Farming

January 27, 2020
FG to offer rural sites to families at cut prices

FAMILIES will be able to buy State-owned sites at knockdown prices as part of a Fine Gael plan to encourage people to move to rural towns and villages.

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January 27, 2020
Combilift co-founder plans to hit €1bn in turnover but is really happiest on factory floor

Martin McVicar walks quickly along one of the four moving assembly lines at Combilift's vast factory in Monaghan, stopping for a quick chat here and to answer a query from...

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January 27, 2020
Cattle futures set multi-month lows as China virus fears hit markets

U.S. live and feeder cattle futures touched their lowest prices in months on Friday as traders booked profits amid fears about the spread of a new virus from China.

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January 27, 2020
Man arrested in connection with several ‘occult’ attacks on sheep in England

A man has been arrested in connection with a number of "occult" attacks on sheep in England.

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January 27, 2020
Combilift co-founder plans to hit €1bn in turnover but is really happiest on factory floor

Martin McVicar walks quickly along one of the four moving assembly lines at Combilift's vast factory in Monaghan, stopping for a quick chat here and to answer a query from...

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January 27, 2020
Cattle futures set multi-month lows as China virus fears hit markets

U.S. live and feeder cattle futures touched their lowest prices in months on Friday as traders booked profits amid fears about the spread of a new virus from China.

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January 27, 2020
Combilift co-founder plans to hit €1bn in turnover but is really happiest on factory floor

Martin McVicar walks quickly along one of the four moving assembly lines at Combilift's vast factory in Monaghan, stopping for a quick chat here and to answer a query from...

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January 27, 2020
Elderly farmers must recognise their limitations – HSA

Agriculture remains the most dangerous sector in Irish industry and older farmers are most at risk, the HSA has said.

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January 27, 2020
Combilift co-founder plans to hit €1bn in turnover but is really happiest on factory floor

Martin McVicar walks quickly along one of the four moving assembly lines at Combilift's vast factory in Monaghan, stopping for a quick chat here and to answer a query from...

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January 27, 2020
Combilift co-founder plans to hit €1bn in turnover but is really happiest on factory floor

Martin McVicar walks quickly along one of the four moving assembly lines at Combilift's vast factory in Monaghan, stopping for a quick chat here and to answer a query from...

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January 27, 2020
FG to offer rural sites to families at cut prices

FAMILIES will be able to buy State-owned sites at knockdown prices as part of a Fine Gael plan to encourage people to move to rural towns and villages.

Continue Reading
January 27, 2020
Combilift co-founder plans to hit €1bn in turnover but is really happiest on factory floor

Martin McVicar walks quickly along one of the four moving assembly lines at Combilift's vast factory in Monaghan, stopping for a quick chat here and to answer a query from...

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January 27, 2020
Man arrested in connection with several ‘occult’ attacks on sheep in England

A man has been arrested in connection with a number of "occult" attacks on sheep in England.

Continue Reading
January 27, 2020
Combilift co-founder plans to hit €1bn in turnover but is really happiest on factory floor

Martin McVicar walks quickly along one of the four moving assembly lines at Combilift's vast factory in Monaghan, stopping for a quick chat here and to answer a query from...

Continue Reading
January 27, 2020
Cattle futures set multi-month lows as China virus fears hit markets

U.S. live and feeder cattle futures touched their lowest prices in months on Friday as traders booked profits amid fears about the spread of a new virus from China.

Continue Reading
January 27, 2020
Combilift co-founder plans to hit €1bn in turnover but is really happiest on factory floor

Martin McVicar walks quickly along one of the four moving assembly lines at Combilift's vast factory in Monaghan, stopping for a quick chat here and to answer a query from...

Continue Reading
January 27, 2020
Combilift co-founder plans to hit €1bn in turnover but is really happiest on factory floor

Martin McVicar walks quickly along one of the four moving assembly lines at Combilift's vast factory in Monaghan, stopping for a quick chat here and to answer a query from...

Continue Reading
January 27, 2020
FG to offer rural sites to families at cut prices

FAMILIES will be able to buy State-owned sites at knockdown prices as part of a Fine Gael plan to encourage people to move to rural towns and villages.

Continue Reading
January 27, 2020
Combilift co-founder plans to hit €1bn in turnover but is really happiest on factory floor

Martin McVicar walks quickly along one of the four moving assembly lines at Combilift's vast factory in Monaghan, stopping for a quick chat here and to answer a query from...

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January 27, 2020
Elderly farmers must recognise their limitations – HSA

Agriculture remains the most dangerous sector in Irish industry and older farmers are most at risk, the HSA has said.

