Agriland Team

Fonterra: Global demand for dairy continuing to grow, with China leading the charge
Fonterra: Global demand for dairy continuing to grow, with China leading the charge

Global demand for dairy, especially New Zealand dairy, is continuing to grow, according to Fonterra. China is "leading the charge as its economy...

Climate Change: How is the farm machinery sector stepping up?
Climate Change: How is the farm machinery sector stepping up?

It often amazes me that the farm machinery sector has not been drawn into the climate change debate that seems...

Hopes rise for NI inclusion in ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ PGI
Hopes rise for NI inclusion in ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ PGI

Recent days have seen the European Commission indicating that it would actively facilitate Northern Ireland’s participation in the ‘Irish Grass...

Global campaign to tackle gender stereotypes in meat sector
Global campaign to tackle gender stereotypes in meat sector

A global campaign, backed by leading meat businesses, has been launched to change perceptions of careers in the meat sector,...

Appeal made for information on tractor stolen from farm
Appeal made for information on tractor stolen from farm

An appeal for information has been made in relation to the theft of a tractor from a farm in Co....

Bill seeking to underground North-South Interconnector passes first stage
Bill seeking to underground North-South Interconnector passes first stage

The Aontú bill seeking to underground the North-South Interconnector between the Republic and Northern Ireland has passed the first stage...

Greencore revenue declines as a result of lockdowns
Greencore revenue declines as a result of lockdowns

Greencore Group plc has reported a 19% decline in group revenue to £577.1 million, driven by the reduction in consumer...

Protocol has opened the door for all-island PGI beef status – McAleer
Protocol has opened the door for all-island PGI beef status – McAleer

Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has welcomed confirmation that the EU Commission is supportive of the north being included in...

AHV to expand workforce by 25% and employ veterinary surgeon
AHV to expand workforce by 25% and employ veterinary surgeon

The coming weeks and months will see further growth achieved by the AHV Ireland team. “We have a total of...

The use of clover in beef production systems
The use of clover in beef production systems

Making best use of clover in beef production systems was one of the main themes addressed in a recent beef...

North-west farmer fined for failing to register calves
North-west farmer fined for failing to register calves

A north-west farmer has been handed a fine in court after he failed to register three calves and failed to...

Cranswick: Strong revenue growth announced as chairman to retire from role
Cranswick: Strong revenue growth announced as chairman to retire from role

UK food producer Cranswick has reported its "strong revenue growth and earnings momentum" despite a year of "unparalleled challenge and...

Australian trade deal could sound ‘death knell’ for NI agriculture
Australian trade deal could sound ‘death knell’ for NI agriculture

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Victor Chestnutt believes that providing Australia with unfettered access to UK food markets through an...

GDT sees slight drop for third consecutive decrease
GDT sees slight drop for third consecutive decrease

The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has recorded a marginal drop to mark three consecutive decreases for the first time...

How good are your calf rearing practices?
How good are your calf rearing practices?

Ongoing Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research is highlighting the opportunity for calf rearing practices within Northern Ireland’s dairy sector...

Northern Ireland Shows Association calls for government support
Northern Ireland Shows Association calls for government support

Northern Ireland’s agricultural shows will not survive unless they secure government support. This was the very bleak assessment provided by...

Global dairy markets: ‘Steady as she goes’ according to AHDB
Global dairy markets: ‘Steady as she goes’ according to AHDB

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that global dairy markets will remain strong in the short-term, which...

Agriland Media appoints Justin Roberts as machinery specialist
Agriland Media appoints Justin Roberts as machinery specialist

Agriland Media is continuing its growth and expansion plans with another appointment to its editorial team. Justin Roberts has taken...