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N.Ireland

17 hours ago

Questions mount for DAERA over TB tests and firearms in Tyrone 51-cattle cull

Serious questions "remain unanswered" over a Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...

Questions mount for DAERA over TB tests and firearms in Tyrone 51-cattle cull

N.Ireland

21 hours ago

Hundreds of farmers rally at Stormont over Tyrone cattle cull

Hundreds of farmers from across Northern Ireland gathered at Stormont today (August 10) to protest a DAERA enforcement operation in Tyrone.

Hundreds of farmers rally at Stormont over Tyrone cattle cull

Dairy

22 hours ago

Has selective breeding hit diversity in traditional cattle breeds?

Decades of selective breeding and intensive agricultural practices have reshaped cattle genetics, according to new research.

Has selective breeding hit diversity in traditional cattle breeds?

N.Ireland

23 hours ago

Watch: Death threat made against Muir over Tyrone cattle cull

Minister Andrew Muir said he has received a death threat over his department's recent cattle cull operation in Co. Tyrone.

Watch: Death threat made against Muir over Tyrone cattle cull

N.Ireland

24 hours ago

NI police appeal for witnesses to tractor collision

Police in Northern Ireland have appealed for witnesses following a collision involving a tractor near Omagh, Co. Tyrone.

NI police appeal for witnesses to tractor collision

N.Ireland

2 days ago

Catch the rain, let your garden gain

With a hosepipe ban in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, NI Water is encouraging families to create DIY raincatchers.

Catch the rain, let your garden gain

Dairy

2 days ago

Laying the groundwork for a successful spring-calving

Good calving starts months before the first calf ever arrives on farm by preparing the sheds ahead of things getting hectic once again.

Laying the groundwork for a successful spring-calving

Machinery

2 days ago

CNH restructuring as profits drop 25% in Q2 2026

CNH is focusing on reducing production and inventory levels to combat what it referred to as the "trough year" of the agri-machinery market.

CNH restructuring as profits drop 25% in Q2 2026

Agri-Business

2 days ago

Study to investigate farm dog spread of life-endangering parasite

A new study will investigate if interactions between people and farm dogs in Wales may be helping a harmful parasite spread between species.

Study to investigate farm dog spread of life-endangering parasite

Agri-Business

2 days ago

270 bluetongue cases confirmed in UK in current season – Defra

Defra has said 270 cases of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) have been confirmed in the UK in the 2026 to 2027 bluetongue season.

270 bluetongue cases confirmed in UK in current season – Defra

Dairy

2 days ago

Body condition scoring the herd this August

At this stage of the lactation, farmers should be body condition scoring their herd to ensure everything is in order after breeding.

Body condition scoring the herd this August

N.Ireland

3 days ago

UFU: Cattle cull review must be supported by independent panel

UFU has called for an independent expert panel to be established to support a review of DAERA's enforcement operation on a Co. Tyrone farm.

UFU: Cattle cull review must be supported by independent panel

Agri-Business

3 days ago

‘Vaccination is the only way to deal with BTV-3’ – UK chief vet

Veterinary and livestock industry leaders are urging farmers to vaccinate for bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) to protect their stock.

‘Vaccination is the only way to deal with BTV-3’ – UK chief vet

N.Ireland

4 days ago

Forage maize yields of up to 18t/ac projected for mid-Ulster

While some forage maize crops have been impacted by heat stress, those in the mid-Ulster area are on track to produce record yields.

Forage maize yields of up to 18t/ac projected for mid-Ulster

N.Ireland

4 days ago

Farmers plan to protest at Stormont over Tyrone cattle cull

Farmers are expected to gather at Stormont next week to protest following an operation that saw 51 cattle shot in Co. Tyrone.

Farmers plan to protest at Stormont over Tyrone cattle cull

N.Ireland

5 days ago

DAERA denies animals were chased or shot multiple times in Tyrone

DAERA staff received threats following what has been described as "inaccurate public commentary" about a department operation in Co. Tyrone.

