Environment
Climate change is having an impact in a wetter, warmer Ireland
The findings from five Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research projects on climate change, published this week, examine the impacts of...
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Agri-Business
Kepak Group to acquire majority shareholding in McCarren & Company
Subject to Competition Authority approval, Kepak Group is set to acquire a majority shareholding in McCarren & Company in Cavan, the...
Beef
Live exports key to competitive beef prices - Minister
Ireland’s live export markets are key to competitive beef prices, according to Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney TD in a broadcast...
Agri-Business
Aldi strikes gold and wins 12 awards
Aldi Stores Ireland has won more titles than any other retailer in Ireland at the inaugural Irish Quality Food and...
Environment
Fodder planning for this winter
The View from Northern Ireland: Brian and Ian Thompson farm around 350 acres at Culmore Point just outside Derry where...
World News
World’s largest vertical farm is certified organic
World News: A 90,000 sq ft warehouse based 15 miles outside of Chicago is now a thriving urban garden that...
World News
China beef continues to rise
A recent report released by Rabobank indicates Chinese demand for beef continues to rise, heralding positive news for a number of international...
Agri-Business
Biomass plant in Offaly aims to add €7m pa in revenues for farmers
Farmers across the Midlands could be in for a windfall of up to €7m a year in additional revenue after...
Agri-Business
Lilywhite Butchers top of the league
O’Gorman’s Meats in Castledermot, Kildare has this evening been named Butcher Shop of the Year by Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland...
Other
#agchatirl: The next generation
Each week #AgChatIRL will review its debates on social media with AgriLand. Those involved and interested in agriculture and food actively participate...
Machinery
Keenan to launch new MF380 mixer wagon at Ploughing 2013
The new Keenan MF380 was developed to fill the gap between the current MF360 and MF400 models; it has a...
Agri-Business
Historic bonanza harvest for Bord na Móna
Bord na Móna‘s total peat harvest for 2013 amounted to 166 per cent of the company’s annual target. The final...
Dairy
Talk of compulsory dairy income insurance at EU post-Quota debate
A high-level European Parliament debate on dairy quotas post 2015 is taking place next Wednesday. It is being pinned as a...
Beef
Improving beef quality and profitability
The View from Teagasc: The SuperValu Sustainable Farm Programme started in July of this year and will run for two...
Environment
Continuing interest in photovoltaic panels
The View from Northern Ireland: Many farmers are considering the installation of photovoltaic panels on their farms or on their homes....
National Ploughing Championships
Great innovations for Carlow at Ploughing 2013
From internet hosting technology to a treatment for tired eyes, from sportswear to world-leading water technologies, some of Ireland’s latest...
Rural Life
Sunny side up for Greenside Up
In Focus: Dee Sewell of Greenside Up describes herself as a vegetable gardening tutor, environmentalist, blogger and passionate about community...
Dairy
Ireland heading towards super levy milk fine
The Department of Agriculture announced this afternoon that based on estimated milk deliveries by milk purchasers for the period up to...
