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Comment on Latest UK milk production data shows significant fall by fennel

fennel — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:50:01 +0000

Putin has stated he will not subject his population to gmo foods. He says the Russians will be strong while the west is poisoning its people with pharmaceuticals and chemicals.

Comment on Europe fails to agree on glyphosate extension by A. Kyle

A. Kyle — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 23:01:47 +0000

Glyphosate? Another good reason to leave the EU!

Comment on Sterling hits lowest point in eight weeks as Brexit looms by Bill Roy

Bill Roy — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:32:37 +0000

Actually your title is totally wrong wrong. On Feb. 26th the pound was at US$1.38628 and on April 7th the pound was at 1.23574 Euros.

Comment on ‘Northern Ireland playing catch up on BVD but is on target’ by Bruno Cappellozza

Bruno Cappellozza — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 23:52:37 +0000

What were/are the major practices (management, nutritional, and treatment) that can be pointed out to reduce the BRD cases?

Comment on Farmers in Northern Ireland look set to vote ‘leave’ in Brexit referendum by Robbie

Robbie — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 20:49:15 +0000

June 23 could be independence day

Comment on France to ban glyphosate – regardless of EU vote this week by Edmund

Edmund — Wed, 18 May 2016 19:05:37 +0000

France are right to be Cautious. Thats not the same as saying they are right to ban. The recent paper on glyphosate by the WHO is just a narrowly targeted aggregate study on non-Hodgkin lymphoma with no new research having been done. Its the equivalent of saying don’t ban drink driving because I know 10 people who were fine to drive home after drinking only bucks fizz for the night. Though the jury is still out on glyphosate (It would require an intensive multi-year and multi-site trial to be sure either way). The WHO paper offered no new data in its defense. With the notable exception of Agriland who chose a misleading title but had all the facts correctly presented in their actual article, most other news organisations haven’t really understood the difference in merit between an aggregate paper and new research.

Comment on Great guide to new rules around using pesticides by Margaret Donnelly

Margaret Donnelly — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:45:22 +0000

The courses vary in duration….see below for more details of different courses

http://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/boom-sprayer-courses-varying-by-as-much-as-e200/

Comment on Great guide to new rules around using pesticides by Neil Fogarty

Neil Fogarty — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:41:46 +0000

Is this a one day course ?

Comment on Science ‘sidelined’ in Roundup renewal debate by Anthony Piscitelli

Anthony Piscitelli — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 23:07:51 +0000

EFSA report was nonsense, and invalid as most of the scientists involved worked for Monsanto either currently or in the past.

Comment on Intervention ceiling almost reached by Member States by TSW

TSW — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:39:54 +0000

Well done Phil.,
The full package of measures, I suppose, refer to the number of fingers being used to plug the leaks.
Another outstanding piece of patchwork, temporary relief work, coming from a man with a legacy of destruction and incompetence left in his wake.
God help european farmers ans consumers.
TSW

Comment on Signs of uplift in EU dairy product prices – IFA by arie

arie — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:54:21 +0000

If they’re all losing money why are they up over 20% from last year. It must still be working for them as they aren’t contracting!

Comment on Commission response to farm crisis ‘neither bold nor decisive’ says MEP by arie de jong

arie de jong — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:39:44 +0000

Tell me those farmers didn’t see this coming! They have been building up to this for the last few years, and as soon as the production quotas were done away with they loaded up their barns. It was going to be survival of the fittest in their minds. Reality has hit them square in the face. This will last awhile!!

Comment on Research shows that children who grow up on dairy farms develop less allergies by ruby

ruby — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:31:14 +0000

“Research shows that children who grow up on dairy farms develop FEWER allergies”

Sorry, grammar Nazi here.

Comment on ‘Rebel’ suppliers to receive their marching orders from Dairygold by Brendan

Brendan — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 19:32:37 +0000

Well done to the rebel group, it sounds like a crazy contract

Comment on ‘Rebel’ suppliers to receive their marching orders from Dairygold by Michael

Michael — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:42:28 +0000

Well done to ‘rebel suppliers’ for taking a stand

Comment on Herd management system a national first for Kerry farmer by kenneth o connell

kenneth o connell — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:48:53 +0000

HI agriland could you please ensure a fair and balanced views on ifa presidential canditates and stop been so biast towards joe healy
p:s flor mccarthy for the job.

