Environment
Farming body at odds with ESB over new wayleave rights
There is growing concern over new wayleave rights in ESB legislation, which could see private contractors gain compulsory access to...
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Sheep
Tremendous turnout for Tralee sheep meeting
AgriLand’s Richard Halleron addressed a meeting for sheep farmers, held recently in Tralee. Courtesy of his presentation he discussed the...
Environment
Significant amount of farmland flooded, as rivers are closely monitored
A significant amount of farmland across Ireland is currently under water, particularly land close to rivers, as all the main river...
Agri-Business
Dairymaster leads fight against infertility in cows
Speaking at the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) in Abu Dhabi Dr Edmond Harty, CEO of Dairymaster, highlighted...
Agri-Business
Dawn Meats acquires UK abattoir
Dawn Meats confirm today that it has concluded a deal to acquire a UK abattoir based in Cornwall. The business,...
Dairy
Ireland secures Nitrates derogation
It was confirmed today that Ireland has secured a derogation under the Nitrates Directive after a vote took place at...
Environment
Your last opportunity to take in a Focus Farm visit!
Northern Ireland’s Focus Farms Programme will end on 31 March this year. On the basis of all objective criteria it has...
Sheep
Genetics the way forward for sheep farmers
Genetic evaluations are a powerful tool for sheep farmers that enable them to make more informed breeding decisions and potentially...
Agri-Business
Biocel on an upward growth curve
Biocel’s Paul Kirwan has told AgriLand that the Cork-based company will grow its business turnover substantially over the coming years....
Sheep
Spread of Schmallenberg eases, dept
There was little or no evidence of the further spread of Schmallenberg (SBV) infection during 2013 contrary to what was...
Beef
Snapshot of mart trade
Snapshot of mart trade in selected marts across the country. Carnew Mart Carnew Mart’s annual fatstock show and sale for...
Environment
Farm flooding advice as country on orange alert
As the country remains on an orange weather alert warning, key farming and flooding advice from the Office of Public...
Arable
Winter cereal crops seem to be holding up well – despite the rain
Teagasc tillage specialist Tim O’Donovan has told AgriLand that winter crops are holding up pretty well, despite the past four weeks...
Dairy
Don’t risk antibiotic residue, AHI
Early lactation is a high-risk time for bulk tank residues, particularly antibiotics. This is according to Animal Health Ireland (AHI) in...
Arable
CAP Reform to usher in huge changes for tillage farmers
The new Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Reform will usher in huge changes for tillage farmers, according to Teagasc director Gerry Boyle...
Dairy
Colostrum, hygiene and observation, the basics of calf-rearing
COMMENT: There are increasing numbers of calves being reared on Irish dairy farms in response to the removal of milk...
Beef
Calls for clarity on future of dairy beef production
As farmers across the country gear-up for the peak calving season, Michael Guinan, chairperson of ICMSA’s beef and cattle committee,...
Arable
Tighter controls of feed suppliers needed, IGFA
The Irish Grain and Feed Association (IGFA) is calling for the introduction of internationally recognised feed safety standards in order...
