Agri-Business
Arable
Is forage maize a good spring cropping option on arable farms?
N.Ireland
Can cool, dry spring conditions coalesce to boost winter cereal yields?
N.Ireland
First early potatoes expected to be in NI shops by mid-June
Environment
New NI Water scheme to improve Seagahan catchment quality
Agri-Business
Dawn Meats acquires German meat importing business
Dawn Meats has announced the acquisition of Alexander Eyckeler GmbH, a Germany-based meat importer and distributor. The move follows Dawn…
Dairy
When should concentrates be reduced?
With growth rates taking off and cows thriving, it may be time to consider reducing the amount of concentrates fed…
N.Ireland
UFU: NI beef industry facing ‘perfect storm’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that Northern Ireland’s beef industry is facing a ‘perfect storm’ as factory prices…
N.Ireland
Opinion: What lies ahead for McLenaghan’s UFU presidency?
John McLenaghan assumes the presidency of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) at a time of significant challenge for farming in…
Dairy
Keeping up to date with fertiliser applications
Grass growth has taken off in the last week to 10 days, which has left many farms with an abundance…
Beef
Romania set to host 2026 European Angus Forum next week
The Aberdeen Angus Association of Romania is set to host the European Angus Forum (EAF) 2026 next week. Described by…
Agri-Business
Settlement proposed in US meat packing industry ‘antitrust’ investigation
The US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust division has filed a proposed settlement to resolve US claims against ‘Agri Stats’…
N.Ireland
How does a new cross-border project plan to create ‘climate-friendly’ beef?
Underpinning the new cross-border project researching “climate-friendly beef” is the recognition that economic and environmental sustainability must be achieved in equal…
Agri-Business
France expands €1 meals to all higher-level students and apprentices
The French government has introduced a scheme that will provide higher-level students and apprentices with €1 meals. The scheme is…
Dairy
Conflict in Middle East ‘affecting’ global dairy sector – analysts
The global dairy sector is likely to experience “long lasting impacts” from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East according…
N.Ireland
Irish cattle prices ease despite ‘continued supply constraints’ – ADHB
Irish prime cattle prices have come under pressure in the early part of this year, despite supplies remaining well below…
N.Ireland
The significance of LMC’s farm quality assurance logo
The Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) logo has a public recognition rating of over…
N.Ireland
New traceability rules for NI keepers of alpacas, llamas and deer
New identification, registration and record-keeping rules are being introduced in Northern Ireland for the keeping of camelid and cervid animals,…