Comment on Danone forecasts European milk price rebound in the second half of the year by benny

benny — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:44:08 +0000

I doubt it. Farms are still maintaining their numbers while China is ever expanding its heads at breakneck speed with the hope that the price will recover.

Comment on The last ever Land Rover Defender was made this week by Land Rover

Land Rover — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:48:02 +0000

“Production of one of the world’s most iconic jeeps ceased this week after 68 years.”
Incase you didn’t know Jeep is an American brand, and this is the Landrover Defender, a very different vehicle.

Comment on ‘Sheep farmers need to rethink dosing strategies as resistance is growing’ by alan

alan — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 23:10:48 +0000

i wonder how long it has taken some educated person to find this out about some commonly used drenches, one local sheep farmer in this area was at his wits end after worm and fluke infestations almost destroyed his flock and to be fobbed off by the manufacturer by a get out claus they had printed in tiny writing on the container

Comment on Report says over 2.5m acres of land better suited to forestry than agriculture by Bob Wilson

Bob Wilson — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 14:26:21 +0000

With the problem of floods still fresh in our minds, we need to consider how to manage the land (where 95% of rain falls) in a truly sustainable way that balances economic, environmental and social factors. The practice of vertically-aligned drainage channels, commonplace in Ireland, taking run-off directly into streams and rivers, seriously exacerbates flooding. Other countries insist on gently sloping drainage patterns with ponds and percolation areas which slows down the run-off, allowing river authorities time to adjust water levels. Native woodlands also help take up run-off as they act as natural sponges and their deeper, more extensive tree root systems take up more water which the trees then transpire into the atmosphere.

Comment on The UK outside the EU could not negotiate with the power the EU provides – Phil Hogan by col

col — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 08:27:24 +0000

If we were negotiating our own trade deals they would be negotiated in the interests of the UK not the EU.

Why does anyone think China wouldn’t want to talk to the worlds 5th largest economy? The suggestion is just ridiculous.

Comment on No major milk price rise until 2021 says EU outlook report by tom

tom — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 22:23:23 +0000

thats that

Comment on Warning Graphic Pics: Dog attack on pedigree sheep flock costs farmer €3,500 by Lisbet

Lisbet — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 07:03:39 +0000

The dogs that did this must be found and euthanized, no ifs-ands-or-buts. Their owner/s should receive heavy fines on top of having to pay all damages, even if they have to sell their house and everything they own to pay. They should be banned from ever owning another dog, and that ban should be made public so they can be reported if they disregard the ban.

Comment on Belgian Blue shuts down M50 (no joke!) by Joe

Joe — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 19:42:16 +0000

Cow-moo-ting?

Comment on Glanbia to make its own plastic milk bottles for the first time by Mar_in_Eire

Mar_in_Eire — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 10:51:50 +0000

They will create 30 “new jobs” in Ballitore, but destroy 40 “old jobs” (factory workers plus lorry drivers) in Ballyconnell co. Cavan.

Comment on There’s not much to gain from going down the GMO route – Sean Kelly MEP by Robert Wager

Robert Wager — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:40:46 +0000

The Late blight resistant GE potato is working thru regs in the US. I wonder how long it will take to get thru the EU regs?

Comment on How a farmer drilling a well created one of the most beautiful sites in the desert by Ian Johanson

Ian Johanson — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:38:18 +0000

I wish that I could make my own geyser by digging a well. Though I doubt that I would get one as pretty as fly geyser. It amazes me that there are any lifeforms, algae or otherwise, that can thrive at those types of temperatures. I am glad they do though because Fly Geyser is a sight to see.

Comment on ‘UK cereal growers now using glyphosate up to six times in the same season’ by Thomas Blakeslee

Thomas Blakeslee — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:48:18 +0000

Glyphosate is ruining our health by ruining our gut bacteria. Chronic diseases develop over years.

http://www.organic-systems.org/journal/92/JOS_Volume-9_Number-2_Nov_2014-Swanson-et-al.pdf

Comment on Man in Donegal arrested in connection with €100,000 livestock theft by Sandra mc evoy

Sandra mc evoy — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:44:43 +0000

Were the Animals recovered ?

