Rural Life
Over €8,000 worth of farming equipment stolen from community farm
Approximately €8,000 worth of farming equipment was stolen form the Cloughjordan Eco Village in Co. Tipperary, according to a member...
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Dairy
What the new Private Storage Aid measures are all about
Like public intervention, Private Storage Aid (PSA) is a traditional market management measure to reduce oversupply on the EU market...
EU
MEPs call for EU to help Member States tackle retailer power
The EU must better coordinate member states’ efforts to tackle unfair trading practices (UTPs), many members of the Agriculture Committee...
National Ploughing Championships
The Ploughing dates back to 1931 and we can thank two competitive farmers for it!
Today’s National Ploughing Championships can trace its roots back to 1931 when the first inter-county ploughing contest took place after...
National Ploughing Championships
Best wellies for the Ploughing - we profile the contenders
A good pair of wellies will be essential for any farmer and anyone going to the Ploughing should have a...
Machinery
Michelin unveils new Cargoxbib heavy duty tyre
Michelin has unveiled its new Cargoxbib heavy duty tyre which is aimed at farmers looking for reliability and stability while...
Agri-Business
From football to food - Arla Foods brings in Adidas financial expert to head up team
The world’s largest producer of organic products Arla Foods has announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO)...
World News
New Zealand government stops Chinese purchase of 33,000ac farm
Chinese company, Shanghai Pengxin, through a New Zealand subsidiary has been prevented from purchasing a the 34,000ac (13,800 hectare) Lochinver...
National Ploughing Championships
Ultimate guide to what to wear to the Ploughing Championships
While the weather was good at the 2014 National Ploughing Championships, the Irish weather is known to be changeable with...
National Ploughing Championships
What does it take to host the Ploughing Championships?
This is the third year in a row that the National Ploughing Championships will take place on the farm of...
National Ploughing Championships
Enter our Ploughing competition to win top-of-the range farming software
With the National Ploughing Championships just around the corner the team here at Agriland is delighted to announce our #farmfree...
Beef
New Zealand's beef trade is now worth more than lamb
Overall cattle numbers in New Zealand in the first six months of the year have fallen, with beef cattle numbers...
Machinery
John Deere wins gold and silver medals for innovation
John Deere and several of its partner companies have been awarded three gold and 10 silver medals by the innovation...
Arable
Here is the easiest way to control Black Grass in a direct drilling system
The easiest method of controlling Black Grass in winter crops is to drill later, according to Patrick Stevenson. Speaking at...
Sheep
Warning graphic pics: 17 sheep killed in dog attack, 8 still missing
A dog attack on a Co. Westmeath sheep flock has resulted in over €3,000 worth of damage, with 17 sheep...
National Ploughing Championships
Enter our free Ploughing competition to win a Lely mower for a year
With the National Ploughing Championships just around the corner, the team here at Agriland is delighted to announce our #farmfree competition....
Rural Life
Farmers are least likely people to talk about stress or depression
Irish farmers rarely discuss personal problems like stress or depression, a new major study has found. The research was carried out...
National Ploughing Championships
How to plan the best route to the 2015 Ploughing site
Over 200,000 people are expected to attend this year’s National Ploughing Championships so planning your route to avoid unnecessary delays...
