Agribusiness

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News
Get your questions answered at the Renewables Roadshow
Stephen Robb
Have a question on renewable energy? Email the team ahead of the upcoming Renewables Roadshow set to take place throughout April.
 
 
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
10 facts about Irish food and drink production
10 facts about Irish food and drink production
Ahead of St Patrick's Day, Bord Bia has outlined a number of facts about the global reach of Irish food and drink production.
Commission plans CAP flexibility as it declares farming is in 'crisis'
Commission plans CAP flexibility as it declares farming is in 'crisis'
Over 28,000 Irish farmers could be free from CAP inspections and payment penalties if the proposals are seen through.
More pig and poultry farms to require EPA licenses after MEP vote
More pig and poultry farms to require EPA licenses after MEP vote
The European Parliament's vote will mean that almost all pig and poultry farmers will require an environmental license to operate.
Renewables entrepreneur John Mullins books Fine Gael EU ticket
Renewables entrepreneur John Mullins books Fine Gael EU ticket
Mullins said that one of his main focuses will be putting renewable energy as one of Ireland’s largest exports.
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.
Labour friendly vaccination in Co. MayoSPONSORED
Labour friendly vaccination in Co. Mayo
John Sheridan’s family farm near Ballinrobe, Mayo, combines cattle and pigs, but it’s the 500-sow farrow to finish pig unit that is his passion. It’s a high-welfare operation and it’s PRRS virus free.
Beware of fallen poles and cablesSPONSORED
Beware of fallen poles and cables
Open eir manages the largest fibre and copper telecommunication networks in Ireland, continuously expanding, enhancing and maintaining the infrastructure.
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