Agriland Team

Fracking in Northern Ireland: What are the main issues and concerns?
Fracking in Northern Ireland: What are the main issues and concerns?

Concerns over fracking and its impact on the environment and small communities across the country have been brought to the...

A look at the history of wheat at Cereals
A look at the history of wheat at Cereals

One of the most attractive and interesting stands at the Cereals Event in the UK this year had to be RAGT’s display...

Fracking in Northern Ireland: What are the main issues and concerns?
Fracking in Northern Ireland: What are the main issues and concerns?

Concerns over fracking and its impact on the environment and small communities across the country have been brought to the...

Lorry carrying 190 pigs overturns overnight
Lorry carrying 190 pigs overturns overnight

A number of pigs died when a lorry carrying 190 animals overturned in the UK late last night, according to...

3 arrested following police chase…of stolen tractor
3 arrested following police chase…of stolen tractor

Three individuals were arrested following a police chase involving a stolen tractor in Yorkshire over the weekend, according to local police....

Irish agri-tech company Herdwatch launches new UK venture
Irish agri-tech company Herdwatch launches new UK venture

Herdwatch, the Irish-based agriculture and digital technology company, is launching a drive to further establish itself in the UK. The...

‘Suspected activists’ set dairy farmer’s shed alight overnight
‘Suspected activists’ set dairy farmer’s shed alight overnight

The operators of one of the biggest dairy farms in South Australia have expressed fear that they are being targeted...

NI environment authority works with landowner to re-develop country park
NI environment authority works with landowner to re-develop country park

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), with the assistance of a local landowner, is redeveloping a Derry country park, ares...

Dairy cow cull in China as demand for beef soars
Dairy cow cull in China as demand for beef soars

Current reports are indicating that farmers in China are opting to slaughter their dairy cows as a result of soaring...

Research update: How has timed AI fared on suckler cows?
Research update: How has timed AI fared on suckler cows?

Currently, the amount of suckler farms in Ireland using AI is low; somewhere in the region of 25% of progeny...

Pre-mowing vs. topping: Which is the better option?
Pre-mowing vs. topping: Which is the better option?

Trying to get the cows to graze out paddocks fully – during this time of year – can be difficult;...

Grain price: Markets take a step back
Grain price: Markets take a step back

Grain markets calmed down this week, having initially reacted to the US weather and taken a jump about three weeks...

Fair Oaks Farms takes action following emergence of calf abuse video
Fair Oaks Farms takes action following emergence of calf abuse video

Fair Oaks Farms, one of the largest dairy farms in the US, has announced that it has sacked a number...

CLA joins consortium building long-term approach to environmental policymaking
CLA joins consortium building long-term approach to environmental policymaking

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has joined forces with a range of business, environmental, academic and professional groups...

Activists target UK farmer bringing sheep to factory
Activists target UK farmer bringing sheep to factory

A number of what are believed to be vegan activists recently attempted to impede on a farmer bringing sheep to...

‘Endocrine disruptor’ fungicide withdrawn in France
‘Endocrine disruptor’ fungicide withdrawn in France

Fungicide products based on the substance epoxiconazole have been withdrawn from the French market, allegedly because the substance disrupts the...

Jeremy Clarkson trades Toyotas for tractors in new farm show
Jeremy Clarkson trades Toyotas for tractors in new farm show

Well-known television personality Jeremy Clarkson is set to bring farming to the small screen as part of a new television...

Beef boost for Canada with expansion of Japanese market access
Beef boost for Canada with expansion of Japanese market access

Canada has received a boost to its beef sector following the announcement of expanded beef access to the Japanese market...