Agriland Team

Australia develops world-first biodegradable vaccine for FMD
Australia develops world-first biodegradable vaccine for FMD

By Chris McCullough The world’s first biodegradable vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been developed in Australia, a country that...

Minister Muir responds to concerns raised over NI Nutrients Action Programme
Minister Muir responds to concerns raised over NI Nutrients Action Programme

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has responded to concerns raised over Northern Ireland’s Nutrients...

Study: Impact of deforestation for farming worse than thought
Study: Impact of deforestation for farming worse than thought

Growing food leads to greater environmental costs than previously known. A study published by Cambridge University has shown that deforestation...

Oz farm future uncertain due to suburban sprawl
Oz farm future uncertain due to suburban sprawl

By Chris McCullough Encircled by industrial and residential zones means any expansion is impossible for Kelly’s Dairy Farm in Victoria,...

HSENI reminds older farmers to recognise their limitations
HSENI reminds older farmers to recognise their limitations

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is highlighting the key risk associated with age during this week’s Farm Safety...

Farmers welcome ruling on ‘anti-dairy’ cinema ad
Farmers welcome ruling on ‘anti-dairy’ cinema ad

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) have welcomed the ruling to uphold complaints against...

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...

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...