Dairy
Lakeland farmers are cream of the crop
At the recent Lakeland Dairies Milk Quality Awards, dairy farmers from both sides of the border won top honours for...
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Environment
Trade sanctions on Iceland and Faroes mackerel fishing
Minister Simon Coveney TD, supported by the UK, France and Spain at the Council of Ministers yesterday pushed strongly to...
Agri-Business
Organic change through education
UCC BEES lecturer Eoin Lettice talks to Agriland.ie about the MSc in Organic Horticulture, Europe’s only course in organic horticulture...
Machinery
Katana 65 for forage harvesting
The Katana 65 introduces the largest cutting cylinder in the industry with new features in virtually every area designed to...
Machinery
New Fella centre-drawbar mower works both sides
The new 3m Fella SM 3065 Trans KC, trailed mower conditioner is a clean sheet design that introduces a range...
Machinery
New model joins Fella ‘Transport’ tedder range
The new TH 11008 Trans tedder from Fella is the second model in its latest “Transport” range, which has already...
Rural Life
Cavan farmer dies in tragic accident
A Cavan farmer has died in a farming accident on Friday. Pat Bradley, 57, was in Dungimmon, off Mount Nugent....
Agri-Business
Agreement with China for export of horses
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney TD, today welcomed the agreement of the Chinese authorities to...
Machinery
Massey Ferguson announce 6600 Series
The MF 6600 Series from Massey Ferguson introduces the highest power four cylinder tractors on the market. “Massey Ferguson has...
Dairy
Dairy Farmers warned of boom and bust
With the abolition of the milk quota looming, Ireland’s dairy industry is set for some major changes. John Cawley, owner...
Dairy
Making the most of your Grass Supplies
Irish weather conditions over the past 14 months have been challenging, and the recent warm spell has made grass management especially difficult....
Agri-Business
Investigation underway on “indiscriminate” bird poisoning
Dozens of birds have died in County Meath this past week, under circumstances that some believe are suspicious. Dr Maurice...
Rural Life
How to Sell to Farmers...
In this week’s post, Lorna Sixmith outlines the dos and do-nots for those hoping to make a sale with a...
Arable
This year's seed crops "may exceed expectations"
The warm weather in recent days has already had an effect on seed crops across the country, with this year’s...
Rural Life
Holidaymakers warned of Illegal Produce
Bringing back novel or exotic food and plant products from some countries could result in serious disease and unwanted pests....
Rural Life
Ash Dieback: The Warning Signs
DARD have outlined the warning signs for Ash dieback. Speaking after the launch of the All Ireland Chalara Control Strategy,...
Agri-Business
Animal Transporters warned of Hot Weather Risks
Farmers and hauliers are reminded to take extra care to protect any livestock when transporting them during warm weather. A...
Rural Life
Minister issues Warning on Wildfires
Tom Hayes T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for forestry today...
