Agri-Business
New Glanbia Chairman announced
Glanbia has announced that Henry Corbally has been appointed its new Board Chairman. He succeeds Liam Herlihy. Corbally has also...
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Generally dry weather for the weekend and much of next week - Met Eireann
In general the weather will be mainly dry for the weekend and much of next week, according to Met Eireann’s...
Machinery
New John Deere technology at Cereals 2015
Two of John Deere’s latest combine and sprayer developments were on show at major arable show, Cereals 2015, in the...
Agri-Business
50% of Kiwi farmers face losses, but Fonterra says future is positive
Around 35% of New Zealand dairy farmers are due to make a loss this year, with some commentators saying that...
Beef
Northern farmers to tackle meat processors on poor returns
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has begun a series of meetings with meat processors Topping the agenda is concern amongst farmers...
Dairy
UK dairy farmers could hit the picket lines again
Dairy farmers in the UK could hit the picket lines next week over poor milk prices. UK farmer group Farmers...
Agri-Business
Massive Equipment lift at new Dairygold development
Work continues at pace on Dairygold’s complete redevelopment of its milk processing site at Annabella. The blue summer skyline over Mallow yesterday was...
Rural Life
Man dies in early morning tractor accident
A man in his mid-twenties has died in the early hours of this morning (Thursday) after the tractor he was driving...
Dairy
Fonterra concerned about global dairy demand, but says it will bounce back
The CEO of Fonterra, Theo Spierings, has said he is concerned about the global demand for dairy but expects global...
Beef
Store cattle trade booming in the UK
Much like here in Ireland store cattle values in England and Wales have been remarkably firm in the first few...
EU
Opposition grows towards EU plans on bans of GM feed
Opposition is growing towards the European Commission’s plans that would allow national bans on farmers’ use of genetically modified (GM) animal...
World News
Video: These little piggies did not go to the market - 2,200 piglets escape
These little piggys did not go to the market. Some 2,200 piglets escaped from the truck that was carrying them...
Agri-Business
Commission to examine Dawn Meats French merger
The European Commission’s competition authority is set to examine Dawn Meats investment in a French meat processor. Late last year,...
Beef
Beef kill to date down 4% on 2014
The national beef kill continues to fall with throughput currently some 4% lower since the start of the year compared...
Dairy
'European dairy farmers need more help facing volatility'
The EU must bring more balance into the supply chain, introduce better tools against market disturbances and help dairy farmers...
Rural Life
The Facebook page you need to see if you're a farmer looking for love
Are you a bachelor farmer with road frontage? If so, then you’ll want to take a look at the Farmers...
Agri-Business
USDA says Chinese dairy imports to remain sluggish
China’s imports of milk and dairy powders may stay restrained for longer than expected, according to the United States Department...
Dairy
An extra 1.5 billion litres of milk to be produced each year in the EU till 2016
EU milk production has been forecasted to grow further in 2015 and 2016, according to European Commission estimates. Estimated figures...
