Arable
Dewulf adds new options to its MH 24x series of receiving hoppers
Dewulf, which provides machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, has introduced several new options to its MH...
Arable
Arable
Emergency use of neonic seed treatment in sugar beet will not be triggered this year
It has been confirmed by the British Beet Research Association (BBRO), that the emergency use of neonic seed treatment in sugar...
Arable
Results of AgriSearch home-grown protein project to be presented in webinar
An industry-funded PhD scholar is set to share the findings of his studies in a webinar next Monday. The event...
Agri Politics
Eustice backs growers' vote to abolish horticulture levy
Growers opposed to the continuation of a compulsory levy to fund the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have welcomed...
Environment
MSG urges growers to follow metaldehyde guidelines
Growers applying metaldehyde slug pellets to cereals or potatoes this spring must continue to follow best practice stewardship guidelines, despite...
Arable
Latest cereal supply and demand report shows small surplus before exports
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published its latest Cereal Supply and Demand Estimates report. The estimates are based...
Arable
'British Sugar package will do nothing to retain growers' - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Sugar board chairman Michael Sly has responded to the launch of British Sugar’s ‘Beet Package Plus’....
Agri Politics
61% vote in favour to discontinue AHDB horticulture levy
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced that 61% of its voters have voted in favour of discontinuing...
Arable
Almost €3m for research project on oats
Researchers in Ireland and Wales have been awarded €2.7 million to explore the development of oat varieties that are climate-resistant...
Arable
'Using dry NIRS is more accurate than conventional fresh sample testing' for silage
Testing silage ahead of spring calving is crucial for cow health and performance. Knowing the dry matter, metabolisable energy and...
Arable
Webinar to explore practicalities of protein crops for NI dairy sector
The practicalities of growing protein crops are set to come under debate as part of an event informing farmers about...
Arable
BNP limits finance to customers of beef or soybean from converted Amazon land
French lender BNP Paribas has said it will no longer provide financing services to customers who grow or buy Brazilian...
Arable
Could soybean become a mainstream tillage option?
A recent report from Rothamsted Research indicates that climate change could make soybean production a viable crop option in places...
Arable
NI’s protein crops payment to begin in time for 2021 scheme year
Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the introduction of a pilot payment scheme for protein crops will begin in time...
Arable
Can biofungicides deliver effective crop protection?
A new generation of biofungicides is now coming on stream in the UK, backed by claims that they can deliver...
Agri-Business
New BASIS Trainee Membership scheme launched
BASIS is pleased to announce the launch of a new Trainee Membership scheme for those in the first stages of...
Agri-Business
Brexit is impacting on grain imports into Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) is claiming that the new Brexit trade deal (Trade and Co-operation Agreement) will...
Agri-Business
Straw importers advised of new rules for moving bales from GB to NI
Straw and hay importers will have to meet new rules when moving bales from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, the...