Comment on Ploughing results from Day Three of the Ploughing by Bob Callaby

Bob Callaby — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 17:31:57 +0000

Where are the vintage mounted results from day 2 ?

Comment on 60% of farms suffer from dog attacks, 96% would shoot attacking dogs on sight by KaD

KaD — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:46:48 +0000

When you lose control of your dog you lose control of the outcome. If you don’t want your dog shot then CONTROL YOUR DOG. That is the JOB you signed up for when you got one. If you can’t do that don’t have a dog. Your dog is NOT entitled to one free kill.

Comment on Heifer price sits at 405c/kg – No change in factory beef price by Aidan

Aidan — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:35:19 +0000

The price between Britain and Ireland can’t possibly have narrowed based on an Irish decrease. That makes absolutely no sense, it would only be right if the Irish price was originally the higher one.

Comment on Donald Trump on track to lose US farmer vote over immigration reform by Farmer Joe

Farmer Joe — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:11:34 +0000

Farmers need to employ mechanisation not reducing unit labour costs by exploiting weak border policy.

Comment on US market offers an outlet for UK carcass trimmings by Aidan

Aidan — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 09:31:08 +0000

The headline refers to the UK but never mentions it again. I’m confused.

Comment on Germany moves to ban GM crops – follows Scotland’s lead by ivor sweeney

ivor sweeney — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 17:09:12 +0000

Well I hope now Agri’ Minister Simon Coveney will announce Ireland is going to Ban GM crops so that we can maintain our lead as the Greenest and cleanest Island???… or is he looking to dilute our position through adhering to the plans under the proposed Transatlantic Trade and investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement in which corporations will be allowed to sue entire nations that go against their plans and profits?

Comment on European dairy farming has challenges, not a crisis – Hogan by Mary Gill

Mary Gill — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 23:42:05 +0000

Actually China is busy buying up land in British Columbia where it intends on building farms, ran by their own people, to export milk back to China. They do not want to import from other countries, therefore they will not help balance the worlds supplies. Removing the quotas was a bad idea…it kept everybody’s production modest and ensured a good rate of return on their product. I wish the US had a quota system to help save the greedy corporate mega farmers from themselves. In a case such as this, less would result in far more for the people who do the actual work. I don’t blame the European farmers for being upset…they will now suffer like the US does at the hands of oversupply and milk co-operatives and processors who take advantage of it.

Comment on What is intervention and how does it work? by Robert Smith

Robert Smith — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:52:12 +0000

“He said the goal is not to produce as much as we can, but as much as we can find a market for.” It sounds to me as if the esteemed commissioner, after having disposed of supply-management, is advocating …er… supply-management.

Comment on Farmer facing fine – for smoking in his tractor cab by nisakiman

nisakiman — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 16:54:51 +0000

Is this for real? Or is it some sort of satirical take on the stupidity of pointless laws?

It’s well past time that the busybody jobsworths in ‘Public Health’ were shown the door, and told “Thanks, but no thanks. We are quite capable of running our own lives without your misinformed interference. “.

Comment on RSA – Top tips on towing trailers by Grotmaster

Grotmaster — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 20:53:23 +0000

You state an E+B licence allows vehicle + trailer loads in excess of 3500kg. How much in excess?

Comment on Tractor and trailer braking – Are you road legal? by Eamonn

Eamonn — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:53:28 +0000

It makes life on the roads safer.

Comment on Some people think a 12-year-old driving a tractor is crazy – and they’re right by George

George — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:21:53 +0000

And that’s the problem Robert a lot of people just don’t see the risk, I know a man who flat out refuses to be anywhere other than between a vehicle and the trailer when he is guiding someone back to hook up, 1 slip of a muddy boot on a clutch and he’s crushed and I know he’s been hit in that exact situation at least once, but he still won’t stand out to the side.

Comment on ‘Bumblebees in decline in Europe, climate change to blame’ by Jimmy

Jimmy — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 23:59:47 +0000

Where does it say pesticides are in the clear??

Comment on How a farmer drilling a well created one of the most beautiful sites in the desert by Eli

Eli — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 20:35:39 +0000

This is so incredible! I’d imagine the farmer was pretty disappointed that the well he was trying to dig wouldn’t work, and he certainly couldn’t have known what he would create. Of course, these days people have to have their ground evaluated in order to know what kind of water they will tap into. I’m glad no one informed him that the water under his land wouldn’t work for a water-well.

