Agriland Team

Classic corner: Kilkenny ‘true blue’ is ready for work or play
Classic corner: Kilkenny ‘true blue’ is ready for work or play

There are many classic tractors out there in various states of refurbishment, but few carry the visual impact of this...

Pics: Theresa May lands on Co. Down dairy farm for Brexit tour
Pics: Theresa May lands on Co. Down dairy farm for Brexit tour

British Prime Minister Theresa May has been spotted on a farm in Bangor, Co. Down, as part of a tour...

Fatal farm accident in Armagh
Fatal farm accident in Armagh

There has been a fatal farm accident in Co. Armagh, the Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland (HSENI) has...

New CAP review procedures to come into force
New CAP review procedures to come into force

New procedures for Northern Irish farmers applying for a ‘review of decisions‘ under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will come...

Thinking of growing grass for AD? Here’s what you need to know
Thinking of growing grass for AD? Here’s what you need to know

Farmers involved in Northern Ireland’s booming anaerobic digestion sector could improve performance by concentrating on raising their grass yields and quality,...

Ulster Wool’s new rep set to take producers through turbulent times
Ulster Wool’s new rep set to take producers through turbulent times

Ulster Wool’s first representative – Brendan Kelly – hasn’t even started yet but already faces a challenging three-year term, taking...

‘Back our farmers: They will always deliver during times of national need’
‘Back our farmers: They will always deliver during times of national need’

The message to Government is much the same today as back 100 years ago when the Ulster Farmer’s Union was...

TB eradication partnership start date delayed
TB eradication partnership start date delayed

Bad weather has meant Northern Ireland’s TB Eradication Partnership (TBEP) start date is likely to be pushed back towards the...

Market diversification: Are natural wool carpets the next niche?
Market diversification: Are natural wool carpets the next niche?

A new approach to marketing Ulster’s wool could help turn the tables on more than 20 years of designers veering...

60 years of Massey: Vintage club to attempt world record for big birthday
60 years of Massey: Vintage club to attempt world record for big birthday

A rural vintage club based in Co. Kildare – Narraghmore Vintage – is set to attempt to break the Guinness...

Trade focus: What trends does this midlands auctioneer see day-to-day?
Trade focus: What trends does this midlands auctioneer see day-to-day?

Auctions are the lubricant of the machinery business; they help to keep the trade running smoothly – by matching machines...

Co. Down Shorthorn herd clinches Carlisle top prices
Co. Down Shorthorn herd clinches Carlisle top prices

Beef Shorthorn females sold to a top of 4,500gns and bulls to 4,000gns in Carlisle on Friday, March 23, at...

Classic corner: Chart recent Ford history with this feisty ’40’
Classic corner: Chart recent Ford history with this feisty ’40’

“Fords and New Hollands are popular around here,” remarked Martin Kirrane of Co. Sligo, as he explained the origin of...

Environmental Farming Scheme open for applications
Environmental Farming Scheme open for applications

Northern Ireland’s Environmental Farming Scheme, Higher Level is now open for applications. Applications for the scheme – which is also...

‘World-first’ wastewater to energy technology success for Irish firm
‘World-first’ wastewater to energy technology success for Irish firm

A carbon-neutral, energy-positive wastewater treatment technology, developed by Irish firm NVP Energy, is now being rolled out at food and...

First Northern Ireland ‘monitor farmer’ picked for UK-wide scheme
First Northern Ireland ‘monitor farmer’ picked for UK-wide scheme

The first Northern Ireland farmer has been picked to join AHDB’s Monitor Farm programme – and already he hopes to...

Potato stock levels and ‘drawdown’ at record rates in the UK
Potato stock levels and ‘drawdown’ at record rates in the UK

UK potato stock levels reached a record 2.4 million tonnes in January – up 25% on last year, according to...

Blink and you’ll miss it: New record set for world’s fastest ‘tractor’
Blink and you’ll miss it: New record set for world’s fastest ‘tractor’

A new Guinness world record has been set for the fastest tractor on the planet, after well-known BBC programme Top...