DAERA denies animals were chased or shot multiple times in Tyrone

N.Ireland

5 days ago

DAERA called on to publish economic assessment of NAP proposals

Calls have been made for the publication of the full economic assessment linked to the latest NI Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) proposals.

DAERA called on to publish economic assessment of NAP proposals

Trending News

Environment

5 days ago

EA: Just under 15% of England's surface waters classified as 'good'

A total of 14.3% of England's surface waters are considered to be of "good ecological status", according to the Environment Agency.

EA: Just under 15% of England's surface waters classified as 'good'

N.Ireland

5 days ago

Winter wheat harvest gets underway in Co. Down

Downpatrick cereal grower Neill Patterson is gearing up to cut 200ac of winter wheat over the coming days, assuming the rain holds off.

Winter wheat harvest gets underway in Co. Down

Beef

5 days ago

NFU calls for precautionary ban on Brazilian beef and poultry

The NFU is calling on government to introduce a ban on Brazilian imports unless Brazil can show that it is using antibiotics responsibly.

NFU calls for precautionary ban on Brazilian beef and poultry

Rural Life

5 days ago

Watch: Train hits trailers in Poland after tractor driver stops on track

CCTV footage has captured the moment a train in Poland crashed through trailers carrying straw bales after a tractor stopped on the tracks.

Watch: Train hits trailers in Poland after tractor driver stops on track

N.Ireland

6 days ago

Monaghan man reverses trailer nearly 70km in aid of charity

Monaghan firefighter Aaron Corley has reversed a Massey Ferguson 7620 and a trailer roughly 68.8km to raise money for charity.

Monaghan man reverses trailer nearly 70km in aid of charity

Agri-Business

6 days ago

‘Urgent’ work to bring additional BTV vaccines into UK amid outbreak

Vaccination remains the "most effective tool available" to help protect susceptible livestock against bluetongue virus (BTV).

‘Urgent’ work to bring additional BTV vaccines into UK amid outbreak

Machinery

6 days ago

AGCO warns gas shortages could impact European production

Potential natural gas and other energy shortages across Europe could disrupt AGCO's production by limiting plant operations, it has warned.

AGCO warns gas shortages could impact European production

Rural Life

6 days ago

4 men arrested and illegal meat seized by police at unapproved plant

An operation by Dudley Council and the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) resulted in four arrests and the disposal of over 4t of illegal meat.

4 men arrested and illegal meat seized by police at unapproved plant

N.Ireland

6 days ago

10,000gns at HighHopes-Halcyon Dispersal Sale

The Barber family of Manor House Farm, in Preston, UK, held the dispersal sale of their Highhopes and Halcyon pedigree Holstein herds.

10,000gns at HighHopes-Halcyon Dispersal Sale

N.Ireland

7 days ago

NI MP claims Tyrone cattle cull ‘one of biggest DAERA scandals’

A Member of Parliament for Upper Bann has claimed that a cull of cattle carried out in Co. Tyrone...

NI MP claims Tyrone cattle cull ‘one of biggest DAERA scandals’

Arable

7 days ago

UK future grain markets weaken slightly

There has been a slight easing of UK future grain markets, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB).

UK future grain markets weaken slightly

Schemes

7 days ago

Scottish farmers to benefit from investment scheme grants of up to 20k

Scottish farmers and crofters are set to benefit from grants of up to £20,000 from the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS).

Scottish farmers to benefit from investment scheme grants of up to 20k

Agri-Tech

7 days ago

Defra allocates 20m to encourage development of farm robots

Defra has invited agri-tech businesses to take part in the development of farm robots, backed by £20 million in new government funding.

Defra allocates 20m to encourage development of farm robots

N.Ireland

7 days ago

Special NI agri committee meeting to discuss Tyrone cattle cull

The NI Assembly AERA Committee is set to hold a extraordinary meeting next week to discuss the controversial cattle cull in Co. Tyrone.

Special NI agri committee meeting to discuss Tyrone cattle cull

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