Comment on Some people think a 12-year-old driving a tractor is crazy – and they’re right by Robert

Robert — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:32:30 +0000

Nonsense….. I agree that there should be precautions taken such as providing training courses for 12 years and up and that primary schools should focus on farm safety particularly if the school is in the rural parts of the country, but this idea of not allowing them to help with livestock is nonsense, the farmer is hardly going to send one of his children into calve down a mad cow or in to put raddle on the ram, on their own, he treasures his children, but the farmer will ensure that his children have a work ethic but in a safe way and he will teach his children so much in his lifetime that you could almost agree that he is better than most of the teachers available in the public sector and machinery his a whole different page, some children are suited to handling machinery but most aren’t, it all depends on the circumstances, but most of the farm accidents involving children are plain and simply just accidents it is highly unlikely that the farmer puts his children into the position intentionally that will result in a serious accident.

Comment on Proposals to increase tractor speeds limits in Northern Ireland by Eamonn Tinney

Eamonn Tinney — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 13:56:55 +0000

Overall that is a good development for motorists in general as it may prevent hold traffic hold ups to a certain extent.

Comment on Amazing video of farmer herding thousands of sheep from the sky by ar drone video

ar drone video — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 08:35:03 +0000

That’s an awesome video. Nice to see bundle of sheep and it was really nice to have a look on sheep playing and enjoying together. Good video ahead.

Comment on ‘Receiver’s night raid brings terror to Kildare farming family’ by chris

chris — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:07:54 +0000

Fine Gael. Country gets worse by the day but they tell us its getting better. Would the gardai have tazered the homeowner….. probably.

Comment on Research confirms lack of direct contact between dairy cows and badgers by J Brown

J Brown — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 16:51:39 +0000

Actually, humans don’t become infected with leptospirosis through ‘interaction’ with rats – it’s transmitted through infected urine. Sadly, it’s this lack of scientific understanding and the consequent hodge podge of anecdotal misinformation that perpetuates the badger/cattle issue. Considering that M. bovis is pathologically quite different from Leptospira, it’s somewhat of an irrelevant question.
With regard to the article above, I am somewhat disappointed with the caveat cited in the last paragraph. It appears that, despite the mounting information that indicates badger to cattle transmission to be difficult or virtually impossible, we are still bombarded with scientific analyses that continue to spew ‘not necessarily’, ‘it may be’, etc. I suppose it is difficult to admit that one has been barking up the wrong tree for 40 years…..

Comment on Research confirms lack of direct contact between dairy cows and badgers by MJ

MJ — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:17:22 +0000

How closely do humans have to interact with rats to become infected with Leptospirosis?

Comment on ‘Receiver’s night raid brings terror to Kildare farming family’ by Emmet

Emmet — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 11:04:09 +0000

………”50 staff some who were dressed in balaclavas”?!?!?!!??!? ….. seriously???? …. WTF! …. why are they hiding their faces? what are they so afraid of? …. This is getting waaaaaay out of control!

Comment on ‘Receiver’s night raid brings terror to Kildare farming family’ by Austin

Austin — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 16:07:00 +0000

Absolutely outrageous!!

Comment on ‘We are not in the business of supporting inefficient dairy farms’ by Paul Deeb

Paul Deeb — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:13:41 +0000

Not one mention about the ethics of dairy, in that it’s completely unethical and cruel to animals. Not one mention of dairy’s health effects, in that it’s completely unhealthy to eat dairy.

Comment on 10 things you need to know about milk quota abolition by michael

michael — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 20:21:39 +0000

In reply to Simon Browne. agree 100%

Comment on 10 things you need to know about milk quota abolition by Simon Browne

Simon Browne — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 07:39:47 +0000

No risk of same structural oversupply.. Brave statement.

Comment on ‘If contractors paid €9/hour they’d have no problem getting workers’ by Ciaran

Ciaran — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:49:33 +0000

You cant pay people by the hour for jobs like that they are just going to take their time at it do it slower than they are able so they get paid more. It should be paid by the acre of land done so it is fair

Comment on Slurry cages to be allowed under new Farm Safety Scheme by Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:17:03 +0000

That’s fine for those who’s slurry pit openings are suitable for this cage but what about the majority that are not ? We need to totally overhaul Safety on Farms right now before we loose yet another life.

