Arable
'Irish and UK potato yield to be above 5-year average'
The Irish and UK sugar beet and potato yield for 2015 is to be above the five-year average, according to...
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Grass
Deadline for fertiliser applications fast approaching
The prohibited period when chemical fertiliser spreading is not allowed on Irish farms will start in the coming days. From September...
Dairy
February proves difficult month to meet grazing targets
February has been a challenging month for farmers to meet their grazing targets. Many may have targeted to have 30%...
Machinery
World's biggest tractor built to pull 80ft cultivator
The world’s largest tractor ‘Big Bud’ currently lives in a museum in Iowa, but it was originally custom built for...
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies appoints new Chairman
Lakeland Dairies has appointed a new Chairman – Alo Duffy of Corbrack, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. Alo was first elected to...
Dairy
Closing grass paddocks early reduces grazing ability
Peak autumn build up is approaching and pre-grazing covers are reaching 2,000kg/ha and above, as a result. Grass at these...
Other
Balmoral picture parade
As day two of the Balmoral Show gets underway, those in cattle classes have been busy all morning as our pictures...
Agri-Business
Weather warning issued for tonight
Met Eireann has issued a weather warning for tonight. High winds are expected in counties across Munster, Leinster and Connacht...
Environment
Frosty weekend ahead
The weather for the coming week is set to remain dry on most days, however current forecasts predict it to...
Dairy
Independent dairy advice key, ACA President
The biggest challenges facing young farmers are lack of profitability in beef, sheep and tillage enterprises; difficulty in entering dairy...
Dairy
'Europe will not flood world dairy markets after 2015'
European Dairy Farmers’ president Katrine Lecornu told delegates attending today’s Alltech Global 500 event that EU milk production will increase...
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...
Arable
Tillage think-in: Variety trials, maximising profit, grain market outlook
More than 350 people across Ireland attended the Teagasc-organised National Tillage Crops Forum 2013 in the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge,...
Dairy
Dutch dairy board member view
“Some neglect what milk actually is. If you want to be the best in class you should know everything about milk.” These...
