dairy Trade holds steady in latest auction

Dairy

Global Dairy Trade holds steady in latest auction

The latest Global Dairy Trade has held steady on the previous auction, posting neither a rise nor a decline. Overall product...
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