N.Ireland
Sheep
£3m secured to continue Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme
N.Ireland
Advice for NI farmers as BVD restriction changes in place
Environment
Third NI climate change adaptation programme launched
Dairy
Foot-and-mouth outbreak confirmed within Greek cattle herd
Machinery
MS 8S Xtra places high in industry fuel efficiency tests
Independent and standardised DLG PowerMix tests are a benchmark for tractor fuel efficiency. Recent trials, which compared the MF 8S…
N.Ireland
NI AERA Committee discusses bill to re-introduce ANC payments
The Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) committee has discussed a Private Members’ Bill, drawn up with the…
N.Ireland
New pay increases for NI agricultural workers to come into effect in April
The Agricultural Wages Board of Northern Ireland (AWB) has confirmed changes to pay for agricultural workers, according to the Department…
N.Ireland
‘Resilience’ the theme for UFU Farm Family Day 2026
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has hosted its now traditional Northern Ireland Farm Family Day at Stormont. The event, which…
N.Ireland
NI farm pays £10,000 at Global Connection Sale
A top price of £10,000 has been achieved at the the Global Connections Online Sale, which took place during the…
N.Ireland
Farmers and rural firms challenge UK inheritance tax reform in High Court
A judicial review to challenge the government’s inheritance tax reform is taking place in the High Court today (Wednesday, March…
Dairy
Muir commends ‘cutting-edge research’ during trip to Dutch dairy farm
Minister Andrew Muir has commended the “cutting-edge research and technology” being used in the farming sector during his visit to…
Beef
Farmers urged to vaccinate against bluetongue before spring turnout
Farmers are being urged to vaccinate their cattle against bluetongue ahead of spring turnout as the virus continues to spread…
Rural Life
Farmers urged to secure fuel tanks in light of soaring oil prices
NFU Mutual has urged farmers and rural homeowners to check their fuel tank security measures, in case soaring oil prices…
N.Ireland
PSNI seizes tractor with no rear lights at night or insurance
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has announced that it recently stopped and seized a tractor travelling at night…
Rural Life
Somerset farmer named among Europe’s Top 50 Farmers
Farmer and founder of Valley Fest, Luke Hasell, has been named one of Europe’s Top 50 Farmers, a pan-European programme…
Sheep
New law to protect farm animals from dog attacks comes into force
A new law comes into effect today (Wednesday, March 18) that will see farm animals in England and Wales get…
Dairy
Are mineral deficiencies holding back your herd?
With breeding only around the corner, farmers should consider blood testing the herd in case there are any underlying mineral…