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Nitrofert fined €350,000 over fatal workplace accident
Anne O'Donoghue
The fine was imposed at Wexford Circuit Criminal Court over the accident which occurred at Nitrofert Ltd at Raheen, New Ross, Co Kilkenny on 11 October 2019.
8 May 2024 Crops
Awns emerge on winter barley as planting continues
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Kilkenny, Meath and Waterford, as spring planting continues between the showers.
8 May 2024 News
Young dairy farmers can travel to New Zealand with new FRS scheme
New Zealand Dairy Careers and FRS have announced a work exchange scheme for young dairy farmers.
Watch: 42-month-old bullock hits €2,780 in Kilkenny
Adam Woods reports from a big sale of cattle on Thursday in Kilkenny Mart.
3 May 2024 Markets
Who'll pitch in a bid for Mount Juliet?
All eyes will look east to Coolmore, of course, and its billionaire kingpin John Magnier.
1 May 2024 Dealer
Down to earth: setting up and earthing electric fences
Martin Merrick chats to Noel Lynch of Lynch Fencing on how to properly set up a system that works effectively.
28 April 2024 Infrastructure
Agri jobs: opportunities on dairy farms in Waterford and Kilkenny
This week's agri jobs section sees an exciting role for two friends to work on a dairy farm in south Kilkenny with accommodation provided.
27 April 2024 News
Tirlán won't exhibit at Ploughing 2024
Tirlán said it will host a number of its own “large-scale events” in September, which it is focusing on.
25 April 2024 News
Two candidates for the house renovation grants for auction
Not one, but two grassland farms with old farmhouses for renovation are coming up for auction in Co Kilkenny, writes Paul Mooney.
24 April 2024 Property
Agri-jobs: labour demand in Kilkenny
This week in the agri-jobs section, there is an opportunity on a 240-cow dairy farm in Kilkenny, along with tractor work.
20 April 2024 News
Kilkenny contractor putting big numbers through three McHale Fusions
With two Fusion 4+s and a Fusion 3+, Peter Thomas Keaveney catches up with Kilkenny contractor Stephen Dunne who began round baling in 1998, and has grown his business significantly since.
17 April 2024 Farm machinery
Renewables Roadshow heads to Kilkenny on Tuesday night
This is the second of our four free events being held around the country by the Irish Farmers Journal focusing on opportunities in renewable energy.
15 April 2024 News