Agriland Team

Dairy prices soar by 46% across New Zealand
Dairy prices soar by 46% across New Zealand

With tight supply and demand margins over the last few months, the New Zealand government body, Stats NZ are reporting...

Yara reports increased results and ‘record high’ production in Q2
Yara reports increased results and ‘record high’ production in Q2

Fertiliser manufacturer Yara has reported that its revenue and other income stood at over $7.5 billion in the first half...

New development in Lactalis’ bid to acquire Fonterra’s dairy ingredients business
New development in Lactalis’ bid to acquire Fonterra’s dairy ingredients business

There has been a new development in Lactalis’ bid to acquire Fonterra’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses. The...

We want to hear from you – UCD/Agriland survey on media
We want to hear from you – UCD/Agriland survey on media

Agriland Media Group is participating in a research study with University College Dublin (UCD) to analyse media consumption habits in...

Suckler farm benefits from groups with other farmers
Suckler farm benefits from groups with other farmers

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently launched new Suckler Cow Fertility Themed Groups to help farmers...

Dealing with parasites in cattle this summer
Dealing with parasites in cattle this summer

As we enter the second half of the grazing season, beef farmers must turn their attention to parasite activity. Parasites...

Expressions of interest open for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme
Expressions of interest open for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme

Expressions of interest for two schemes under the overarching Horticulture Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland have opened. The scheme aims...

Breeder’s Choice Summer Selection sale kicks off later
Breeder’s Choice Summer Selection sale kicks off later

The Breeder’s Choice Summer Selection Sale kicks off later (Friday, July 4) at 7:00p.m under the UK-based livestock traders, Harrison...

Consultation opens on fourth NI River Basin Management Plan
Consultation opens on fourth NI River Basin Management Plan

A six-month consultation on the timetable and work programme for developing the fourth River Basin Management Plan for Northern Ireland...

Letter to the editor: NZ urgently needs more forestry
Letter to the editor: NZ urgently needs more forestry

Dear editor, I worked for Beef + Lamb New Zealand for approximately eight years as sector capability and Maori agribusiness manager....

New deputy chair of AFBI board announced by NI minister
New deputy chair of AFBI board announced by NI minister

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has appointed Siobhan McCauley as the new deputy chair of the Agri-Food...

UFU: ‘Bureaucratic overkill’ will hit cross-border machinery trade
UFU: ‘Bureaucratic overkill’ will hit cross-border machinery trade

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has slammed “bureaucratic overkill” which it has warned will impact cross border used agricultural machinery...

NI couple take on ‘Hearty Hike’ for Children’s Heartbeat Trust
NI couple take on ‘Hearty Hike’ for Children’s Heartbeat Trust

William and Alana McIlrath are gearing up for their ‘Hearty Hike’ this September in aid of Children’s Heartbeat Trust. The...

PSNI confirms red kite was fatally poisoned in NI
PSNI confirms red kite was fatally poisoned in NI

The PSNI has released a statement today (Wednesday, June 25) stating that a red kite which was found dead had...

PSNI issues warning due to tractor fire in Co. Tyrone
PSNI issues warning due to tractor fire in Co. Tyrone

The PSNI today (Wednesday, June 25) advised road users to seek an “alternative route” after a road in Co. Tyrone...

Initiative to improve livestock market transparency in Australia
Initiative to improve livestock market transparency in Australia

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched two new livestock market indicators in a bid to improve livestock market transparency....

Future of $150bn NZ farm assets depends on succession – report
Future of $150bn NZ farm assets depends on succession – report

The findings in a new report highlight the extent of the succession challenge ahead for New Zealand’s agriculture sector. Within...

UFU calls for retailers across NI to support local produce
UFU calls for retailers across NI to support local produce

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling for retailers across the UK to promote meat produced in Northern Ireland, after...