Arable
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N.Ireland
The Beef Shorthorn Society of Great Britain and Ireland is confirming that the number of pedigree herds on its books continues to rise.
Tillage farmers are being advised that baling straw in dry conditions can remove significant quantities of potash from their fields.
UK November future wheat markets broke briefly through the highly significant £200/t threshold, according to AHDB.
Soil moisture deficits are currently sitting at around 60mm, which means main crop potatoes need rain to boost their yield potential.
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has welcomed the opening of applications for the Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme (SFIS).
Harvest 2026 is in full swing, however, the coming weeks will see the start of the 2026/2027 planting season.
The private woodland sector is calling for clarity on funding for a new forestry development programme in Northern Ireland.
Sinn Féin's Declan McAleer has criticised the response from Northern Ireland's agriculture minister to a question on carbon sequestration.
Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling the introduction of more flexible slurry spreading periods in Northern Ireland.
Recent years have seen great strides made in maintaining active numbers of traditional pig breeds at viable levels.
AHDB is confirming a significant strengthening in the tone of UK grain prices for the week ending Friday, July 17.
Co. Meath pedigree Charollais sheep breeder, Eugene O’Sullivan is calling for the lamb market to deliver viable returns throughout the year.
As is always the case, the level of competition within the dairy rings at Castlewellan Show 2026 in Co. Down was extremely strong.
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has profiled its latest potash, phosphate and sulphur recommendations for cereal crops.
Cover crops form an important cog in the annual cycle of tillage farming activities, according to the Potash Development Association (PDA).
A French-born Charolais cow with a full set of horns won her breed championship at the recent Omagh Show 2026.
The UK's 2026 cereal harvest is now well underway, with continuing heatwave conditions driving maturity levels within all crops.
The sowing date of cover crops is crucial, according to Teagasc, as the more growth that takes place, the more nitrate will be taken up.
There is now a belief among some NI farm organisation leaders that the NAP blueprint could be used to resolve other agricultural logjams.
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland had a very successful 2025/2026 academic year in terms of the work it carries out in schools.
The Potash Development Association is emphasising the need to maintain soil nutrient reserves - particularly phosphate (P) and potash (K).
The return of extreme, hot weather to many parts of Europe and the US has put some upward pressure on grain prices over the last few days.
Farmers for Action (FFA) has confirmed that it will participate in Northern Ireland’s Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) public consultation.
