Environment
'Increasing farm incomes more important than reducing emissions'
Farmers and those involved in agri-business see sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and incomes as more important than reducing and removing...
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Agri-Business
EU remains the largest importer and exporter of agri-food in the world
The EU is both the largest exporter and importer of agri-food products in the world, new figures from Europe show....
Beef
Vet confirms that lungworms can create pneumonia problems in young cattle
Young cattle showing symptoms of pneumonia at the present time may well have a background lungworm problem, according to Anselm...
Dairy
World milk production jumped by 850,000t in first 5 months of 2015
At world level, milk production increased by some 825 000 t in the first 5 months of the year, mainly due to...
Beef
Why the UK/Irish beef price gap is back at 85c/kg
One of the most talked about drivers of the beef trade in Ireland in recent months has been the impact...
Agri-Business
10 products account for 50% of EU agri-food exports
Just 10 product categories account for 48% of EU agri-food exports in 2014, new figures from the EU show. It...
Machinery
Deutz-Fahr unveils C6000 series combine
Following the success of the C9000 and C7000 series combines in previous years, Deutz-Fahr will launch the new C6000 series....
EU
Video: Belgian farmers dump manure and milk in latest protest
Belgian farmers have blocked roads, dumped manure and emptied tankers of milk in protest against the low prices they are...
Agri-Business
FBD Chief Executive Andrew Langford steps down
The Chief Executive of FBD Andrew Langford is to step down immediately stating that he believes the time is right for...
Dairy
'Northern processors may go bust if dairy downturn continues'
Northern Ireland’s dairy processing sector is operating at a significant loss, according to Fane Valley Chief Executive Trevor Lockhart. Speaking...
Agri-Business
Sainsbury's edges ahead of Asda in UK grocery market share
Sainsbury’s has edged ahead of Asda with it share of the UK grocery market, the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel...
Agri-Business
Expectation that euro will remain weak for two years or more
Expectations are that the euro will remain weak through the duration of the ECB quantitative easing programme, according to Teagasc‘s...
Dairy
European protests show 'desperate' situation of dairy farmers -EMB
Protests by dairy farmers in Europe are highlighting the challenges facing milk producers reports the European Milk Board (EMB). Only...
Dairy
Kiwi dairy farmers told to cut 'unprofitable production'
With the continued decline in milk price, DairyNZ Chief Executive Tim Mackle has called on dairy farmers to cut unprofitable...
Agri-Business
Coillte announces 46% growth in operating profit to €60.5m
Coillte has announced its annual results for 2014, with an operating profit of €60.5m, which is an increase of 46%...
Dairy
Dairy Crest cuts milk price as suppliers sign up to producer organisation
UK dairy company Dairy Crest has cut its standard September liquid milk price by 1.4p/L (to 21.6p/L), while farmers on...
Dairy
Poll: Dairy farmers: What's your cost of production?
Farmers are being advised to ensure their cost production is as low as possible as milk prices continue to fall....
Dairy
Fonterra chief says milk prices to improve in second half of year
Milk prices should improve in the second half of the year, according to Fonterra Chief Executive, Theo Spierings. He told the...
