Machinery
Pics: Reeling in the years as Fastrac celebrates 25 years in production
JCB is celebrating 25 years production of the Fastrac – a range of agricultural tractors that remain unique to this...
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Pig/Poultry
Sale of UK poultry giant dismissed by owners, amid buyout speculation
One of the largest poultry producers in Europe is rumoured to be for sale, despite assurances from its owners that...
Agri-Business
'The North and Wales must work together to maximise agriculture opportunities post-Brexit'
Northern Ireland and Wales must work together to maximise opportunities for agriculture and the environment following the Brexit vote, the...
Sheep
See how one Tipp dairy farmer is getting over €1/L for milk
With dairy farmers currently receiving in the region of 23c/L for milk, one Tipperary farmer is managing to get an...
Arable
Video: Harvest 2016 gets underway with initial reports of yields down 20%
With the good weather over the last couple of days harvest 2016 has kicked-off in Ireland, with combines and tractors...
N.Ireland
How to spot and treat botulism as outbreaks continue in the North
Botulism is becoming more of a concern in Northern Ireland as outbreaks continue to occur, according to the Department of...
Dairy
Majority of co-ops hold June milk price after May price cuts
The majority of co-ops have decided to hold the milk price for June supplies of milk, with Dairygold the latest co-op...
Dairy
'Tightening global dairy supply to be a key market driver of prices'
Following yesterday’s unchanged Global Dairy Trade auction, ASB Bank in New Zealand has said that tightening global dairy supply will...
World News
Weather woes from drought to rain affecting Australian farmers
Beef prices have risen by close to 100 cent/kg since the beginning of May in Australia, thanks to record low herd numbers,...
Pig/Poultry
'Strong demand from China driving pork prices for Q3'
Continuing demand from China and stalling supplies will continue to support global pork prices for the third quarter, according to...
Grass
'Reseeding is one of the most cost-effective on-farm investments'
Paddocks with a low proportion of perennial ryegrass are costing farmers up to €300/ha per year due to a loss of grass...
Beef
Northern farmers call for accountability on beef specifications
Retailers, food service companies and processors must be held accountable for their actions on beef specifications, according to UFU deputy...
Dairy
Video: Fire on family-run dairy farm kills 160 cows
Some 160 dairy cows were killed in a fire at a dairy farm in Canada over the weekend, CTV Montreal...
Dairy
'Member States can use part of €350m aid package in sectors other than dairy'
EU Member States will be able to use part of the €350m conditional adjustment aid allocated under the recent EU...
Dairy
Aurivo elects new Chairman and Vice Chairman
The board of Aurivo Co-operative Society has this week elected Pat Duffy as Chairman of the co-op and Raymond Barlow...
Environment
Stricter emission limits for agricultural machinery become law
The European Council approved new requirements to reduce pollutant emissions, such as dust particles and nitrogen oxides, from engines of...
Dairy
Dairy prices hold steady at the latest Global Dairy Trade
The latest Global Dairy Trade auction has held steady on the previous auction with no change in overall dairy prices....
Beef
Prime beef price in Britain rises to almost €4.20/kg
The beef trade in the UK moved up across the board last week as the balance between supply and demand...
