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
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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...
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'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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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'Banning solid urea would discriminate against farmers in England' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) believes an industry-regulated approach to the use of solid urea fertiliser will allow farmers in...
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Poots calls on GB counterparts to take step in over soil and plant trade restrictions
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has called on his counterparts in the rest of the UK to take action...
Agri-Business
Grassland UK set to return to Somerset in 2021
Grassland UK – the triennial event covering every aspect of grass production – returns to Somerset on May 6, boasting...
Arable
New Zealand commits to 7-year IPM programme for tillage sector
New Zealand’s tillage, horticulture and vegetable sectors have embarked on a seven-year programme, which should lead to the widespread implementation...
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Latest results show very high yield potential for newest Pioneer maize variety
The 2020 results from the annual Pioneer Accurate Crop Testing System (PACTS) trials show Pioneer’s newest hybrid, P7948, offers farmers...
Agri Politics
'Time to decide future of AHDB horticulture' - opposition to horticulture levy
Growers opposed to the continuation of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in the horticultural sector have urged others...
Arable
Straw shortage means farmers must be efficient with straw use over the winter months
A shortage of straw across the country has left many livestock farmers wondering how to make the best use of...
