Farmersjournal

Live exports of store cattle up 30%

Adam Woods takes a look at the current live export figures in what’s shaping up to be a very positive year for live exports.

New rules on medicines must work for farmers – IFA

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said that his objective is for "the best possible outcome for farmers". Amy Forde and Rachel Donova…

Meeting to discuss Carlow solar farm

The organiser

Farmers must bale as much straw as possible – minister

I think we will see a strong straw market this year, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said.

What to do with our hardwoods

The Irish Forest Owners promote hardwood growing, harvesting, selling and sawing at field days and demo events.

Editorial: Totting up the back to school costs

The Irish League of Credit Unions estimate that back to school costs at primary school level stand at €1,086 per child, and after last weekend

Sheep price update: quotes static but more life in trade

Mart sales have been livelier in recent days with agents and regular sellers having more success negotiating above quoted prices.

Exclusive: cereal production cut forecast, but lower than expected

Cereal area is estimated to have declined. Production is also forecast down, but not by as much as expected.

Macron’s gamble fails: new MEPs start chipping away at green agenda

The second round of France’s parliamentary election will be held on Sunday.

Grain Trends: oilseed rape jumps as production estimated down

Markets were more positive this week, with wheat relatively stable and oilseed rape climbing higher due to expected declines in production.

Cutting edge demos at DLG Field Days event

DLG, the company behind Agritechnica recently hosted its German Field Days event, comprising machinery demonstrations, research trials and trade…

Vets’ bull semen testing challenge dismissed

A case brought by the Veterinary Council of Ireland against a woman who provided bull semen analysis service has been thrown out of court. David…

Camera at the Mart: factory buyers drive forward store trade in Kilmallock

factory buyers were very active for forward stock in Kilmallock this week, with exporters keeping a solid floor under the calf trade.

For Mercedes-Benz economy is more than the brand

The latest Mercedes-Benz hybrid cars deliver where it counts, in terms of economy and that converts to low running costs.

Irish Horse: time for City Of Troy to enter the gates of greatness

Aidan O’Brien has trained an endless list of brilliant racehorses and his latest star might be the best of them all, writes Mark Costello.

Renewables in-brief: Arrabawn, new gas network and €67m solar farm

There have been a number of developments in the renewables industry this week, including plans to split and decarbonise the gas network, a €67m…

Camera at the Mart: solid store demand in Carnew

Adam Woods reports from last Saturday

Claas updates greenline range

Last week Claas launched a suite of updates to its Greenline range, including new mower models, tedders and a new combination baler wrapper. Gar…