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Entries open for Innovation Arena at 2025 Ploughing Championships
James Hanly
Applications are being invited from Irish-owned companies, research and academia, who are delivering solutions with the potential to drive positive change in the Irish agriculture sector.
2 April 2025 l2
Macra shines spotlight on the organisation’s outstanding volunteers and leaders
The Macra Volunteer of the Year Award has gone from strength to strength since it was introduced in 2022.
2 April 2025 Markets
Beef Trends: quotes surge up 30c/kg
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
Will exporting help us to grow our farm equipment business?
Key areas to consider before taking the plunge to export your products.
2 April 2025 Money Mentor
‘I think we could do more’ on vet course places - Minister Lawless
With new vet course places in ATU and SETU expected in 2026, Minister James Lawless has said we need to do more to increase the capacity for those wanting to study veterinary medicine in Ireland.
2 April 2025 News
TB prevention product scoops top prize at MTU awards
The MTU prize for innovation showcase and award ceremony took place on Thursday 27 March at the Bishopstown Campus, where student entrepreneurs presented their inventions and business ideas.
2 April 2025 News
Issues remain over new IP rights for bulls – IFA
Both the IFA and ICMSA have reservations about the plans to impose terms on selling some of their bull’s progeny to other AI companies.
26 March 2025 News
Money Mentor: how can we keep our business profitable?
With the rising costs facing businesses, it’s important to price your product accurately, writes Andrew Brolly, senior accountant with ifac.
26 March 2025 Money Mentor
Roscommon Macra shoots and scores with Soccer Blitz
This is only one of the many events that took place in the Roscommon Macra club in the last few months.
19 March 2025 l2
Certified Irish Angus set to host schools competition final
Nevan Mc Kiernan previews the Certified Irish Angus schools competition final which will take place in Croke Park on Friday.
5 March 2025 Pedigree
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
5 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Bird droppings bring luck to farmer
A farmer won big on a radio competition last weekend just before he was about to go dehorning calves.
26 February 2025 Dealer