Agri-Business
Galway farmer elected new Chairman of Arrabawn
Dairy farmer, Sean Monahan, from Athenry, Galway, was elected the new Chairman of Arrabawn Co-op at a meeting of the...
Other
Beef
All roads lead to Grange on Wednesday
Preparations are almost complete for the major beef event of the year, the Teagasc Grange Open Day, which takes place...
Agri-Business
Comment: Time to review Fonterra's sacred cow?
There’s a cow – not an elephant – in the room where New Zealand’s trade performance is discussed. The cow...
Agri-Business
EU vote allows countries decide GMO policy
EU Environmental Ministers have voted to allow individual countries decide whether or not to ban or allow the growing of...
Agri-Business
'Planning strikes fear in farmers'
Financial planning should not just be used to get a loan or get someone out of difficulty. It should be...
Dairy
Fonterra offers locked-in prices
Following last week’s announcement of the 2014/’15 forecast Farmgate Milk Price, Fonterra has announced it is accepting applications from farmers...
Dairy
'Focus on milking routine to see benefits in milk quality'
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers from seven counties were recognised for their excellence in milk production at the annual Aurivo Milk...
Dairy
June 1 is world milk day
Today, Sunday, June 1, is ‘world milk day’ and the United Nations is promoting its attributes as a source of...
Dairy
Milk quality key for profitablility
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers from seven counties were recognised for their excellence in milk production at the annual Aurivo Milk...
Other
No schmallenberg cases this year
There have been no reported cases of schmallenberg in this calving/lambing season, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Environment
'Major challenges to achieve low-carbon future'
Ireland faces considerable challenges in moving to a low-carbon economy, according to figures released today by the Environmental Protection Agency...
Other
Up to 40mm of rain in places this afternoon and evening
Met Eireann has issued a yellow weather warning for Munster, Connacht and Donegal as heavy thundery downpours are likely through...
Other
Spotlight on Balmoral Show
Can’t get to the Balmoral Show today or tomorrow? Don’t worry, we’ve got our hands on some footage right here...
Agri-Business
ABP announces partnership with genetics company
ABP Food Group (ABP), one of the largest beef processors in Europe and Genus, a leading global animal genetics company,...
Other
Balmoral picture parade
As day two of the Balmoral Show gets underway, those in cattle classes have been busy all morning as our pictures...
Agri-Business
People grocery shop less often, but buy more
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland show the Irish grocery market returning to growth for the...
Agri-Business
No exemption for farmers on water rates
Farmers cannot expect any exemptions on the recently announced water rates according to the Department of the Environment. Despite calls...
Environment
Co-ordinated effort to fight Chalara ash dieback
The importance of continued co-operation in tackling plant disease throughout Ireland was highlighted at the Chalara conference in Dundalk today...
