EU
EU farmers call for legislation to combat unfair trading practices
As EU Farm Ministers meet in Slovakia this week, Copa-Cogeca has called for EU legislation to be introduced to combat unfair...
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N.Ireland
Man (30s) dies following farm accident in Tyrone
A man in his 30s has died following a farm accident in Dungannon in Co Tyrone. The accident happened at...
Rural Life
Limerick Tunnel closed after truck carrying bales gets stuck at entrance
The northbound lane of the Limerick Tunnel remains closed today after a haulier carrying bales became stuck at the entrance to...
Agri-Business
'Significant risk to Irish agri-food exports if UK quits the single market'
The prospect of the UK quitting the European Union single market poses a very significant risk to the Irish agri-food...
Arable
Potato plantings increase 2.8% after record low area in 2015
The area of potatoes planted in Ireland is up 2.8% year-on-year, from 8,500ha to 8,800ha, the latest figures (for June...
Beef
Germany proposes to ban sending heavily pregnant cows to slaughter
Germany has submitted a proposal to the European Commission to ban sending heavily pregnant cows to slaughter amid animal welfare...
Agri-Business
New beef steak cut developed by US researchers
Like a diamond in the rough, a small cut of beef that meat cutters throw in with ground meat is...
Dairy
'Dairy farmers continue to suffer a loss, despite recent milk price increases'
Dairy farmers continue to suffer a loss, with recent milk price increases from processors not going far enough to assist...
Arable
World cereal production forecast up 22m tonnes on July figures - FAO
World cereal supply and demand forecasts for the 2016/17 season have been adjusted since July, following increases to production forecasts, according...
Agri-Business
Mary Delaney takes the reins as Agricultural Science Association President
Mary Delaney will take the reins as the Agricultural Science Association’s President today following the organisation’s Annual General Meeting later...
Agri-Business
South American food production to increase by 40% - But what does it mean for Europe?
Food production in South America is set to increase by 40% in the coming years to meet the demands of...
Environment
10 things to check on your sprayer before you have it tested
Under the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) all boom sprayers greater than 3m and all blast and orchard sprayers must be...
Agri-Business
Environmental pillar calls for abolition of the agricultural diesel subsidy
Environmental groups are calling on the government to abolish the agricultural diesel subsidy. In a Budget Submission released today the...
Agri-Business
'Majority of agri-food professionals worried about Brexit impact'
The majority of Irish agri-food professionals are worried about the impact of Brexit, a recent survey has shown. The Agricultural...
Machinery
Massey Ferguson unveils the world's first 200hp, four-cylinder tractor
Massey Ferguson has unveiled the world’s first 200hp, four cylinder tractor as part of the MF 6700 S series, at...
Agri-Business
A switch from grants to loans could be the future of CAP
The current mechanism of subsidising EU agriculture via grants and schemes could soon become a thing of the past. Speaking...
Environment
Farmers have one week to spread fertiliser before closed period kicks-in
Farmers have one week left to spread chemical fertilisers on their lands before the prohibition application period kicks in. Under...
Arable
Glanbia advance payment scheme opens to grain grower members
Grain grower members of Glanbia Co-op are to receive letters in the coming days outlining details of the Glanbia Advance...
