Environment
Rivers still badly swollen, advice to hold-off on fertiliser spreading
A further meeting of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) to discuss the on-going severe weather was held in Dublin...
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Environment
Serious flooding likely, as 40mm of rain expected in Munster over next 48hrs
Serious flooding is likely over the weekend, especially on slow-moving rivers such as the Shannon, Blackwater, Nore, Slaney and Barrow....
Environment
Water levels in key rivers no higher overnight
The water levels in the countries key river systems are no higher overnight according to the Office of Public Works...
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...
Beef
Trade deal could open EU to beef imports from Brazil
The Irish Farmers’ Association is deeply concerned that Brazil could secure backdoor access to the European beef market courtesy of...
Agri-Business
IMPACT to meet with agri management as industrial action continues
IMPACT representatives and management at the Department of Agriculture are set to meet in Dublin tomorrow to discuss industrial action...
Agri-Business
Agri-food sector awareness of nanotechnology low, study
The awareness of the uses of nanotechnology in the agri-food sector was found to be low in a recent study...
World News
MEPs call for production chain measures to combat food fraud
The View from Europe: MEPs this week called for a review of food production chains, step up checks and revise...
Agri-Business
Agri-food exports key for economic recovery, EU commissioner
Agri-food exports, notably quality products rather then commodities, are vital for helping Europe emerge from economic crisis, as we are...
Agri-Business
Agriculture fatalities fall during 2013
Official figures by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) show there were 46 people killed in work-related accidents during 2013,...
Machinery
New Joskin bale trailer
The Belgian machinery manufactures Joskin brought a new bale trailer to Agritechnica this year. Transporting bales plays an ever more...
Agri-Business
Review of the year: Heat wave, Kerry Group, Gulf ban lifted, dairy prep & retrospective fines
July brought sunshine, with a heatwave in full swing. Ireland was officially declared in a state of drought and the Department of...
Agri-Business
Review of the year: Horsemeat, schmallenberg disease
FEBRUARY: The beginning of February saw Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney battling with the challenge that was the horsemeat crisis. It...
World News
Transparency key for EU dairy post-quota
The View from Europe: Transparency is vital in the EU dairy sector beyond 2015 so that changing trends can be...
Agri-Business
Ireland's shoguns on a Japanese mission
The Irish food industry turns its attention to Japan this week as Bord Bia and more than 25 food industry...
Environment
Minister seeks compromise over pylon dispute
“If we are serious about producing renewable energy in Ireland in a serious way. We have to be able to...
Agri-Business
Second round of transatlantic trade talks this week
A second round of EU and US trade deal negotiations has begun yesterday in Brussels. The talks on the Transatlantic...
Environment
Steady growth in organic production since 2007
“The organic industry is growing at a slow and steady rate,” according to Dan Clavin, organic specialist with Teagasc. At...
