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Posted by The Analyst | 17 December 2020 | Farming
Increased planting of premium crops will be a core part of Tillage farming’s future

It is easy to get lost in the fog of negative commentary and forget how good Irish tillage farmers are at producing the high quality, traceable produce that underpins our €13.7bn livestock, food and drinks industries.

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Posted by The Analyst | 17 December 2020 | Farming
John Heney: This flawed PGI application on grass-fed beef is a potential embarrassment for the farming sector

My initial reaction to the Irish government's application to the EU for Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status for Irish Grass Fed Beef was quite negative, and since seeing the recent official submission I see no reason to change my opinion

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Posted by The Analyst | 17 December 2020 | Breaking News
Northern Ireland shutdown due three days after Christmas

A January lockdown is the price Northern Ireland will have to pay for enjoying Christmas, as the Health Minister is set to recommend "robust interventions" to begin immediately once a five day relaxation of rules ends on December 28.

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Posted by The Analyst | 17 December 2020 | Farming
Toyota’s updates Hilux with a new 2.8-litre powertrain

TOYOTA'S latest Hilux pick-up has just gone on sale with prices starting from €24,258, excluding VAT.

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Posted by The Analyst | 17 December 2020 | Breaking News
Brexit: Growing hope that a no-deal crash-out can be averted after many false dawns

USUALLY talkative people have gone quiet, the UK pound sterling is at a two-year high, and UK MPs expect their Christmas break, due to start today, to be delayed into next week.

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Posted by The Analyst | 17 December 2020 | Farming
It’s raining sprouts! – Kerry farmer on producing 180 tonnes of Brussels sprouts

Love them or hate them, there's no denying that Brussels sprouts make for a growing business, especially for producer Paudie Hanafin and his wife, Mary, who operate out of their Ballygarron farm in the Spa.

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Posted by The Analyst | 17 December 2020 | Politics
Asian shares climb on hopes US finally to get more stimulus

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, buoyed by hopes the U.S. Congress may finally deliver fresh aid to help American businesses and families weather the pandemic. Benchmarks rose … Click to Continue »

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