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,...
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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...
Agri-Business
Call for firms to join Food Chains
Food Chains for Competitive Advantage is an EU funded programme supported by Bord Bia based on helping food and drink...
Machinery
APV for more and better Grass
Good quality grass is key to success in milk and beef production. More plentiful, better grass could be produced –...
Agri-Business
Singapore Inspectors assess NI Beef Production
A team of four senior veterinarians from Singapore have visited beef and animal feed production premises in Northern Ireland as...
Machinery
Krone Comprima makes "bigger, tighter" bales
The Krone Comprima is officially the fastest roundbaler in world with 149 straw bales in 1 hour. “Krone has a...
Agri-Business
Sheridans Cheesemongers Big Cheese
Agriland talks to Kevin Sheridan about the small beginnings of the well renowned Sheridans Cheesemongers. Brothers Seamus and Kevin Sheridan...
Other
Land of Talks and Honey
The Federation of Irish Beekeepers’ Association (FIBA) has outlined its summer course for 2013. The week-long event will include a...
Rural Life
Longford Show to Return
Now entering its 112th year, The Longford Show and Country Fair is set to return on Saturday, July 27th. Visitors can...
Beef
DARD proposes voluntary Bovine Testing
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has launched a consultation on a proposal to introduce compulsory testing...
Beef
High Beef Prices Continue to Threaten Consumer Appetite
The Rabobank’s Global Cattle Price Index continued to fall through May, down 6% relative to Q1 2013 on the back...
Machinery
Krone Swadro 1000 Rake Unveiled
With a working width of up to 10m (33ft) the Krone Swadro 1000 is the largest 2-rotor rake available. Specifically...
Dairy
Date set for Dairy Ireland Annual Conference
The Dairy Ireland Annual Conference will take place in the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Cork on Thursday, July 25th. The theme...
Agri-Business
Loughry Students in Ecotrophelia
A group of Loughry degree students have recently become finalists in a major UK food innovation contest,Ecotrophelia Ecotrophelia is an...
Government
Government Launches Fishing Safety Package
Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar and Minister for Agriculture Food and Marine, Simon Coveney launched a safety initiative for the...
Agri-Business
Export Association Masterclass
When looking at potential export markets, which country offers the best return for your product or service? And how do...
Environment
EU Climate Targets "Excessive" says IFA
Jer Bergin, IFA Regional Vice-President and Climate Change Chairman, has condemned the EU climate targets as “excessive”. In a statement...
