N.Ireland
Machinery
Kverneland introduces new f-drill model
Beef
FAO: Poultry meat surpasses beef & dairy growth over past 60 years
Beef
Falkland Estate slaughters 271 ‘untraceable cattle’ after investigation
Agri-Business
FAO: World food prices ‘broadly stable’ in May
Agri-Business
Beef no longer the ‘centrepiece’ of British menus – AHDB
While restaurants in the UK have started to expand their menus after several years of “tighter menus”, the proportion of…
N.Ireland
Police appeal for information following theft of 47 cattle in Armagh
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have appealed for information to help further their investigation into the theft of…
Arable
ADAS launches new crop rotation planning tool
ADAS has launched a new crop rotation planning tool, aimed at helping growers assess the benefits and trade-offs before making…
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu prevention zones lifted across Great Britain – Defra
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the prevention zones for avian influenza, commonly known…
Schemes
Defra reveals ‘near-final’ SFI scheme details for 2026
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has unveiled the “near-final scheme information” for this year’s Sustainable Farming…
N.Ireland
£2m announced for Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has confirmed that an additional £2 million in funding is being…
Arable
How are combinable crops faring across the UK?
The Agricultural and Horticultural and Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed a general decline in the condition of combinable crops in…
Agri-Business
Global food prices highest since January 2024 – World Bank
Global food prices in April rose to their highest level since January 2024, according to a new report from the…
Sheep
Research: Selective dosing could positively impact lamb liveweight gain
Farmers who use a selective treatment strategy against parasites on their lambs can reliably identify those that benefit most from…
Machinery
John Deere to update flagship combines by 2027
John Deere is planning to enhance productivity, automation and in-cab convenience across its walker, rotary and high-capacity combine ranges. The…
N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies unveils £24.5m expansion investment in NI
Lakeland Dairies today (Wednesday, June 3) unveiled a £24.5 million investment boost in Northern Ireland “to support future growth in…
Agri-Business
Ornua confirms monthly increase for PPI in May
Ornua has today (Wednesday, June 3) confirmed an increase in its May Purchase Price Index (PPI) at 129.8, up from…
N.Ireland
‘Shared recognition’ across UK farming groups of arable policy needs
There is a “shared recognition” across UK farming groups that cereal and arable producers need “practical, clear policies that support…