Dairy
EU skimmed milk powder prices creeping to intervention level
The EU skimmed milk powder (SMP) price in April was only €330/tonne above the €1,698/tonne intervention level and a strong...
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Beef
Higher UK beef imports despite lower Irish supplies
Imports of beef to the UK were up 1,900t in March, compared with the same month in 2014, to 23,200t, according to...
EU
€1m up for grabs for new satellite navigation applications for agriculture
Calling all entrepreneurs, SMEs, start-ups and researchers, the European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC) is looking for ground-breaking business ideas, services,...
Dairy
Kiwi bank predicts further cuts to milk prices
New Zealand bank ASB is predicting a gloomy outlook for the dairy sector in the southern hemisphere with further cuts...
Arable
Great guide to new rules around using pesticides
The introduction of the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) has created many questions for farmers and Teagasc staff over recent months. Many...
World News
How a farmer drilling a well created one of the most beautiful sites in the desert
A farmer digging a well in Nevada to help irrigate his land ended up creating one of the most iconic...
Grass
Cold and wet weather hits fertiliser sales
The recent cold and wet weather has slowed down grass growth and fertiliser sales, according to the IFA’s latest fertiliser...
Machinery
Michelin launches new telehandler tyre suitable for farmers
The tyre manufacturer Michelin has introduced a new tyre as part of its Bibload Hard Surface tyres range which was unveiled...
Dairy
Holy cow: Window in cow's side shows what cud happen during digestion!
A Jersey X cow called Portia has been living with a window in her stomach since 2002 at Tufts University in...
Agri-Business
Cattle dealer's High Court action against Aurivo dismissed
A High Court legal action taken by Claremorris cattle dealer, Mr Finbar Tolan against Aurivo Co-operative Society, formerly Connacht Gold...
Balmoral Show
Video: All the highlights from day 3 of Balmoral Show
The final day of the Balmoral Show saw large crowds flock to the new showgrounds near Lisburn. It’s a great...
N.Ireland
Young farmers have the chance to rear six calves and win £6,000
Young farmers in the North aged 12-16 years old will have the chance to rear their own calves to finish...
Beef
'Factories driving winter beef finishers into the red'
Meat factories have been accused this week of driving winter beef finishers into loss-making territory with their latest moves on prices,...
Dairy
US milk production to slow this year (but grow again in 2016)
Milk production growth in the US is set to be lower than expected this year, but is set to return...
Machinery
Tractor cut in two after it was hit by a train but the driver survives
A tractor driver in the UK had a lucky escape after his tractor was hit by a train at a...
Agri-Business
Glanbia members approve share spin out
Glanbia Co-operative members have voted in favour of a package of proposals which, Glanbia says, will result in approximately €238m...
Balmoral Show
Video: Day 2 at Balmoral Show
Beef Shorthorn cattle have become almost an endangered species in Ireland. But that all changed at today’s Balmoral Show with...
N.Ireland
Farmer found guilty of animal cruelty but avoids jail
A Co. Antrim farmer has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after he was convicted of three charges of...
