Machinery
'No competition will be lost' as a result of John Deere and Monsanto deal
No competition will be lost as a result of John Deere’s proposed acquisition of Monsanto’s Precision Planting LLC, according to...
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Dairy
Australian milk production falls again in August
Australian milk production fell by 9.3% in the month of August compared to the same period in 2015, according to...
Rural Life
Farmer dies in slurry-related accident
A farmer has died after he was involved in an accident involving slurry on his farm in Co. Tyrone. The...
N.Ireland
Winter planning information evenings organised for North's farmers
Following a wet summer in parts of Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural affairs (DAERA) is organising...
N.Ireland
Winter planning information evenings organised for North’s farmers
Following a wet summer in parts of Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural affairs (DAERA) is organising...
Agri-Business
Mixed reaction to EU-Canada trade deal in Brussels
The proposed EU-Canada trade deal or CETA came up for discussion in Brussels this week, where it was met with...
Beef
4 things to remember when transporting livestock
Under transport legislation livestock must be fit for an intended journey before the journey starts and the livestock must also...
EU
Close to 100 new outbreaks of Bluetongue reported in France
There has been a total of 98 new outbreaks of the Bluetongue disease reported in France in recent weeks, according...
Dairy
IFA to hold liquid milk rally in Portlaoise
The IFA is to host a liquid milk rally in Portlaoise, Co. Laois on the evening of Tuesday October 25,...
Arable
Glanbia and Dairygold release harvest 2016 grain prices
Both Glanbia and Dairygold have finalised their 2016 grain prices this week for their suppliers. Glanbia has taken in over 190,000t of...
Rural Life
Woman (60s) dies after collision between tractor and car
A woman has died in Co.Mayo after a car and a tractor collided in Brize, Claremorris at 9.00pm last night,...
N.Ireland
Five cattle die and farmer lucky to be alive after slurry incident on farm
Three cows and two calves have died on a farm in Northern Ireland and a farmer is lucky to be...
Agri-Business
Are Producer Organisations key to the future of the fruit and veg sector?
There appears to be an increasing push at European level for fruit and vegetable growers to establish Producer Organisations. The...
Arable
Straw making up to €25/bale in parts of the country
Straw prices in the west have increased to as high as €25/bale recently, and even higher in some areas. A...
Environment
10 things you didn't know about fertiliser
Today, October 13, represents the first ever Global Fertiliser Day to celebrate the important role fertiliser has played and will...
N.Ireland
Stag that was on the loose in Newry shot dead by police marksmen
A stag which was on the loose in Newry, Co. Down has been shot dead by specially trained firearms officers...
Dairy
'Tariffs could cause issues for cross-border dairy trade post-Brexit'
Any imposition of tariffs on UK exports to the EU once Brexit happens could cause particular issues for the cross-border...
Machinery
5 tyre checks farmers should complete this winter
Farmers and contractors keen to get their 2017 season off to a successful start are advised by tyre maker Michelin...
