Machinery
Watch this video of New Holland's methane-powered tractor
The T6 Methane Power tractor is a second-generation prototype based on a standard New Holland T6 tractor. But, what makes...
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Beef
'Farmers can save €40-50/cow by monitoring suckler cow body condition'
A well-managed suckler cow can drop from having a body condition score (BCS) of 3.5 at housing to 2.75 at...
Dairy
'Correct drying off influences mastitis levels in the herd for the next 6-12 months'
Drying off is a key time for mastitis control on dairy farms, as it can influence the mastitis level in...
Environment
How to plan safe slurry agitating and spreading
The prohibited period when slurry spreading is not allowed on Irish farms will lift in a couple of weeks. Drowning and...
N.Ireland
'Farmers need to remain vigilant against threat of bluetongue'
Farmers need to remain vigilant against the threat of bluetongue disease, the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) at the Department of...
Pig/Poultry
Over 60 cases of bird flu confirmed in France
To date, there has been 61 highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks in poultry in southwestern France, the French...
Environment
Flexibility to be allowed on hedgecutting dates on pilot basis
New legislation to allow hedgecutting and burning at certain times within the existing closed period on a pilot basis is...
EU
EU to continue economic sanctions against Russia
The Council of the European Union has decided to prolong EU economic sanctions against Russia until July 31, 2016. The...
Beef
EU beef exports continue to climb, up 1% year-on-year
EU beef exports are continuing to climb, with a 1% increase in the first nine months of 2015 compared to...
Rural Life
Video: Great footage of the view over a Christmas tree farm
Christmas has arrived and while there may not be snow covered trees, the Christmas tree harvest has taken place! Have you...
Beef
Beef kill back 86,568 head on 2014 levels - Weekly kill drops by 5%
The throughput of cattle to beef factories last week was back 5% on the corresponding period last year, figures from...
Rural Life
Video: Ever wondered what a 320ac cranberry harvest looks like?
Have you ever wondered what a cranberry harvest looks like? Gopher Aerial filmed the harvest recently at Lake Nokomis Cranberries in the...
Rural Life
Man dies in farm accident in Co. Down
A farmer died in a farm accident in Co. Down yesterday, the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has confirmed....
Dairy
'Dairy prices unlikely to reach 2013 levels over next few years'
We’re unlikely to see dairy prices back near the record 2013 levels over the next few years, according to ASB Bank...
Agri-Business
World Trade deal sees agricultural export subsidies banned
Export subsidies, which accounted for one third of the EU CAP budget in the 1980s, will no longer be used...
Rural Life
Video: A farming Christmas lights display like no other!
Well this is one way to make your Christmas lights display that bit different to your neighbours. Murt Toohey posted...
Agri-Business
Urea prices look set to be €50/t lower - year-on-year - in early 2016
Urea prices have fallen by €50/t over the past 12 months, according to UK-based fertiliser nitrogen analyst Christine Gregory. “Last January...
Agri-Business
Dairygold makes two appointments to its Board of Directors
Dairygold Co-operative Society has made two appointments to its Board of Directors following elections today (December 21). Dairygold Board Vice...
