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Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Hargreaves Lansdown chief ‘angered’ by Woodford fund turmoil

The boss of Hargreaves Lansdown has said he is “angered” about the lack of resolution over the shutdown of investor Neil Woodford's flagship fund.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Business
Sanctions cost European economies $240 billion while Russia lost $50 billion – Putin

Western economic restrictions have deprived the Russian economy of $50 billion, but the European Union has been hit harder, losing $240 billion since 2014, according Russian President Vladimir Putin. Read...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Man with Irish passport held in Russia on suspicion of spying urges Government to help him

A FORMER US Marine held in Russia on suspicion of spying called on Ireland, America, Britain and Canada to help him as he appeared in court at an appeal hearing...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Farming
Intel denies ‘political collusion’ claims made by Irish farmer

The US chip-giant company made the statement on Wednesday when asked to comment on claims of political collusion between Intel and Fianna Fáil in the planning arena by Kildare farmer,...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Business
Rothschilds accused of preying on South Africa’s state-owned enterprises

South African unions have joined forces to take on the Rothschild family, which they have accused of being involved in attempts to 'capture' the country's State Owned Enterprises (SOEs). Read...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | US Farming News
VIDEO: Weed Control in Organic Spring Cereals

eOrganic author: Lauren Kolb, University of Maine Watch the webinar on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3M9dnGTC4Q This video, from the University of Maine Weed Ecology Group, highlights the results of four years...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Twitter users compare parental fibs with #liesyourparentstoldyou hashtag

They may have your best interests at heart, but many parents are inveterate liars.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | US Farming News
Video: Growing and Dehulling the Ancient Grains Einkorn, Emmer and Spelt

This eOrganic video was created by members of a project of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (NIFA OREI) entitled Value Added...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | US Farming News
Incorporating Pasture-Raised Organic Poultry and Naked Oats into an Organic Rotation

eOrganic authors: John Anderson, Ohio State University Kathy Bielek, Ohio State University This video was created by John Anderson and Kathy Bielek of the Ohio State University, who are participants...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Business
American Airlines snubs US planemaker Boeing for European rival Airbus

The world's largest air carrier, American Airlines, has become the first major US airline to buy 50 long-range, single-aisle A321XLR jets from Airbus as Boeing is tries to win back...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Wild baby rabbits stranded from their mother rescued by New Mexico police

Two baby rabbits have been rescued by a police officer in New Mexico, USA, after they were found stranded from their mother.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | US Farming News
VIDEO: A whole farm approach to incorporating pasture raised organic poultry and a novel cereal grain (Naked Oats) into a multi-year organic rotation

eOrganic authors: John Anderson, Ohio State University Kathy Bielek, Ohio State Universityy Watch the webinar on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMVCPbPUTb0 PROJECT TITLE: A whole farm approach to incorporating pasture-raised organic poultry...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
I never gave meth to ‘attack squirrel’, says wanted man

An Alabama man wanted on drug and weapons charges has posted a video denying he fed methamphetamine to a so-called "attack squirrel" which he considers a pet.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Halfords bosses miss out on bonuses after profits dive

Halfords bosses lost out on bonuses last year as the company's annual profits missed targets.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | US Farming News
Video: Innovations on an Organic Dairy: “The Fly Barrel”

eOrganic authors: Kevin Jahnke, Jahnke Family Farm Harriet Behar, Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) Amanda Gervais, University of Vermont Extension Introduction In this video, organic dairy farmer Kevin...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | US Farming News
Video: Innovations on an Organic Dairy — California Mastitis Test

eOrganic authors: Kevin Jahnke, Jahnke Family Farm Harriet Behar, Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) Amanda Gervais, University of Vermont Extension Introduction Mastitis, the medical term for inflammation of...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | US Farming News
Video: Healthy Cow Check-Up–How to Perform a Physical Exam

eOrganic authors: Hubert Karreman, VMD, Penn Dutch Cow Care Amanda Gervais, University of Vermont Extension Introduction In this video, Dr. Hubert Karreman of Penn Dutch Cow Care in Lancaster, PA...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Libyan commander vows to pursue onslaught until Tripoli is captured

A Libyan commander whose forces are fighting to take the country's capital of Tripoli from militias allied with a UN-backed government based there has dismissed an initiative by its prime...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Business
China fights back against Trump tariffs by lowering duties on US’ competitors

Amid the ongoing trade war with the US, China appears to be “rolling out the red carpet for the rest of the world,” reducing tariffs on countries competing with the...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Science & Tech
When smart devices watch you, what do they do with the data?