Comment on ‘Farmers could save hundreds in fuel costs by choosing the right tyres’ by Pete

Pete — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:39:17 +0000

This is a brilliant study, just shows that the tyres you select can make a huge difference.

Comment on 2015 – more cows or less cows? by paul ryan

paul ryan — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 19:55:20 +0000

anothr piece of common sense writing ,well done BRIAN.

Comment on Suggestions that better education can improve farm safety are insulting nonsense by abbie mc carthy

abbie mc carthy — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 11:39:05 +0000

Very good article I have heard the Minister tell young farmers at their graduation that they should be able to manage a 100 cow unit on their own made no sense to me either The only thing I would disagree with you on is the idea of single farm penalties on health and safety issues This would only cause more stress and financial difficulties in my view. As the single farm payment is such a large part of a lot of farmers income I know of farm families who were almost hungry when the single farm payment was held up in 2013 because of the land eligibility issue.

Comment on Young Scientist study looks at effects of raw milk on asthma sufferers by rawmilkmike

rawmilkmike — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 18:50:57 +0000

Publish it where?

Comment on How one farmer went from treating 20% of calves for pneumonia to none by Tom McGeown

Tom McGeown — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:48:56 +0000

A very informative and interesting story. We have had similar problems with calves. Thanks Tom and Johnathan.

Comment on Live export of dairy calves this spring critical for beef sector – IFA Livestock Chairman by Suzanne Richardson

Suzanne Richardson — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 10:13:18 +0000

I could not be more sickened or disgusted by people involved in all a spects of Live Exports.A new low has now been achieved by subjecting babies and that’s what calves are, to fear , pain and cruelty. The human race has sunk so low as to never return to any sort of moral ground .I am ashamed of all of you who profit from this appalling trade in sentient beings.Look into their eyes , these gentle creatures you profit from and tell me how devoid of a heart do you have to be to enable such cruelty to be inflicted in your name. No I don’t find it necessary to kill and eat an animal to survive. Suzanne Richardson.

Comment on Glanbia announces key supports for farmers in 2015 by abbie mc carthy

abbie mc carthy — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:35:29 +0000

Is this what is seen as “co-op Spirit? It looks like entrapment to me shareholders have already committed to their co-op and all shareholders should be treated equally. its up to the co-op to look after it suppliers and the suppliers will look after the co-op. If the co-op can afford to pay bonuses on inputs then the co-op must not have supplier these products at the beat possible price which is what a co-op is suppose to do

Comment on Buy cattle from the comfort of your armchair, as Ballina Mart goes digital by john moore

john moore — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 21:44:33 +0000

can i view the sheep sales past and present from donegal

Comment on Glanbia MD answers shareholder questions by florence

florence — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 20:56:19 +0000

Hi , if I want to deliver milk to Glanbia in April 2015
what do I need to do, buy shares? its says sign up, do I I have to pay for the amount of milk I send to Glanbia, or can I send as much as I LIKE
Thank you Florence

Comment on Young Scientist study looks at effects of raw milk on asthma sufferers by kilshannycheese@gmail.com

kilshannycheese@gmail.com — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 10:47:24 +0000

So if it is interesting reading – why not publish results – it is all so vague.

Comment on Young Scientist study looks at effects of raw milk on asthma sufferers by rawmilkmike

rawmilkmike — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:54:29 +0000

So, what did they find?

Comment on International Milk Prices – Year in Review by michael mcevoy

michael mcevoy — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:57:01 +0000

Thanks Tom for your pricing comparison and your analysis of the trends in dairy processing. You also give great detail on the products we get from the litre of milk. Lets hope that 2015 will be a favourable year for milk production from a weather viewpoint and this may help to cushion the effect of very low returns. A Glanbia supplier

Comment on Dairygold announces measures to support its milk suppliers by abbie mc carthy

abbie mc carthy — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:29:07 +0000

Speaking about the measures, Dairygold Chief Executive Jim Woulfe said that as a member-owned co-operative, it operates its business with a firm focus on our members interests. If they/ we had “a firm focus on our members interests” we would go back and redo the costing’s of the Mallow development which seem to be totally over priced looking at similar developments in Ireland and elsewhere. Look like more spin to me

Comment on Slurry deadline today by killeagh

killeagh — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 19:23:40 +0000

my neighbour has being spreading slurry for the past 2 days

Comment on Larry Goodman wins exporter of the year title by Brian

Brian — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 10:06:16 +0000

Considering his poor treatment of his suppliers, Larry getting this award is akin to a chicken farmer rewarding the local fox for having sharp teeth and a cunning manner.

