Sheep
Farmers are being recommended to remain vigilant for blowfly strike in sheep according to the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep
N.Ireland
Farmers in Northern Ireland are advised to be alert following the detection of Shamonda virus in the Republic of Ireland.
Environment
An endangered Irish cattle breed has been introduced to Scottish Highlands in a bid to restore a landscape described as Scotland's rainforest.
Dairy
Showbox Sires Embryo Extravaganza recently took place online, with a top price of $12,700 achieved in the US-based sale.
An effective bovine tuberculosis (bTB) eradication programme must address wildlife transmission, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union.
Arable
Given the continuing pressure on margins, some tillage farmers might be thinking of taking a phosphate and potash holiday in 2026/2027.
The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has introduced a new approach to its forage maize descriptive lists.
Beef
The challenging growing season this summer has made it more difficult for forage supplies this winter, according to AHDB.
Five calves of the rare Vaynol cattle breed have been born on Temple Newsam's Home Farm near Leeds...
Machinery
Massey Ferguson's new 7S Mark 2 tractor has been equipped with a redesigned version of the popular 8S cab, so what's changed?
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been sentenced today (Friday, October 2, 2026) at Newry Crown Court for breaches of waste legislation.
The newly emerging midge-borne Shamonda virus has been detected in Ireland in samples from three animals on two farms.
A new report has quantified the impact of the 2026 drought on Europe’s potato sectors, from both a production and economic perspective.
Grass
Farmers, researchers, industry professionals and policymakers will come together at the Future Grassland 2026 conference on November 11-12.
There was a large turnout of stock for Ballymena Mart’s first suckler calf show and sale of 2026, with an entry of 706 calves.
Agri-Business
Danish-Swedish dairy co-op Arla has said it will invest €63 million to grow its offering of skyr and cottage cheese.
Massey Ferguson’s newest tractor, the 7S Mark 2 series, will not hit the production line until 2027 - but Agriland has had a first look.
Wildlife intervention should aim to reduce bovine tuberculosis (bTB) “as rapidly as can be reasonably achieved”, according to a new study.
Trouw Nutrition has unveiled a new "operational and delivery model" for the island of Ireland following a review of its core business.
The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society has announced the appointment of Bruce McConachie as its breed...
Northern Ireland's livestock processing sector needs weighing procedures that are transparent and consistent, the UFU has said.
Northern Ireland is falling behind on 2030 nature protection targets according to a new report from the Northern Ireland Environment Link.
Recent days have seen global grain prices start to ease with a number of fundamental factors coming into play.
Farmers were left without subsidised payments after the window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) closed within six hours of opening
Steyr is currently involved in a research project exploring the viability of hydrogen-powered tractors alongside on-farm hydrogen production.
Two Co. Down plough men will represent Northern Ireland at the 2027 World Championships, due to take place in Kenya next December.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published its final update for harvest 2026 in the UK.
The September edition of the monthly Border and Lakeland show and sale saw a top price of 3,700gns this week.
A 500-year-old Warrington-based farm that has been run by the same family for hundreds of years is undergoing a rebrand.
Keeping an eye on young stock in the final few weeks of grazing is important to ensure cattle achieve their target housing weights.
Rural Life
As the 2026 harvest comes to a close, farmers are trying new ways to improve their soil health after a long dry summer.
