Arable
Key to blight control is adapting to weather conditions - agronomist
A ProCam agronomist has said the key to reliable blight control is to adapt programmes according to weather conditions and...
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Agri-Business
UK self-sufficiency across farming sectors to drop by 8% due to weather
Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) estimates that the UK’s self-sufficiency across all farming sectors will reduce...
Arable
Arable production may fall by 4 million tonnes this year due to weather
Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has estimated that the production of wheat, barley, oats and oilseed...
N.Ireland
Crop monitoring report: Wet weather hampering Irish crops
Wet weather conditions in north-west Europe, especially Ireland and parts of the UK, negatively affected the yield potential of crops...
N.Ireland
Advice: Actions to take as weather improves
With temperatures on the rise and better weather for the past few days, field operations and grazing have begun across...
Agri-Business
Defra plans for increase in bluetongue cases due to warmer weather
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said it is planning for a “possible increase of bluetongue...
Agri-Business
Farming unions call for major retailers' support amid weather challenges
UK farming unions are urging major retailers to commit to support British farming during this difficult time of “extremely challenging...
Arable
Rock weathering produces up to 20.5% higher crop yield - study
A study co-authored by scientists at UNDO has found that enhanced rock weathering contributed to a 9.3-20.5% higher crop yield...
N.Ireland
‘Unrelenting’ wet weather means continued financial pressure for farmers – MP
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that “unrelenting” wet weather means farmers are facing continued financial pressure. Lockhart, who...
Agri-Business
Poor weather means 'a crisis is building' for farmers - NFU
The vice president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that it is “no exaggeration to say a crisis...
N.Ireland
Banks in NI stand ready to support weather-hit farmers
Banks in NI are confirming that they recognise the impact of the continuing bad weather on farm cash flows. Ulster...
N.Ireland
UFU: Banks urged to ‘provide leniency’ to farmers battling wet weather
Banks in Northern Ireland have been urged by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) to “provide leniency” to farmers who are...
Environment
Nationwide weather warnings in place for heavy rainfall
Met Éireann has issued Status Orange and Status Yellow weather warnings for wind and heavy rainfall across the country with...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Preparing for adverse weather conditions on farm
Colder night-time and daytime temperatures are starting to set in, with the country already experiencing freezing weather conditions. Colder conditions...
Rural Life
Weekend weather: Cold snap but mostly dry conditions
The weekend weather forecast indicates some freezing temperatures but a mostly dry weekend ahead. According to the Met Office, today...
Rural Life
Weekend weather: Bright start but rain to follow
The weekend weather forecast indicates a dry and bright day today (Friday, November 17), before more wind and rain arrives...
N.Ireland
Weather: Unsettled wet conditions as Storm Ciarán approaches
Much of the country will experience unsettled weather this as Storm Ciarán approaches and is due to make landfall on...
Environment
Extreme weather is the 'new normal' - WMO
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned that extreme weather is the “new normal” and in some countries temperatures have...
