New methane cutting feed additive set to be manufactured
Plans to develop a new feed additive that reduces methane emissions by 30 per cent, are being backed a Dutch…
UK Weather Forecast: Friday
Mild, windy and fairly cloudy for most with areas of rain moving east and southeast across the country. Winds easing…
Ireland Weather Forecast: Friday
Friday will continue windy with showers or longer spells of rain. However, there will also be some bright intervals. Fresh…
Glanbia Ireland to be sold for €307m
Global nutrition group Glanbia plc is selling its stake in Glanbia Ireland – its milk processor and grain buyer –…
Farmers want to be central players in shaping Ireland’s electric future
The co-operation of farmers is “essential” if EirGrid and the EBS are to develop the grid infrastructure, say the Irish…
Dairy and meat processors to be given €70m
Funding of €70m has been announced for Ireland’s meat and dairy processors. Following Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU)…
Pledge to reduce of farm deaths and accidents
The Irish Government said it is determined to cut the rate of serious and fatal incidents in the agricultural sector.…
Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 13/11/2021
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Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 12/11/2021
Saturday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change…
Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 15/11/2021
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Increased number of new tractors licensed in Ireland this year
There have been 2,274 new tractors licensed in Ireland so far this year, according to information compiled by the Department…
NI Poultry farmers are urged to tighten their biosecurity
Following the introduction of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in the UK, all Northern Ireland poultry farmers are being…
Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 09/11/2021
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Farmers being singled out for blame over climate change
Farmers and rural communities feel they have been “singled out” and made to “carry the carbon can” according to one…
Forestry farmers missing out on €1million every month
Irish growers are missing out on nearly €1million in revenue each month due to the ongoing timber licensing crisis, say…
Ireland weather forecast: Tuesday
Any rain in the southeast will clear on Tuesday morning. There will be a good deal of dry weather with…
UK weather forecast: Tuesday to Thursday
Cloud and rain moving southeast through Tuesday with blustery showers following in the north. Cloud and outbreaks of rain in…
UK Plea for dangerous sky lanterns not to be released
With Bonfire Night celebrations planned this weekend farmers have asked people not to release sky lanterns because of the dangers…
Farmers up for the climate change challenge
Farmers will work with the Government’s new Climate Action Plan, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president. The plan…
Online Auctions – Saturday’s Calendar 06/11/2021
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Politicians blasted by farmers for lack of leadership over climate change
Farmers and experts have blasted politicians and officials for aa lack of leadership on farming and climate change. An Oireachtas…
Ireland would need to cull up to 1.3m cattle to met climate targets
Up to 1.3 million cattle would have to be culled in Ireland to reach Government targets, according to a new…
UK – New Zealand trade deal criticised by Minister
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister has criticised Great Britain’s trade deal with New Zealand describing the dealing as a “very serious…
Farmer calls for more help for farms to install solar panels
Raw milk supplier Patrick Bradley says farmers could be at forefront of the solar electricity generation. Mr Bradley, a dairy…
26,507 women farmers in Ireland
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has announced he is “committed to delivering greater numbers of female…
Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 10/11/2021
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Online Auctions – Friday’s Calendar 05/11/2021
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Online Auctions – Thursday’s Calendar 04/11/2021
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Beef farmers cuts agricultural emissions by 40 per cent
An Antrim beef farmer claims to have reduced emissions on his farm by 40 per cent. Billy O’Kane has been…
Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 08/11/2021
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