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Northern Ireland

Is silage testing the key to cost-saving this winter?

N.Ireland

11 hours ago

Is silage testing the key to cost-saving this winter?

Testing your silage now is a worthwhile activity to meet the nutritional needs of your beef...

Court: Transporter denied carrying animals despite 60 sheep found on lorry

N.Ireland

1 day ago

Court: Transporter denied carrying animals despite 60 sheep found on lorry

A transporter has been convicted by a court in Northern Ireland for carrying animals deemed "not...

Cross-border beef industry group visits farms in Kildare and Meath

N.Ireland

1 day ago

Cross-border beef industry group visits farms in Kildare and Meath

Farmers and project representatives from the cross-border 'climate-friendly beef' project 'CliBeef'...

Tyrone cattle cull: Investigation finds operation ‘lawful’ but raises serious questions

N.Ireland

2 days ago

Tyrone cattle cull: Investigation finds operation ‘lawful’ but raises serious questions

A controversial culling of cattle in County Tyrone in June has been declared "entirely lawful"...

Gas pipes through farmland need a cautious approach

N.Ireland

2 days ago

Gas pipes through farmland need a cautious approach

Northern Ireland's high-pressure, natural gas network is made up of both transmission and...

Dairy

2 days ago

Lakeland Dairies to hold base milk price for October supplies

The Lakeland Dairies board has today (Tuesday, November 10) agreed to hold the price for milk for the month of October.

Lakeland Dairies to hold base milk price for October supplies

N.Ireland

2 days ago

Donegal breeders sell heifer calf for €12,800 at Stranorlar sale

The annual Elite Commercial Haltered Cattle Show and Sale took place at Ballybofey and Stranorlar...

Donegal breeders sell heifer calf for €12,800 at Stranorlar sale

N.Ireland

2 days ago

What are dairy stock making at the mart?

With winter milkers in the thick of calving down, dairy sales are well and truly underway at marts,...

What are dairy stock making at the mart?

N.Ireland

3 days ago

Winter milking: The importance of proper colostrum management

With many calves still hitting the ground for winter milking herds, farmers need to ensure November-born calves are getting attention

Winter milking: The importance of proper colostrum management

N.Ireland

4 days ago

Plant-based dairy alternatives risk nutrient deficiency, new study

Replacing dairy products with unfortified plant-based alternatives may lead to a deficiency in vital nutrients.

Plant-based dairy alternatives risk nutrient deficiency, new study

N.Ireland

6 days ago

Demand for answers and action from report on Tyrone cattle cull

An independent review into the culling of 51 cattle in Co. Tyrone in June must deliver answers, accountability and action, the UFU has said.

Demand for answers and action from report on Tyrone cattle cull

N.Ireland

6 days ago

‘Sound evidence’ vital for shaping agri-food policy

"Sound evidence" is needed to form the policies needed to guide the agri-food sector through challenges, Minister Andrew Muir has said..

‘Sound evidence’ vital for shaping agri-food policy

N.Ireland

7 days ago

£11.8m farm fire loss in NI spurs investment demand

Further investment is needed in Northern Ireland's rural fire and rescue services after a 73%...

£11.8m farm fire loss in NI spurs investment demand

N.Ireland

8 days ago

Farm safety campaign launched in NI for older farmers

A new farm safety campaign has been launched in Northern Ireland, urging older farmers to recognise the risks on their farms.

Farm safety campaign launched in NI for older farmers

N.Ireland

8 days ago

One fifth of farmers did not vaccinate after BVD-positive calf

A survey of farmers who received a BVD-positive result has found that 21% did not go on to vaccinate their herd after their first case.

One fifth of farmers did not vaccinate after BVD-positive calf

N.Ireland

9 days ago

Irish farmers helping develop new sheep genomic breeding values

The involvement of a Co. Antrim farmer has been instrumental in allowing Signet to develop new genomic breeding values for the sheep sector.

Irish farmers helping develop new sheep genomic breeding values

N.Ireland

9 days ago

Court: Food company fined after serious injury to employee

A food manufacturing company in Northern Ireland has been fined in court following a serious injury to an employee.

Court: Food company fined after serious injury to employee

N.Ireland

9 days ago

New Zealand milk production reaches record high

New Zealand's milk production has grown by around 3.5% for the 2025/2026 season, according to the country's latest dairy statistics report.

New Zealand milk production reaches record high

N.Ireland

10 days ago

Pedigree bulls sell to 9,200gns at Limousin show and sale

There was a strong trade for pedigree bulls at the British Limousin Cattle Society's regional autumn show and sale.

Pedigree bulls sell to 9,200gns at Limousin show and sale

N.Ireland

13 days ago

Ewe nutrition: How BCS impacts milk quality and lamb size

Body condition score (BCS) is the all-important arbiter of ewe productivity, according to sheep specialist, Dr. Nerys Wright.

Ewe nutrition: How BCS impacts milk quality and lamb size

N.Ireland

13 days ago

‘Iceberg diseases’ impacting on overall sheep productivity

"Iceberg diseases" are contributing significantly to reductions in flock productivity, a sheep veterinarian has said.

‘Iceberg diseases’ impacting on overall sheep productivity

N.Ireland

15 days ago

Equipment from Trouw Nutrition Belfast plant offered in auction

Production equipment from Trouw Nutrition's Belfast manufacturing plant will be sold at auction following closure of the facility last month.

Equipment from Trouw Nutrition Belfast plant offered in auction

N.Ireland

15 days ago

No changes to inheritance tax in UK Budget 2026

No changes to the inheritance tax have been announced in the UK's Autumn budget, unveiled today (Wednesday, October 2026)

No changes to inheritance tax in UK Budget 2026

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