Agribusiness

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News
Renewables Roadshow: how to register
Stephen Robb
The Irish Farmers Journal's Renewables Roadshow is set to take place throughout April and will highlight how you can make renewables pay for your farm, business, and home.
 
 
John Deere reports 11% net income drop for first quarter
John Deere reports 11% net income drop for first quarter
John Deere has reported a net income of $1.751bn for the first quarter of its financial year 2024, a 11% decline on the same period during 2023, Gary Abbott reports.
Claas grows machinery sales by 25% in 12-month period
Claas grows machinery sales by 25% in 12-month period
The Claas group has reported a massive 24.7% year on year jump in sales, with net sales for the past 12-months totalling €6.1bn.
Bluetongue risk heightened as virus continues to spread in Europe
Bluetongue risk heightened as virus continues to spread in Europe
June Fanning, deputy chief veterinary officer, at the Department of Agriculture outlines the current Bluetongue situation in Europe and outlines how we can keep the virus out of Ireland.
Farming’s first real climate change test under way in Spain
Farming’s first real climate change test under way in Spain
Another weak olive oil harvest is met with government plans and spending to save the industry.
EU
Below cost selling by retailers is morally wrong - IFA
Below cost selling by retailers is morally wrong - IFA
'To see what they worked so hard to produce being devalued on the shop shelf is morally wrong and will ultimately drive farmers out of business,' says IFA president Francie Gorman.
Nature restoration law could be rejected
Nature restoration law could be rejected
MEP Billy Kelleher said the law, which looked set to succeed after getting the green light at a European Parliament vote, could still fail to reach consensus in the bloc.
Labelling minefield: how Ireland can gain or lose
Labelling minefield: how Ireland can gain or lose
Country-of-origin labelling benefits farmers in countries that don't produce enough to meet demand, but penalise exporters like Ireland.
Easing of red tape for farmers could be in place by end of spring
Easing of red tape for farmers could be in place by end of spring
A position from the European Parliament is expected to be adopted before the end of April.
Heart disease risk factors among farmers too significant to ignoreSPONSORED
Heart disease risk factors among farmers too significant to ignore
Health issues including heart disease can be a concern for many working in the farming industry. It is important to understand the risk factors related to heart health and how best to mitigate them.
Steer clear of electricity poles and stay wiresSPONSORED
Steer clear of electricity poles and stay wires
Michael Murray, ESB Networks public safety manager, highlights the importance of identifying risks in the environment you are working in.
Intra-nasal vaccination: a corner stone in calf rearingSPONSORED
Intra-nasal vaccination: a corner stone in calf rearing
Tom Crowley is a busy man! As well as being a family man, he works off farm doing farm building and repairs. On the farm he’s built up a pedigree herd of Aubracs and is rearing 50 dairy-to-beef calves
Bolstering immunity with Bovilis Bovipast RSP: reduce and control pneumoniaSPONSORED
Bolstering immunity with Bovilis Bovipast RSP: reduce and control pneumonia
Sarah Higgins, ruminant and equine veterinary manager with MSD Animal Health, answers some frequently asked questions on bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and Bovilis Bovipast RSP.
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