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Andy Doyle on 24 Dec 2021
Canola crushing is targeting food and sustainability
It was interesting to see an Australian company targeting sustainability along the chain for its Auzure vegetable oil products.
Siobhán Walsh on 03 Nov 2021
Freight rates double on feed imports
Tony Markey of ADM Arkady does not expect animal feed prices to spiral like fertiliser prices have.
The Dealer on 20 Oct 2021
Pope takes a swipe at corporate types
His Holiness also asked that big food corporations ‘stop imposing monopolistic production’.
Anne Finnegan on 13 Oct 2021
Europe’s gas crisis appears to be a game of Russian roulette
As global energy prices continue to soar, world leaders seek increased supplies and Russia appears to seek political favour.
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.
Phelim O'Neill on 01 Sep 2021
Prioritise land for food, not planting trees – Oxfam
In a recent Oxfam briefing paper, countries and corporations are accused of greenwashing.
Siobhán Walsh on 25 Aug 2021
Oilseed rape is HEAR to stay
HEAR oilseed rape is offering growers a premium price. It might make the choice of break crop easier on some farms.
Gary Abbott on 26 May 2021
Lubricant oil prices hike for the third consecutive month
Lubricant oils prices continue to rise, with some suppliers reporting their third price increase in three months.
Phelim O'Neill on 19 May 2021
Sanitiser contributes to ClonBio profit increase
ClonBio's Hungarian subsidiary delivers strong performance as former Bank of Ireland chief executive is appointed chair.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 05 May 2021
Top tips for getting your trailed mower ready for action
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Clonbern in Co Galway to catch up with the team at P&D Agri Services who offer some tips and advice for getting your trailed mower ready for the silage season.
Letters to the Editor on 28 Apr 2021
Letter: concern at oil price rises
"Concern over lubrication oil price rises" - Name & details with the editor.
Niall Hurson on 31 Mar 2021
Tractor oil prices take off as planes remain grounded
Lubricant oil manufacturers across Europe have temporarily suspended production, causing a sharp increase in the price for tractor oils paid by Irish farmers.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Feb 2021
JCB doubles power on new 403 Plus compact wheel loader
JCB has launched a new compact 50hp 403 Plus wheel loader, which sees a doubling of power, increased hydraulic capacity and forward speed on the current Smart Power model.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Feb 2021
Increased forward speed vital when using LESS systems
Before investing in a low-emission slurry application system, farmers need to check if they have enough power to meet the required forward speed and enough hydraulic capacity to drive all functions.
Siobhán Walsh on 18 Jan 2021
Fertiliser supplies tightening as prices look unsettled
A clearer picture on prices should emerge in the coming weeks and a settling of the market is expected towards the end of the month.
Paul Mooney on 16 Dec 2020
Diesel prices gradually edging upwards
Upward price movement in international markets is being driven by optimism over COVID-19 vaccines and forecasts for economic growth in 2021 and 2022.
Niall Hurson on 08 Dec 2020
Roscommon farmer given €4.9m penalty by the taxman
In total eight farmers featured in the latest tax defaulters list published by Revenue.
Lorcan Allen on 02 Dec 2020
Dairy markets: can a rising oil price boost dairy markets?
The recent rise in the oil price has coincided with improved returns for dairy commodities, particularly milk powders.
Stephen Robb on 15 Oct 2020
Orange peel oil approved for use as potato sprout suppressant
The loss of CIPC as a sprout suppressant for potatoes during winter storage has given way to the development of an innovative, natural-based alternative.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 23 Sep 2020
Yamaha announces updated ATV line up for 2021
Yamaha have announced a number of updates to its ATV range for 2021 including a standard diff lock and multi-disc wet brakes. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.