Machinery
The Amazone sprayer grass men are going mad for
Amazone’s UF mounted sprayers continue to be extremely popular in Ireland particularly amongst grassland farmers. That’s according to Val McCauley of...
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Dairy
Lidl to list GMO-free dairy products in its German stores
Lidl is to introduce several GMO-free dairy products in its German stores this year, with GMO-free milk being listed from...
Grass
Dealing with docks: 'If you can eliminate them more grass will grow in their place'
The amount of grass grown on farms would increase if farmers eliminated docks from their swards, according to TP Whelehan’s...
Machinery
Claas marks major landmark as the 50,000th Lexion combine rolls off the line
Claas – the German machinery manufacturer has marked a major landmark as its 50,000th Lexion combine has rolled off the...
World News
Farming and forestry have the highest suicide rates - Study finds
Those working in the farming, fishing, and forestry occupational group in the have the highest rate of suicide, a new...
Dairy
Fonterra Australia cuts milk price for new season due to 'market conditions'
Fonterra Australia has advised its suppliers that it forecasts a closing farmgate milk price for the 2016/17 season of $5.00kg/MS,...
N.Ireland
North's Agriculture Minsiter to work with Dublin to forge a new relationship with Europe
Following the Brexit referendum result, the North’s Minister for Agriculture, Michelle McIlveen has said that she will be engaging with...
Environment
Two of the most potentially toxic pollution sources on farms this summer
Farmers are being advised to be conscious that some of the worst waterways pollution happens over the summer months. Alan...
N.Ireland
Brexit: 'You make your bed and you lie in it'
Voting in the Brexit referendum was a personal choice – you make your bed and lie in it, Jim Nicholson...
N.Ireland
North's farmers to receive advanced CAP payments from October
Farmers in Northern Ireland are set to receive advanced CAP payments this year from October 16, the North’s Minister for...
Machinery
Kilkenny machinery company launches new self-propelled post driver
Kilkenny-based firm Vector Powerdrive has just developed its latest self-propelled, tracked post driver for contract or professional fencing operations. The...
N.Ireland
Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster to receive £150,000 in funding
The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) are to receive a £150,000 grant to provide agricultural-related training and rural development promotion...
Dairy
Russia officially extends embargo on EU food imports
Russia has officially extended its ban on EU food imports until the end of 2017, after the Russian President Vladimir...
Beef
Cattle prices increase in the UK (prices up almost 20c/kg since March)
Deadweight cattle prices have increased across the board in the UK with the trade once again being in a more...
Agri-Business
Small producers rearing turkeys or geese for Christmas must register
As small poultry producers start ordering turkey and goose chicks to rear for the Christmas market, the Food Safety Authority...
N.Ireland
Under 16s in the North need a certificate to drive a tractor (courses now open)
Tractor driving courses for 13-15-year-olds are up and running in Northern Ireland for the summer and are being run by...
Dairy
Increased intervention ceiling for SMP comes into force today
New rules increasing the public intervention ceiling for Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP) from 218,000t to 350,000t formally enter into force...
Machinery
John Deere adds three new models to its Gator range for 2016
John Deere has added three new models to its Gator crossover 4×4 utility vehicle range for 2016, including a more...
