Agri-Business
N.Ireland
Injectable medicines for dogs and horses seized in Belfast
Agri-Business
Fertiliser sales fell by 18% in 2023 for the second year
Agri-Business
Boortmalt announces Soil Capital partnership to cut farm emissions
N.Ireland
UFU to teach importance of farming families in schools
Rural Life
Watch: Goat used to help rescue sheep in Meath
An untagged sheep has recently been rescued by members of animal welfare organisation, My Lovely Horse Rescue after it was…
Dairy
Ornua PPI and indicative return see another slight rise
The Ornua Purchase Price Index (PPI) for the month of April, and the indicative price return, have both increased slightly…
Agri-Business
Frozen food company wins €160k brand development prize
The Plant-It Food Co. has been named the winner of the Love Irish Food Brand Development Award for 2024, a…
CAP / Schemes
Minister confirms in-person training for SCEP
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that a number of in-person training events under the…
Environment
April 2024 hottest on record globally
April 2024 was warmer globally than any previous April in the data record according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service…
Tillage
Herbicide-resistant meadow grasses pose threat to weed control
Herbicide resistant meadow grasses could pose a threat to future weed control, according to Teagasc research scientist, Vijaya Bhaskar. In…
Dairy Technical
Stocking rate effects on cow performance and silage stocks
Dairy specialist for Teagasc, Martina Gormley, has said that with milk supply down on many farms, farmers must focus on…
Beef
Has beef price peaked or is the best still to come?
This week’s factory quotes sees the top beef price offerings from last week remain available, despite a number of outlets…
Dairy
Rabobank: Recovery in global milk prices has ‘cooled’ slightly
The recovery in global milk prices evident in late 2023 and continuing into early 2024 has “cooled slightly” in quarter…
Dairy
Dairy: GDT index sees small lift in latest trading event
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index has seen an increase of 1.8% in the latest trading event today (Tuesday,…
Rural Life
Councillor issues warning to dog owners near rapeseed fields
As rapeseed begins to bloom, Independent Ireland councillor, Ken O’Flynn has warned dog owners to beware, due to possible illness….
N.Ireland
CAFRE offers advice as slurry tanks ‘remain full’ after wet spell
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has put together its management tips for farmers as slurry tanks…
Agri-Business
EU milk supply to remain stable, beef production to fall – report
EU milk supply is expected to remain stable in 2024, while beef production is set to drop, according to a…