Environment
Forestry sector due for boost, with €482m investment
The forestry sector will see investment of €482m as the Department of Agriculture secures State Aid approval for the new...
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Dairy
Danone predicts milk price rebound in the second half of 2015
Dairy giant Danone has predicted milk prices in Europe to rebound in the second half of 2015. Announcing its 2014...
Rural Life
He can’t make Croke Park but he sure can make the Kilskyre Festival 2015
Kilskyre National School and Kilskyre Hurling Club have joined forces to announce the Kilskyre Festival 2015. ‘Irish Garth Brook’s Experience’...
World News
80% risk of 'mega drought' happening in the US study finds
There is an 80% possibility of a ‘mega drought’ event in the south-west and Central Plains of America within the next...
Machinery
VIDEO: Every farmer needs one of these new JCB machines!
There can’t be a farmer in the country who could not find a use for one of the all-new JCB...
Sheep
Five legged ewe gives birth to.....
Back in 2013 the Whitehouse Farm in Northumberland had the surprise of a five legged lamb being born. And, two...
N.Ireland
North's farmers and UFU critical of DARD relocation
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that farmers still have serious reservations over the plans to re-locate the North’s...
Dairy
Arrabawn will fight to retain its milk pool
Arrabawn Co-op will seek to secure new milk suppliers on a pro rata basis, should any existing members switch to...
Rural Life
Dogs must be microchipped within 12 months
The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has announced that all dogs must be microchipped from March 2016. The dog microchipping...
Agri-Business
Farm accidents accounted for 677 bed days in Mayo General Hospital
Farm related accidents in the seven year period from 2005 to 2011 accounted for 677 beds days in Mayo General...
Environment
No extended hedgecutting season this year
A decision on whether or not to extended the hedgecutting season will not be made in time to effect this...
Agri-Business
New rules to make organic farming more attractive to new entrants
New proposals to lessen the cost of organic certification for small scale producers form part of an EU Commission regulation...
Sheep
Eight dogs shot after Clare sheep attack
Eight dogs were shot dead in Co. Clare after attacks on sheep this week the Clare Champion has reported. The dogs,...
Sheep
2014 sheep meat production edges up to 58,000t
Sheep meat production in Ireland edged up a fraction last year, according to EBLEX. It says production during 2014 amounted...
N.Ireland
North's Department of Agriculture to relocate to Derry
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) Northern Ireland is moving its headquarters to Ballykelly, Co. Derry. DARD is relocating...
Rural Life
Boy (14) killed in crash involving tractor in Wexford
A 14-year-old boy was killed last night (Wednesday) when the car in which he was a passenger collided with a...
Beef
US cattle herd shows first upturn in eight years
The US cattle herd has showed the first upturn since 2007 according to EBLEX who have analysed latest figures from the US...
Dairy
Global Dairy Trade analysis: Prices strong and strong where it matters
Global dairy prices are getting back on the horse, according to Nathan Penny rural economist for New Zealand bank ASB. After the...