Comment on World beef supply in a tightening phase, pushing prices higher by mark connors

mark connors — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 22:19:22 +0000

Hi. Just a question
Did you have a chat of irish versus UK and n irl where it found irish prices to be 10th on eu list. I thought I saw it but can’t seem to locate it now. I’d appreciate if you could guide me in the right direction. Mark connors

Comment on Plan your best route to the Ploughing by Colm buttle

Colm buttle — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:56:03 +0000

Excellent

Comment on Food safety boss says it’s time to put aside ‘irrational fears of GM technology’ by Z.S. Wochok

Z.S. Wochok — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 21:29:07 +0000

Good overview of the situation regarding GM crops, all of which are valid. Irrational claims are difficult to refute simply because they are made by irrational people. Scientific evidence abounds in supporting the safety of GM crops. The scientific community and companies commercializing the technology have failed to effectively educate the public from the outset of the development of this technology. Finally, we see executives from the inappropriately maligned Monsanto stepping to the forefront to address the issue head-on, not through arrogance or defensiveness, but through a pro-active attempt at educating the general public. Furthermore, it is interesting to note that companies such as Cibus have spent years and millions of dollars to develop alternative non-GM technology that has cleared regulatory hurdles by being designated as non-GM technology while affording crop improvements from herbicide resistance to improved functional properties. Commercially available crops will soon be available. This technology will provide crop improvements using the latest technological advances to advance the crop improvement process. There is a growing world population that will need to be fed in the years ahead and advanced scientific approaches are available to answer the need.

Comment on British buyers snap up Irish dairy heifers by Barry O Donovan

Barry O Donovan — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:47:35 +0000

I hope those British buyers keep buying heifers it might ease quota next spring . What are they paying ??

Comment on Collaborative farming initiatives post 2015, cow leasing, contract rearing, share farming by John Barry

John Barry — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:16:52 +0000

I am a young enthusiastic dairy farmer. I want to lease a large block of land of my own but I’m finding it impossible .Any suggestions of help would be greatly appreciated.

Comment on ‘My father got a blow to the head on Tuesday. On Friday we turned off the life support’ by gerard

gerard — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:51:22 +0000

When you wake up in the morning you never know the day will bring

Comment on With a €164,000 price tag, UK heifer breaks Limousin world record by AnnMarie Moran

AnnMarie Moran — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 10:19:42 +0000

Nice article Ciaran. Think we’ll go the land first!!!!

Dad says 146 is almost as good!!!??

Comment on ‘My father got a blow to the head on Tuesday. On Friday we turned off the life support’ by Father Support

Father Support — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 02:04:36 +0000

Hectic,

Amazing how one day you’re here and then the next you’re gone. Can never prepare for something like that. Feel for the family, especially when it’s a loved father. 🙁

Comment on Chinese company buys 34,000 acre farm in New Zealand, complete with 3 airstrips by Rae

Rae — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 19:15:59 +0000

Here in NZ we are getting increasingly concerned about the continuing sell off of farmland and even houses and even a lot of businesses to non-resident foreigners. Our waterways are being seriously compromised by ever increasing conversions to dairying, meat is becoming just about prohibitive, pricewise for us to buy.
This is not the first purchase that this group has made, they bought 16 dairy farms back in 2010 not far from where this farm (that has been created by amalgamating many into one) they are involved with another 13 in the South Island, and now this and are quite open, now, that they intend to acquire more.
Our vineyards are about 40+% foreign owned and many of us see dairying going that way as well.
The fight is on for us NOT to become mere tenants in our own land, so to any of you thinking you might like to come and get a piece of this action, forget it, stay away, you are increasingly not welcome here!!!!!