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...
Other
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...
Agri-Business
Reduced sales of livestock products for Zoetis in Europe
Sales of livestock products decreased 6% operationally for Zoetis in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, according to the latest...
Beef
Cattle out, bales in at Greenmount!
By Dr Norman Weatherup, Senior Grassland Technologist, CAFRE, Greenmount The damp and generally mild conditions over winter permitted considerable grass...
Agri-Business
Brazil cow tests positive for BSE
The suspected case of BSE in a 12-year-old cow in Brazil has tested positive. According to the World Organisation for...
Agri-Business
Danone moves to cut out middle man between New Zealand and Asia, with two acquisitions
In the midst of taking legal proceedings against Fonterra, french dairy group Danone is believed to be in the process...
Beef
China beefs up imports as domestic cattle production continues to struggle
A new report by Rabobank shows that Chinese domestic beef production is having difficulty keeping up with demand for beef....
Agri-Business
'Farmers could help reduce obesity levels'
Farmers have a contract with society in producing their food and it’s imperative that higher quality, more nutrient-dense food is...
Machinery
More tines for Joskin Scariflex
Well-known machinery manufacturer Joskin says its Scariflex aerator has already proven its worth of the aggressive flexible tines acting as...
Agri-Business
Fischler says sustainable farming is the future
Sustainable farming is about innovation, according to Franz Fischler, former EU Agriculture Commissioner, but biotechnology does not provide the full...
Dairy
Two years’ notice on five-year Glanbia milk supply agreements
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited (GIIL) has announced that its Milk Supply Agreement (MSL) with suppliers will run for five years,...
