Agri-Business
Watch: Silage season – more than just a cut of fodder
Growing up on a family dairy farm has always meant that silage season, at least for me, has never just...
Agri-Business
N.Ireland
‘Exempt all farming businesses’ from UK inheritance tax – adviser
Farming families with a long-term commitment to their businesses can be easily made exempt from the UK expanded inheritance tax...
N.Ireland
Free rewilding course aimed at farmers and policymakers
Rewilding Europe has announced the launch of a new, free, online rewilding course, designed to make rewilding accessible and actionable...
Agri-Business
WOAH report: Infectious animal diseases affecting new areas and species
The “spread, prevalence and impact of infectious animal diseases” is changing and bringing new challenges, according to a new report...
N.Ireland
Funding available for cross-border twinning of agricultural shows
The potential for agricultural shows in Northern Ireland to partner with societies south of the border has been highlighted. The...
Agri-Business
Rabobank: Tariffs disrupt global pork trade
According to a recent RaboResearch report, pork prices have rebounded and remain strong despite shifting trade flows and growing economic...
N.Ireland
NI minister proposes ‘radical’ plan on animal welfare
Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has today (Thursday, May 22) published an ambitious 10-point...
N.Ireland
Moy Park owner urges UK govt to adopt ‘joined up policy’ for NI agri-food sector
Pilgrim’s Europe, which is the owner of Moy Park, one of Northern Ireland’s (NI) largest businesses, has urged the UK...
N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies launches Young Farmer Programme
pLakeland Dairies has today (Tuesday, May 20) announced the launch of its new Young Farmer Programme aimed at supporting and...
N.Ireland
M&S ‘committed’ to agriculture in Northern Ireland
One of the UK’s biggest retailers has highlighted how food produced in Northern Ireland is currently being sold on the...
Agri-Business
World Food Prize awarded to Brazilian microbiologist for soil bacteria work
The World Food Prize for 2025 has been awarded to Brazilian microbiologist Dr. Mariangela Hungria, whose work has led to...
N.Ireland
Questions raised on ‘access’ to vet medicines in NI following new EU/UK deal
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) today (Monday, May 19) raised fresh questions on the issue of continued “access” to veterinary...
Agri-Business
UK to sell ‘burgers/sausages’ into EU again as new post-Brexit deal unveiled
The first major post-Brexit deal between the EU and the UK unveiled today (Monday, May 19) in London is set...
Agri-Business
Kepak links up with MBW to boost female factory roles
Kepak and Meat Business Women (MBW) have partnered on a new pilot programme to support the progression of women working...
Agri-Business
UK report: Farmers advised to assess feed stocks following dry weather spell
Livestock farmers are being advised to assess feed requirements because ongoing dry weather conditions could impact on future supplies, according...
Agri-Business
Slump of up to 28% in US tractor sales in April – AEM
While it looks as if there is good ground for optimism here in Ireland in regard to tractor sales, the...
Agri-Business
Greencore reports ‘strong’ H1 results as deal agreed for Bakkavor
Convenience food manufacturer, Greencore has reported a 50% increase in group operating profit to £38.1 million in the six months...
Agri-Business
Case boost Magnum tractor range to 435hp
Case has reshuffled its top end line-up with three new Magnum models for the 2025 season that boast transmission, hydraulic,...
