Beef
The Cork farmer driving a beef farm in a different direction
A Co. Cork farmer has converted 3 acres of her beef farm into a driving academy which includes roundabouts and traffic...
Latest Stories
Dairy
What is intervention and how does it work?
With milk prices throughout Europe continuing on a downward trend, there have been many calls for the intervention price to...
Rural Life
Crop marks for farmer's marriage proposal with a difference
A farmer in the UK has proposed to his girlfriend in a very unique fashion: by spraying out the words...
World News
French farmers block roads as '25,000 face bankruptcy'
French farmers have caused total gridlock in northwestern France in recent days, by blocking the roads with their tractors and machinery...
N.Ireland
Farmer facing fine - for smoking in his tractor cab
A Co. Antrim farmer could be facing a fine of up to £1,000 after he was found smoking in his...
Agri-Business
'UK food suppliers in financial distress increases 54%'
The number of UK food suppliers experiencing ‘significant’ financial distress increased by 54% in the past 12 months, a report...
Rural Life
Do farmers have to pull over to let traffic pass?
Traffic tailbacks behind tractors during the summer months can be common place across the country. The issue can be one...
Beef
How to identify Redwater and ways to prevent the disease
Redwater is a life-threatening disease of cattle caused by a parasite called Babesia divergens and the parasite is transmitted by ticks, Animal...
Machinery
RSA - Top tips on towing trailers
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will soon publish guidelines on towing trailers safely. Here are their top tips. The trailers...
EU
'EU is dragging its feet on GMO issues despite food safety sign off'
The EU Commission is still taking far too long to authorise the use of new genetically modified (GM) maize and...
Sheep
'There is potential for UK lamb on the US market'
In terms of volume, the US is the fourth biggest imported of sheepmeat in the world and Graeme Goodsir, US...
Agri-Business
'Supply concerns drive agri-food companies to re-engage with farmer suppliers'
A growing number of food and agribusiness companies are taking steps to engage with farmers at the upstream ends of their supply...
Rural Life
Monty Don set to be the highlight of Carlow Garden Festival
The highlight for many, at this year’s Carlow Garden Festival is Monty Don, a gardening guru who is renowned for...
Machinery
Eight-year-old tractor for sale with 20% tread left in original Michelin tyres
An eight-year-old New Holland tractor for sale in the UK is still fitted with its original Michelin tyres which have,...
Machinery
New Merlo range to be unveiled at Ploughing Championships
The new Merlo Medium Duty Turbofarmer range is to be unveiled at the 2015 National Ploughing Championships in September. The...
Dairy
'Herd health improved with Lely milking robots'
The introduction of Lely robotic milking technology has been viewed by many dairy farmers as an opportunity to get out...
Rural Life
10 simple jobs to ensure your garden is in tip-top shape
Anyone planning on doing some gardening at the weekend or indeed over the next couple of weeks here are 10 jobs to...
Machinery
John Deere appoints new Branch Customer Support Manager
Bob Holt has been appointed Branch Customer Support Manager for the UK and Ireland at John Deere Limited. Holt replaces...
