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Niall Hurson on 19 Aug 2019
‘Price index will arm farmers when pursuing full value for stock’
IFA president Joe Healy has outlined his aims for day two of the beef talks.
Niall Hurson on 16 Aug 2019
‘Agriculture is blind spot to the Westminster bubble’
A research paper tells the UK government to wake up to the contribution agriculture makes to the economy.
Niall Hurson on 16 Aug 2019
'Milk price can make or break new entrants'
Speaking to the Irish Farmers Journal, Tipperary-based farm designer Aidan Kelly details the influx of dairy entrants seeking advice from his company Agri Design and Planning Services.
Niall Hurson on 19 Aug 2019
‘Test kit will eliminate need for routine dosing’ – ag innovator
The Irish Farmers Journal met with some of the minds behind the latest inventions on display at the Tullamore Show.
Niall Hurson on 14 Aug 2019
Ploughing and FBD team up on child safety
Over 40,000 wristbands will be handed out to children at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.
Niall Hurson on 14 Aug 2019
Darlings of the business pages are slipping – ICMSA
The ICMSA has noted smaller processors are handling the current challenging dairy circumstances better than others.
Niall Hurson on 14 Aug 2019
Recognition for suckler beef brand critical - INHFA
The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association has welcomed commitments to the suckler beef brand.
Niall Hurson on 14 Aug 2019
Beef to dairy conversions on the up
This week the Irish Farmers Journal spoke to farm designers and milking equipment suppliers about the increased interest in converting to dairying.
Niall Hurson on 14 Aug 2019
Brexit hits concrete demand
The Irish Farmers Journal has learned of a decrease in demand for agricultural precast in recent months.
Niall Hurson on 13 Aug 2019
Bluetongue fears lead to warning against importing European cattle
The Department of Agriculture has asked farmers not to import cattle from mainland European as there is a heightened risk of Bluetongue disease at this time of the year.
Niall Hurson on 13 Aug 2019
Irish whiskey gains legal protection in South Africa
The Irish Whiskey Association has secured legal protection for Irish whiskey in South Africa.
Niall Hurson on 14 Aug 2019
Thirteen farmers told to destroy ragwort
The Department of Agriculture issued 24 notices to destroy ragwort in 2018.