N.Ireland
A construction contract for a new £8 million research facility at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Hillsborough has been awarded.
Minister Muir has launched a public consultation on 'wildlife intervention options' to tackle bovine tuberculosis (TB) in Northern Ireland.
Agri-Business
The benchmark measure of world food commodity prices edged down in June, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
Countryside Stewardship
Defra announced that the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier will no longer be invite-only, and will be opened up to direct applications.
Managing the impact of volatility now constitutes the most significant challenge impacting on every farming business in Northern Ireland.
An objection has been launched by an American farmer against the John Deere $99 million 'right to repair' settlement.
A NI government Mourne Mountains strategic group has been established to tackle “increasing and complex pressures” on the area.
Sheep
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Rural Life
A cyclist has died in a crash involving a tractor in south-west England. The fatal road traffic collision happened in Mid Devon yesterday.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the introduction of "more affordable" grid connection charging in Northern Ireland.
Environment
Over 19,000 British farms have completed environmental improvements in the last five years, according to the Environment Agency.
Machinery
Case IH has announced a series of changes to its dealer network in Staffordshire, including updated territory allocations.
The National Sheep Association announced a new partnership with a dog walking app, which aims to prevent livestock worrying incidents.
Schemes
The Welsh government has launched a new £5 million pilot scheme that will offer "affordable, long-term" loans to farms.
Arable
Aberystwyth University and Germinal Horizon have announced Dr. Kerrie Farrar's appointment as Germinal chair of Translational Plant Breeding.
The Farming with Nature Transition Scheme contains a number of options that may be suitable for farm businesses, according to UFU.
Amazone's Pantera 4504 self-propelled sprayer now features "enhanced user comfort" and comes as standard with LED work lights.
UUP has “cautiously welcomed” the revised Northern Ireland Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) released for public consultation.
Defra has today (Tuesday, June 30) opened its first application window for this year's Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme.
EasyCare sheep numbers are increasing exponentially throughout the UK and Ireland, and this growth looks set to continue.
Beef
New legislation will come into force in Wales on July 1 as the government has announced the next phase of its BVD eradication programme.
PSNI has confirmed that it is investigating the disappearance of 14 cattle, who went missing in Ardglass, Co. Down over the weekend.
US President Trump has signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertiliser imports.
A dry spring has reduced crop condition ratings across much of the UK, although winter cereals and oilseed rape remain in a strong position.
Agri Politics
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers warned that Andy Burnham "is unlikely to help farming and the rural sector" if he becomes PM.
Northern Ireland’s new Nutrients’ Action Programme (NAP) proposals can deliver sustainable growth opportunities at farm level.
Defra has announced that England's peatlands "will be better protected and managed" due to three new schemes worth £47 million in funding.
Ireland's top sheepdogs and handlers are to gather in Co. Tyrone for the 2026 International Sheep Dog Society Irish National Sheepdog Trials.
Minister Andrew Muir has urged farmers across Northern Ireland to apply for Year 2 of the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme.
Global average gross agricultural income per worker is projected to increase by 9% by 2035, according to a new report released today.
A Holstein third calver was crowned the Dairy Champion at Newry Show 2026 amid the highest ever entry of cattle for the competition.
