N.Ireland
N.Ireland
PSNI investigating theft of 21 sheep in Co. Tyrone
N.Ireland
Bluetongue virus confirmed in farmed deer in England
N.Ireland
Associated British Foods set to acquire Hovis Group Ltd
Dairy
Milk volumes continue to increase in Northern Ireland
Dairy
Lungworm in calves can pose a threat in late summer/autumn
The weather will begin to change in the autumn, resulting in warm and wet conditions – conditions in which lungworm…
Dairy
Grass tetany can become an issue into the autumn months
Grass tetany (hypomagnesaemia) can become an issue in beef and dairy cows in the autumn time and so preventative measures…
Opinion
Opinion: How sustainable or secure is digital farming?
All the leading tractor manufacturers and various international farming bodies, such as CEMA and the DLG, are urging upon us…
N.Ireland
Winter oilseed rape 2025/2026: Don’t forget the challenge posed by club root
There is a growing expectation that winter oilseed rape planting levels will increase appreciably in 2025/2026, reflecting the success of…
Dairy
Weighing and monitoring your replacement heifer calves
Coming into the autumn months, it is a good idea to take out the scales and weigh your replacement heifer…
Dairy
Video: Is this the biggest Holstein Friesian in Ireland?
The distinctive black and white colours of the Holstein Friesian breed of cattle is not a unique sight in Ireland,…
Sheep
German sheep farm constantly under high alert for flood warnings
By Chris McCullough Just imagine receiving an urgent flood warning prompting emergency action to quickly round up your sheep to…
Arable
AHDB reviews yellow rust resistance ratings
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has carried out a ‘root and branch’ review of yellow rust resistance ratings…
N.Ireland
Tractor run in memory of teen raises £24,500 for Air Ambulance NI
A tractor run in memory of Isaac Roxborough, who died in a quad bike accident in June 2024 in Co….
N.Ireland
Farmers in NI reminded to seek vet advice on bluetongue vaccine
Livestock farmers in Northern Ireland (NI) are being urged to seek professional veterinary advice before administering a bluetongue vaccine. The…
N.Ireland
Second wheat yields averaging 3.5t/ac in Northern Ireland
Growers in Northern Ireland are confirming second wheat yields in the region of 3.5t/ac at around 16% moisture. Merchants accepting…
Dairy
Dairy breeding elite set for Cavan as Baileys Champion Cow returns
Some of the best Holstein Friesian genetics in Ireland will be on show at this year’s Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy…
N.Ireland
Winter oilseed rape planting season about to get underway
Seedtech is confirming that the first of the new season’s winter oilseed rape crops will be planted out over the…