The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for the regulation, management and the education of the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the state, has welcomed the Government’s announcement of 80 new third level places for veterinary medicine. The places will be provided at two new veterinary colleges located at […]
National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has announced that more than 12,000 farms have now been connected to high-speed fibre broadband through its rollout under the National Broadband Plan (NBP). The number of farms that have connected to NBI’s high-speed fibre network has more than doubled in the last 12 months with an additional 6,000 farms connected […]
John Deere will be marking the 75th anniversary of its Model R tractor at the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show on 9 and 10 November. The modern 8RX 410 may look a far cry from its 1949 ancestor, but it is the natural successor to the Model R, demonstrating how farm machinery has evolved […]
Celebrating 45 years in business, KCDFRS (Kilkenny/Carlow & District Farm Relief Services) is a leading farmer-owned cooperative supplying milking relief, general labourers and a number of specialist services to farmers in Kilkenny and Carlow. Founded in 1979 as Noreside Farm Relief Services Co-Op, KCDFRS is headquartered at Cillín Hill beside Kilkenny Mart. Here, it has an office and farm shop, while it has a second office and farm supplies store on the same site as […]
Carbery Group has announced it has again achieved Gold Membership of Bord Bia’s national food and drink sustainability programme Origin Green. A world first, Origin Green is Ireland’s pioneering food and drink sustainability programme, bringing together all members of the food supply chain from public, private and farming sectors to set and achieve measurable sustainability […]
Maxol Lubricants, a division of The Maxol Group, has announced the launch of the new Maxol Agri-Max Plus Grease range, a line of greases designed to meet the evolving needs of farmers today. Aligned to the launch is a packaging refresh of the current line of products, with more sustainable packaging making it an all-round […]
In May, Ireland gained export access for beef to the Korean market, one of the world’s largest importers of beef and the highest per-capita consumers of beef in Asia (at 17kg per year). To support Irish exporters aiming to target the market, Bord Bia commissioned research to better understand the preferences and purchasing habits of […]
DC Farm Machinery Ltd is a leading supplier of new and used machinery and used tractor, hydraulic hoses and fittings as well as high-quality outdoor toys in the North-East. Established in 2016 and based in Wilkinstown, Navan, Co. Meath, DC Farm Machinery continues to go from strength to strength under the direction of husband-and-wife Derek and Gillian Clarke. A one-stop shop for all your farm machinery needs, […]
With less than two weeks until one of Europe’s largest outdoor events, preparations in Ratheniska, Co Laois are seriously taking shape as this green field in the middle of Ireland transforms into the bustling hub that will become #Ploughing2024 taking place on September 17th, 18th & 19th. At today’s official launch, the media & special guests […]
For 30 years, Derry O’Donovan Ltd has been synonymous with quality farm machinery and buildings in West Cork. From its base in Timoleague, the company offers an unrivalled service to an ever-expanding customer-base. A one-stop shop for all your farm machinery and building needs, Derry O’Donovan Ltd continues to go from strength to strength by […]
