N.Ireland
Could a daffodil plant hold the secret to tackling methane emissions?
Trials are underway to discover if an extract from daffodil plants, called haemanthamine, could hold the secret to cutting methane...
Beef
N.Ireland
Australia: Beef exports to UK soar as national herd grows
The national cattle herd in Australia is continuing to grow reaching the highest level in a decade this year at...
Beef
Dates set for 2023 Sommet de l’Élevage livestock show
Farmers from across the world are set to descend on Clermont-Ferrand in France this year for the 32nd edition of...
Beef
Vet declarations needed for UK meat exports to EU
From December 13, 2023, non-assured UK livestock farmers will be required to provide a declaration signed by a vet for...
Arable
21 killed in agri-sector work-related incidents last year
21 people were killed in work-related incidents in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry in Great Britain last year, according...
N.Ireland
Video: Farmer ‘lucky to be alive’ after fall into slurry pit
An Irish suckler farmer has said he is lucky to be alive after surviving a fall into a slurry pit...
N.Ireland
UK focus farms used to highlight impacts of lab-grown meat
A two-year project led by the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is looking at focus farms in the UK to highlight...
Rural Life
Northumberland arable and livestock farm guiding at £6.75m
What the agents are calling a “first-class arable and livestock farm” in Northumberland is on the market guiding at £6.75...
Beef
World Meat Congress set for October in Netherlands
The World Meat Congress 2023, a global meeting of representatives from the meat industry and related sectors, will take place...
Beef
Conor McGregor on the search for Belgian Blue bulls
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor has said he is on the look out for...
Beef
Methane inhibitors must ‘deliver’ improved performance
Ruminant methane inhibitors must not just address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions challenges but also deliver improved animal performance, according to...
Dairy
‘Unsung heroes’ who created animal vaccine to be recognised
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) Presidents’ Initiative is showcasing a case study on an animal vaccine...
Beef
ABP announces acquisition of 2 additional sites in Scotland
ABP has today (Thursday, June 15) announced the acquisition of the Bridge of Allan abattoir and Queenslie meat packing plant...
Beef
Discussions over increasing AHDB levy rates begin
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB’s) four sector councils have begun discussions over increasing levy rates to address the...
Beef
Menu changes would boost red meat sales in restaurants - AHDB
Descriptive and informative menus may encourage diners in the out-of-home market to select meat-based dishes. This is according to research...
Dairy
AHDB seeks new members for all four sector councils
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is seeking new members for all four of its sector councils. Positions are...
Agri-Business
UK Wagyu beef business plans to double production by 2025
Yorkshire based Wagyu beef specialist, Warrendale Wagyu, has announced plans to double its production in the next two years. The company said...
N.Ireland
Bord Bia appoints new UK meat market specialist
Bord Bia has today (Tuesday, June 6) announced the appointment of Sean Deane as its UK meat market specialist. The...
