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Which Irish companies are exhibiting at UK Dairy Day?

Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the Irish companies exhibiting at the UK Dairy Day event being held at Telford International Centre on Wednesday.

11 September 2024 NEWS

Almost €2bn wiped off farm sector's operating surplus in 2023 - CSO

The CSO's final figures for 2023 show that the value generated on dairy and tillage farms fell significantly.

30 August 2024 NEWS
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Farmer Writes: viewing the world through a different lens

Derek Robinson is taking more of an interest in the nature around his Co Down farm.

17 July 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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NI farm incomes take a 44% hit

DAERA has published its latest estimates for family farm incomes in NI

10 July 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND

Combining modern tech with older kit

Gary Abbott caught up with Andrew Shorten of Vantage Ireland, resellers of FarmTRX combine yield monitors to find out more about the process involved in retrofitting a yield monitor and its benefits.

10 July 2024
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Five tips for finishing cattle off grass

On farms with cattle that will finish off grass later this year, outlined are a few tips to keep in mind.

6 July 2024 MANAGEMENT

Clover and multispecies deliver cost savings

At a recent farmwalk hosted on Bill Harpur's suckler beef farm, farmers heard how clover and multispecies swards were reducing inputs and emissions.

26 June 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND

Ireland won’t grow gene edited, but will consume GM crops

Gene editing is different to genetic modification and according to a UCC lecturer and researcher, could reduce crop inputs, increase yields and improve safety.

18 June 2024 NEWS

Agricultural input price index down 12.6% in April 2024

Cereals saw a drop in price of 31.4%, while potatoes saw an increase of 73.6%. Fertiliser prices fell by almost one third, while motor fuel prices increased by over 10%.

17 June 2024 NEWS