Opinion
Is the CAP falling apart at the seams?
Two months ago, EU Farm Commissioner Dacian Ciolos referred to the steps taken by him to provide support for those...
Latest Stories
Agri-Business
Concerns that retailers are selling 'last season' potatoes in value packs
There is concern among Northern Ireland farmers that certain packers are using last season’s potatoes, which are appearing in value...
Agri-Business
Cavan farmer elected new Chairman of Agri Aware
Cavan farmer Richard Moeran has been elected as the new Chairman of Agri Aware. He is to replace Bernard Donohue,...
Agri-Business
Positive Glanbia's interim results, with 8-10% growth predicted for 2014
Glanbia announced its interim results today, saying its overall performance in line with expectations. It reiterated its 2014 guidance of...
Agri-Business
Last chance to be in to win a Honda quad
If you’re one of the 10,000 people who downloaded the app, don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to...
Agri-Business
Glanbia Chairman Liam Herlihy to retire
Glanbia Chairman Liam Herlihy, has informed the Board that he intends to retire as Chairman and as Director at the...
Beef
UK prime cattle numbers to fall as suckler herd plummets
The current reduction in the numbers of prime cattle in the UK is likely to continue according to a recent...
Machinery
John Deere launches new 6 Series
Spearheading the John Deere range of mid-size tractors are the new six-cylinder 6175R, 6195R and 6215R which have a starting...
Beef
UK consumers spend more on beef
The latest red meat consumer data from Kantar has indicated a 7.5% increase in consumer spend on beef in the...
Machinery
Dooley Bros launch new cattle trailer
Dooley Bros Engineering Works has launched a range of cattle trailers with a fully hot-dip galvanised finish on the chassis...
Machinery
New Zetor Forterra 150 expected to retail at €65,000
Zetor distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill, has announced that its larger Forterra 150hp model will be available...
Dairy
'Mastitis is the most costly disease in dairy herds'
Mastitis is still the most costly disease in dairy herds, according to dairy equipment company DeLaval. It says that loss...
Environment
Interim nitrogen and phosphorus statements online now
Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) statements for the period January 1 to September 30, 2014 are available online for all...
Dairy
UK dairy processor 'draws line in the sand' on milk price
Arla Foods in the UK has announced that it is holding the on-account milk price for November. However, due to...
Dairy
Ballyhaise 120-cow herd expects 2014 milk sales of €230,000
Ballyhaise Agricultural College projects its 2014 milk sales to total €230,000 according to a recent farm update. The Ballyhaise dairy...
Beef
Brazil beef exports worth over €3.1 billion this year
Brazilian beef and veal exports in the first nine months of this year were up by 8% on the same...
Dairy
UK consumers willing to pay more for milk (if they know where the money's going)
A new survey shows that an overwhelming majority of consumers would be willing to pay more for milk if dairy...
Dairy
Will producing extra milk achieve a profit or even a return on investment?
With just over five months to go to quota removals in the EU, the big question for many farmers looking...
