UK beef heads stateside for the first time in nearly 25 years

September 18, 2020

Beef

John Deere pulls out of all international shows in 2021

September 18, 2020

Machinery

John Deere has announced that it will not attend any international agricultural and turf…

Outdoor use of metaldehyde to be banned by 2022

September 18, 2020

Environment

The outdoor use of metaldehyde, a pesticide used to control slugs on farms and…

NI farmers warned All-Ireland PGI ‘may not be practical’

September 18, 2020

Beef

Officials are claiming it “may not be practical” to include Northern Ireland in plans…

Banham Poultry reopens after Covid-19 outbreak forced closure

September 18, 2020

Agri-Business

A chicken factory in Norfolk has reopened its doors after more than 100 workers…

Online seminar series to examine the science behind NI’s ammonia woes

September 18, 2020

Environment

A series of three lunchtime webinars will explore the science behind Northern Ireland’s agricultural woes with ammonia. Run by the Department of Agriculture,…

RSPB NI calls for legally-binding conservation targets

September 18, 2020

Environment

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in Northern Ireland (RSPB NI) is calling for legally-binding targets to restore nature in the region…

Tractor driver stopped for using mobile phone while driving

September 18, 2020

Rural Life

The driver of a John Deere tractor was caught red-handed by Staffordshire Police driving along the A50 while using his mobile phone. The…

2 NI beef processors secure access for US export

September 18, 2020

Agri-Business

Two Northern Ireland processors are among four UK agri-food businesses that are officially eligible to export local beef to the USA. WD Meats…

Arsonists set farmer’s bale stack ablaze

September 18, 2020

Rural Life

A farmer in East Yorkshire has become the target of arsonists after having a bale stack set alight in his field. Police in…

Driver of car towing trailer sought after collision on dual carriageway

September 18, 2020

N.Ireland

An appeal has been made for the driver of a red car towing a trailer to come forward after the vehicle in question…

ABP Angus Youth Challenge to run semi-finals as virtual event

September 17, 2020

N.Ireland

More than 60 teenagers from 14 schools across Northern Ireland are set to compete in this year’s semi-final of the ABP Angus Youth…

Thief caught on camera breaking into farm and stealing goods

September 17, 2020

Rural Life

A thief has been caught on camera breaking into a farm container in Bolton and stealing valuable equipment – just weeks after the…

UK fined more than €3.5 million for failure to make progress eradicating TB

September 17, 2020

Agri-Business

The European Commission has fined the UK at least €3.5 million over the last two years for a lack of progress tackling bovine TB,…

Fears PGI could prevent NI farmers from using term ‘Irish grass-fed beef’

September 17, 2020

Beef

Northern Ireland beef farmers could object to the Republic’s application for PGI status for Irish grass-fed beef should it insist on excluding animals…

Aileen Barron: Changes coming that will impact your website performance

September 17, 2020

Agri-Business

By Aileen Barron, Green Acre Marketing A website is a fundamental requirement for any business and with Google’s recent move to a new…

Delays in Irish and UK ports is ‘putting trade and jobs at risk’

September 17, 2020

Agri-Business

Further discussion about the impact that the UK Withdrawal Agreement will have on UK and Irish ports industry took place in the Irish…

Farmer says ‘we need our local fire station’ after his tractor goes up in flames

September 17, 2020

Rural Life

A farmer in Devon has stated that “we need our local fire station” after fire crews had to come to his rescue when…

NI farmers warned increase in ‘nomad’ cattle could knock carcase prices

September 17, 2020

Beef

Farmers in Northern Ireland have been warned against importing ‘nomad’ cattle for finishing amid concern it may affect carcase prices. Figures from the…

Farmers failing to wear masks at marts could have ‘horrendous ramifications’

September 17, 2020

Rural Life

Farmers have been warned that they risk losing access to their local livestock marts if they continue to ignore Covid-19 rules and restrictions.…

Co. Antrim farmer airlifted to hospital after bull attack

September 16, 2020

N.Ireland

A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was attacked by a bull in Broughshane, Co. Antrim. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon…

Major cannabis operation discovered in underground bunkers beneath farm sheds

September 16, 2020

Rural Life

More than £500,000 (€549,480) worth of cannabis was discovered in underground bunkers which were accessed within farm sheds in the UK earlier this…

‘The hard work will begin’ for strengthening the UK dairy sector

September 16, 2020

Dairy

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) 12-week long consultation on “Contractual relationships in the UK dairy industry” closed last night (Tuesday,…

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