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January 26, 2020
Beef Plan leaders admit question marks hang over fundraising

Question marks now hang over Beef Plan and the monies it raised around the country from farmers at its meetings.

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January 26, 2020
‘We always wanted to live in the countryside, but with our jobs it just isn’t possible’

Carla Ferreira, a 40-year-old academic, and her husband, Miguel Pereira, a 44-year-old software developer, certainly haven't scrimped on their preparations to buy their first home. Their budget is €479,000.

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January 26, 2020
Kuhn launches new range or large square balers

Kuhn Farm Machinery launched a new range of large square balers at LAMMA 2020, showing off the SB Series with increased capacity and higher density baling. Machines include the SB...

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January 26, 2020
Kuhn launches new range or large square balers

Kuhn Farm Machinery launched a new range of large square balers at LAMMA 2020, showing off the SB Series with increased capacity and higher density baling. Machines include the SB...

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January 26, 2020
Kuhn launches new range or large square balers

Kuhn Farm Machinery launched a new range of large square balers at LAMMA 2020, showing off the SB Series with increased capacity and higher density baling. Machines include the SB...

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January 26, 2020
‘We always wanted to live in the countryside, but with our jobs it just isn’t possible’

Carla Ferreira, a 40-year-old academic, and her husband, Miguel Pereira, a 44-year-old software developer, certainly haven't scrimped on their preparations to buy their first home. Their budget is €479,000.

Continue Reading
January 26, 2020
LAMMA 2020: New and upgraded tractors on the market

Several manufacturers revealed new and upgraded models as lots of Irish farmers and contractors headed across the water for the free event. Here we take a look at some of...

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January 26, 2020
Kuhn launches new range or large square balers

Kuhn Farm Machinery launched a new range of large square balers at LAMMA 2020, showing off the SB Series with increased capacity and higher density baling. Machines include the SB...

Continue Reading
January 26, 2020
LAMMA 2020: New and upgraded tractors on the market

Several manufacturers revealed new and upgraded models as lots of Irish farmers and contractors headed across the water for the free event. Here we take a look at some of...

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January 26, 2020
LAMMA 2020: New and upgraded tractors on the market

Several manufacturers revealed new and upgraded models as lots of Irish farmers and contractors headed across the water for the free event. Here we take a look at some of...

Continue Reading
January 26, 2020
Kuhn launches new range or large square balers

Kuhn Farm Machinery launched a new range of large square balers at LAMMA 2020, showing off the SB Series with increased capacity and higher density baling. Machines include the SB...

Continue Reading
January 26, 2020
LAMMA 2020: New and upgraded tractors on the market

Several manufacturers revealed new and upgraded models as lots of Irish farmers and contractors headed across the water for the free event. Here we take a look at some of...

Continue Reading
January 26, 2020
Kuhn launches new range or large square balers

Kuhn Farm Machinery launched a new range of large square balers at LAMMA 2020, showing off the SB Series with increased capacity and higher density baling. Machines include the SB...

Continue Reading
January 26, 2020
Kuhn launches new range or large square balers

Kuhn Farm Machinery launched a new range of large square balers at LAMMA 2020, showing off the SB Series with increased capacity and higher density baling. Machines include the SB...

Continue Reading
January 26, 2020
Kuhn launches new range or large square balers

Kuhn Farm Machinery launched a new range of large square balers at LAMMA 2020, showing off the SB Series with increased capacity and higher density baling. Machines include the SB...

Continue Reading
January 26, 2020
Kuhn launches new range or large square balers

Kuhn Farm Machinery launched a new range of large square balers at LAMMA 2020, showing off the SB Series with increased capacity and higher density baling. Machines include the SB...

Continue Reading
January 26, 2020
LAMMA 2020: New and upgraded tractors on the market

Several manufacturers revealed new and upgraded models as lots of Irish farmers and contractors headed across the water for the free event. Here we take a look at some of...

Continue Reading
January 26, 2020
Kuhn launches new range or large square balers

Kuhn Farm Machinery launched a new range of large square balers at LAMMA 2020, showing off the SB Series with increased capacity and higher density baling. Machines include the SB...

Continue Reading
January 26, 2020
Kuhn launches new range or large square balers

Kuhn Farm Machinery launched a new range of large square balers at LAMMA 2020, showing off the SB Series with increased capacity and higher density baling. Machines include the SB...

Continue Reading
January 25, 2020
Lack of income and funding after initial crop holding back forestry

A lack of income and funding available after an initial crop is harvested is impacting the amount of land being planted, according to the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers.

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