Smart devices can work miracles, obeying your every command. They may transmit everything about you to a programmer in a city you've never heard of.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Moon and Mars not top priorities for Americans on space programme wishlist

Americans prefer a space programme that focuses on potential asteroid impacts, scientific research and using robots to explore the cosmos over sending humans back to the moon or on to...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Woodford-backed tech fund Allied Minds replaces chairman in board shake-up

Neil Woodford-backed technology fund Allied Minds has appointed a new chairman as part of a board and strategy shake-up.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Florida city to pay €500k to hackers who seized its computer system

A Florida city has agreed to pay a ransom demand of $600,000 (€531,128) to hackers who took over its computer system.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
UK to delay introducing age-verification system for online pornography

The introduction of age verification measures on porn sites to prevent underage internet users in the UK seeing explicit content is expected to be delayed for a second time, it...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Farming
Quality heifers jump 16c/kg despite mixed prices

With grass continuing to grow very well across the country, marts also continue to see strong demand from farmers for stock to help manage that extra growth.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Alabama man denies feeding meth to ‘attack squirrel’

An Alabama man wanted on drug and weapons charges has posted a video denying he fed methamphetamine to a so-called “attack squirrel” which he considers a pet.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Former soldier found guilty of killing Britain’s Got Talent finalist

A FORMER soldier has been found guilty of stabbing a Britain's Got Talent finalist to death in a violent rage.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone amid tensions in Strait of Hormuz

An Iranian surface-to-air missile has shot down an American drone flying in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Downed drone sends a message to America, says Iranian commander

The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard has said the shooting down of a US drone has sent “a clear message” to America.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Dunelm ups profit outlook again as weather boosts sales

Homeware retailer Dunelm has upped its profit outlook for the second time in as many months after good weather helped boost sales.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
N Brown cheers online sales hike in ‘challenging’ market

Fashion retailer N Brown has posted further sales declines, but insisted its turnaround strategy is bearing fruit in “challenging” markets as online trade lifted.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
China says former Interpol president confesses to taking bribes

A Chinese court said former Interpol president Meng Hongwei has confessed to accepting more than two million dollars (£1.6 million) in bribes.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Iran shot down US drone in international airspace, American official says

An Iranian surface-to-air missile has shot down an American drone flying in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Science & Tech
Americans prefer asteroid tracking over moon visit

Americans prefer a space program focusing on potential asteroid impacts, scientific research into our cosmos and robotic space probes over human exploration of Mars or the moon, a new poll...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Farming
Twenty farmers a week dropping out of BDGP scheme

Unclaimed funding for the Beef Data Genomics Programme has increased to close to €9m a year and almost one in every four of the original applicants are no longer "active"...

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Farming
Over a third of Irish beef farmers uncertain if they will be farming in five years – new report

More than a third of beef farmers are uncertain if they will be farming in five years, a report published by IFAC has stated.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Farming
Mercosur deal would be ‘disastrous’ for Ireland’s Climate Action Plan warns farm organisations

A Mercosur deal would be completely ‘contradictory' and ‘disastrous' in light of Ireland's recently published Climate Action Plan, farm organisations have warned.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Farming
Irish dairy herd growth is starting to slow down and could stall by 2022

Growth in the dairy herd is forecast to slow significantly this year and could stall by 2022, the latest industry figures indicate.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Farming
Gerry Giggins: Why visiting a US feedlot was an eye opener – both good and bad

Last month I had the pleasure of attending the annual Alltech ONE conference in Lexington, Kentucky.

Posted by The Analyst | June 20, 2019 | Breaking News
Chinese president arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived for a two-day state visit to North Korea where he is expected to talk with leader Kim Jong Un about the stalled negotiations with...