Agriland Team

New Redrock dealer appointed in Co. Antrim
New Redrock dealer appointed in Co. Antrim

Dervock-based Riada Tractors and Agri Sales (Riada) has been appointed as an agent for Redrock Machinery. The company will serve...

RAU gains Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship status
RAU gains Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship status

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has become just the sixth university to be made a Centre of Excellence by the...

Horticulture on cusp of technological revolution
Horticulture on cusp of technological revolution

Fresh produce and ornamental production will look radically different in the future, but technological transformation will only happen if the...

Legally-binding changes agreed on Brexit backstop
Legally-binding changes agreed on Brexit backstop

The European Commission and the UK have agreed new measures on the Irish backstop following last-minute talks between President of...

Scottish communicator to lead new international agricultural ‘Vision 2025’
Scottish communicator to lead new international agricultural ‘Vision 2025’

A Scottish agricultural communicator has been selected to head up an international committee setting out goals for the future of...

‘Tariff barriers could cause UK food shortage’ – NFU
‘Tariff barriers could cause UK food shortage’ – NFU

As the uncertainty around Brexit continues and the imposition of potential tariffs of €1.7 billion on Irish agri-food exports looms,...

AHDB’s latest recruit to provide support to key potato growing region
AHDB’s latest recruit to provide support to key potato growing region

AHDB has welcomed a new recruit to work with potato growers in the East of England. David Wilson has taken...

UK egg sales up £36 million in 2018
UK egg sales up £36 million in 2018

UK retail egg sales remained positive in 2018, supported by consumer desire for healthier options and flexitarianism. A change in...

Top Harper students awarded scholarships
Top Harper students awarded scholarships

Poultry processor Moy Park has awarded top-performing Harper Adams students with scholarships as part of the British Poultry Council (BPC) Scholarship...

British Lion eggs kick off campaign with England football captain
British Lion eggs kick off campaign with England football captain

Steph Houghton, the Manchester City and England football captain, is kicking off the next phase of the British Lion eggs...

Just add water…could this simple trick improve your herd’s productivity?
Just add water…could this simple trick improve your herd’s productivity?

Small changes are making a big difference for AHDB strategic dairy farmer Willie Baillie. After reviewing his nutrition management he...

Heartbreak as Orkney farmers scammed out of 5-figure sum
Heartbreak as Orkney farmers scammed out of 5-figure sum

NFU Scotland is urging its members to remain vigilant as telephone scammers continue to target the farming community. A union...

Latest potato stocks figures down almost a quarter on last year
Latest potato stocks figures down almost a quarter on last year

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board’s (AHDB) latest estimates show potato stock levels held by British growers are 24% down...

All Breeds All Britain Calf Show judges confirmed for 2019
All Breeds All Britain Calf Show judges confirmed for 2019

The East of England Showground will see the return of this year’s All Breeds All Britain (ABAB) Calf Show. Organised...

SmartHort automation challenge launches
SmartHort automation challenge launches

A competition to match expert engineers from the manufacturing industry with horticulture producers to develop new technology has been announced...

Checking and moving stock on the farm…with drones that bark
Checking and moving stock on the farm…with drones that bark

Farmers are increasingly using technology to try and take the hardship out of farming, with drones now taking on the...

Teens to compete in ABP Angus Young Challenge semi-final
Teens to compete in ABP Angus Young Challenge semi-final

More than 50 teenagers from across Northern Ireland will be showcasing their beef production knowledge at the ABP Angus Youth...

Teens to compete in ABP Angus Young Challenge semi-final
Teens to compete in ABP Angus Young Challenge semi-final

More than 50 teenagers from across Northern Ireland will be showcasing their beef production knowledge at the ABP Angus Youth...