N.Ireland
Sexed semen proving to be a success on NI suckler farm
The use of sexed semen, or semen sorted according to gender, is becoming more readily available to suckler farmers in...
Beef
N.Ireland
ERBS meets in France to discuss beef sector challenges
The European Roundtable for Beef Sustainability (ERBS) has highlighted its commitment to delivering a cohesive response to the challenges currently...
Agri-Business
Video: Japanese ‘mega farm’ produces milk and Wagyu beef
After he inherited a farm from his father-in-law in Japan 40 years ago, Hiroo Takeuchi was milking 50 cows. Today,...
Dairy
AHDB to attend major food event in Singapore
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will be in Singapore next week at a major international food and drink...
Beef
Survey shows declines in England's livestock populations
Livestock populations in England as of June 1, this year, have declined when compared to the same month last year,...
Beef
Rabobank: Global beef markets holding for now
Global beef markets are continuing to hold relatively strong at present, though there is evidence of decreasing consumer confidence due...
Beef
Welsh butchers prepare for world championships in the US
A team of talented Welsh butchers is primed and ready to represent Wales with great pride after an intensive period...
N.Ireland
UFU visits ABP demo farm to explore methane reduction research
Members of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) recently visited ABP’s demonstration farm in Co. Carlow to learn more about the...
N.Ireland
Ampertaine heifers take top prices at Ballymena Limousin sale
It was a great day out for the McKay’s Ampertaine Limousin Herd at the Northern Ireland Limousin Cattle Club’s 50th...
N.Ireland
Farming with Dexter cattle in the African desert
When the Uys family from Shanahoe, Co. Laois in the Republic of Ireland visited their friend Danie Kotze’s farm in...
Agri-Business
Cancer research body joins calls for clarity on red meat data
An international cancer research body has written to a leading medical journal outlining concerns about data used to determine the...
Agri-Business
ABP wins 20 stars at 2022 Great Taste awards
ABP has been awarded a total of 20 stars for 14 of its products at the prestigious annual 2022 Great...
Beef
Tributes paid following death of Co. Antrim cattle breeder
Tributes have been paid following the passing of the well-known Co. Antrim-based Limousin cattle breeder, Ian Davidson. The British Limousin...
N.Ireland
Balancing winter rations ‘crucial’ as silage results reveal pitfalls
Farmers are being reminded that careful balancing of rations and analysing silage regularly this year will be vital for farmers...
N.Ireland
Farmers advised to buy inputs now as further cost increases expected
The head of agri-procurement at a UK-based farmers co-operative has advised farmers that now is the time to secure their...
Beef
Meat production returning to pre-Covid-19 levels
The latest market anyalsis by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is showing that the impact of the...
N.Ireland
Red clover used as ‘rocket fuel’ on Antrim beef farm
The potential to include red clover, in tandem with hybrid ryegrass varieties, within a silage sward has been highlighted by...
N.Ireland
New BVD export requirements for NI cattle to ROI
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has told Northern Ireland (NI) cattle exporters moving livestock to the...