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Stephen Robb on 07 Dec 2021
NI renewable electricity generation down 5.5% over the past year
Wind generation in Northern Ireland took a dip in 2021, writes Stephen Robb.
Stephen Robb on 02 Dec 2021
Eco scheme obligation likely to increase further in 2028 - Department
The Department of Agriculture has said that the percentage of direct payments which are dependent on participation in eco schemes is likely to increase further in 2028, after the next CAP has ended.
David Wright on 01 Dec 2021
Dairylink: planning to get better, not bigger
Feed efficiency is the main area of focus for Co Down dairy farmer Stephen Gibson. David Wright reports
Peter McCann on 01 Dec 2021
RHI could cut NI emissions by 7%
RHI tariffs were originally to be paid to scheme participants for 20 years, but a cross-party commitment was given in January 2020 to shut the scheme down.
Phelim O'Neill on 24 Nov 2021
Supermac’s and Rangeland sales hit in 2020
COVID-19 meant reduced turnover in burger and hospitality businesses in 2020.
Stephen Robb on 23 Nov 2021
International grain prices: markets continue to strengthen
The anticipated bumper crop in Australia is becoming questionable due to quality concerns.
Stephen Robb on 17 Nov 2021
From the Tramlines: pests make presence known in crops
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Cork, Laois and Kildare where all sowing is now finished. Pests are proving to be problematic, however.
Caitríona Morrissey on 13 Nov 2021
Presbyterian Church’s first ever rural chaplain hits the mart
Rev Kenny Hanna was spotted at Downpatrick, Rathfriland and Hilltown sales within a week of his appointment.
Gary Abbott on 27 Oct 2021
EIMA highlights: Faresin FS 7.32 Compact
Italian manufacturer Faresin unveiled the FS 7.32 Comapct at EIMA, the first model of its next-generation telehandlers, which offers a 3.2t lift capacity and 7.1m lift height.
Stephen Robb on 27 Oct 2021
From The Tramlines: potato harvest drawing to a close
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Tipperary, Galway and Louth where field work, including the potato harvest is drawing to a close for the year.
Stephen Robb on 13 Oct 2021
From the Tramlines: weather allows for smooth autumn sowing campaign
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Down, Meath and Derry where their winter sowing campaigns are all going well.
Stephen Robb on 11 Oct 2021
6.5m tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2020 by renewables
Ireland’s renewable energy sector displaced 6.5 million tonnes of CO2 in 2020, according to new figures from the SEAI.
Stephen Robb on 05 Oct 2021
Grain markets: global wheat markets rally
The USDA estimated wheat stocks was, as of 1 September, at 48.4 million tonne (Mt).
Peter McCann on 29 Sep 2021
Farmers urged to limit MCPA use
One drop of an MCPA-based spray can pollute waterway for some 30km.
Stephen Robb on 29 Sep 2021
From the Tramlines: autumn arrives but ground conditions still good
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Louth, Tipperary and Galway, who have all made a start to winter cereal sowing. Autumn has arrived, however, with the onset of cooler, wetter weather.
Stephen Robb on 15 Sep 2021
Slurryquip NPak system helps to futureproof farm nutrient management
Slurryquip founder Richard Fitzpatrick is using his 27 years of experience in the slurry industry to design a sweep of new technology to futureproof farm nutrient management, writes Stephen Robb.
Stephen Robb on 14 Sep 2021
US maize harvest revised upwards
The USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) raised its projections for global maize production.
Contributor on 01 Sep 2021
Fantastic feedback on shedders’ handiwork
Holywood Men’s Shed, Co Down has been busy working outside of late creating an Enchanted Garden and Sensory Garden in their local Redburn Forest.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 01 Sep 2021
Bobcat take wraps off new six tonne wheeled excavator
Bobcat has unveiled a new Stage V-compliant version of its six tonne E57W wheeled excavator.
Adam Woods on 31 Aug 2021
Martbids: Donegal Texels hit €2,950 in Raphoe
The Donegal Texel club held their annual show and sale in Raphoe mart last Friday. Adam Woods reports.