Agri-Business
Sterling continues to fall against the euro
Sterling is continuing to fall against the euro on the back of a number of key announcements by the Bank of...
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Agri-Business
'Income crisis the number one issue facing farming families'
Financial pressures are the number one issue facing the 12,000 farming families the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) represents, according to...
Beef
Reduction in the maximum content of copper in animal feed recommended
The European Food Safety Authority has proposed modifications to the maximum levels of copper in feed for some animal groups....
EU
What is lumpy skin disease and why is it causing problems in south-eastern Europe
European authorities are trying to strengthen the regional cooperation in south-eastern Europe and the Middle East for the prevention and...
Machinery
Need a second hand tractor for under €10,000? Here's what Donedeal has to offer
Are you in the market for a second hand tractor for a bit of day-to-day work around the yard or...
Dairy
Futures markets points to another major rise in Global Dairy Trade
Quotes for dairy products on futures market are pointing towards a bumper Global Dairy Trade auction next week. There were...
Sheep
Over 14,000 Northern Irish spring lambs slaughtered in Ireland in two weeks - LMC
Just over 14,000 Northern Irish spring lambs have been slaughtered by sheep processors south of the border over the past...
Agri-Business
Global meat giant JBS confirms move of HQ to Ireland
The largest meat processor in the world, JBS, has confirmed its plans to move its headquarters to Dublin. The move...
Beef
New Zealand sheep numbers drop as the beef herd increases
New Zealand’s sheep flock has decreased 3% on the 2014-2015 season to 28.3m head, with drought and outbreaks of facial...
N.Ireland
Almost 50% of farmers in the North do not have a succession plan in place - UFU
Some 48% of farmers in the North do not have a succession plan in place with one in five farmers saying they...
N.Ireland
Almost 50% of farmers in the North do not have a succession plan in place – UFU
Some 48% of farmers in the North do not have a succession plan in place with one in five farmers saying they...
Environment
New rules around the use of glyphosate to come into effect in two weeks
New rules which restrict the conditions around the use of glyphosate in the European Union are to come into effect in...
Beef
'Now is the time to assess whether your sheds are working or not'
Beef farmers should use this time to access whether or not their sheds are working, according to Charles Chavasse, Area...
Sheep
5 things to check on your ram before breeding season
Before sending a ram out for the breeding season, he must be given a check-up to make sure he is in full working...
Dairy
Fonterra farmers to receive 19.86c/L for milk this season
Fonterra has announced that it is holding its forecast farmgate milk price at NZ$4.25/kgMS or in Irish constituents the equivalent...
Beef
Less 'attractive' Irish beef driving UK cattle prices higher
In addition to tighter supplies, the weakness of sterling and the consequent unattractiveness of Irish beef in the UK is...
Sheep
Over 2,000 sheep up for sale at this year's Borris Ewe show and sale
This year’s Borris Ewe Breeders Show takes place on Thursday, August 11 at the local Borris mart. The annual event...
Agri-Business
Access to labour and practical farm policies are key areas to focus on for UK farming unions post-Brexit
The four UK farming unions agreed that ensuring access to labour and creating domestic farm policies that work for farmers are...
