N.Ireland
Nutritional value of most milk alternatives ‘not equal to cow milk’
The nutritional value of the majority of plant-based milk alternatives is not equal to cow’s milk, according to a study...
N.Ireland
Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: The anatomy of a giant – the new Claas Xerion 12
In its latest announcement Claas launched several new tractors from either end of its range including the latest Xerion 12...
N.Ireland
Coolermoney-bred cow wins NI Angus championship
The Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club held its annual Summer Championship at the 103rd Clogher Valley Show on July 26....
Agri-Business
NI farmers urged to prepare for HSENI vehicle inspections
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has urged farmers in Northern Ireland to prepare for vehicle inspections that will be taking...
Agri-Business
FAO food price index rises after grain deal termination
The termination of the Black Sea Grain Initiative has influenced a rise in global food commodity prices last month, the...
N.Ireland
50k grant offered for Belfast city centre farm project
Belfast City Council is offering a grant of up to £50,000 for the creation of a social farm or garden...
Agri-Business
ABP Scottish acquisitions investigated by UK competition watchdog
The acquisition of two beef processing sites in Scotland by ABP Food Group is under investigation by the UK’s competition...
N.Ireland
28 calves rescued from slurry tank by NI firefighters
On what was supposed to be his retirement party, a Northern Ireland firefighter was called to assist in the rescue...
N.Ireland
Donaghmore Horticultural Community hoping to expand
Despite the poor weather of late, the picturesque village of Donaghmore in south Co. Tyrone is awash with colour right...
N.Ireland
GB farmers will need photo ID to buy AN fertiliser from October
Farmers in Great Britain will need to provide photo identification (ID) to purchase certain ammonium nitrate (AN) fertiliser from October...
N.Ireland
NI farmer records thefts of silage bales on video camera
A farmer in Northern Ireland resorted to setting up video camera surveillance in one of his fields after repeated thefts...
N.Ireland
New customs rules show Coleraine vet school is ‘essential’ – MLA
Impending customs rules set to be brought in this October, combined with Northern Ireland’s “serious” vet shortage, mean that a...
N.Ireland
Jalex set to put show-winning bull on the market this month
James Alexander from Randalstown, Co. Antrim, is set to offer a multiple award-winning bull from his renowned Jalex Herd in...
Agri-Business
Two new Novacat mower combinations from Pottinger
Pottinger has added two new mower combinations to its range, the Novaca V 8400 and Novacat V 9200, which the...
Agri-Business
51% rise in rural crime in NI ‘disappointing’ – UFU
The cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland rose by 50.7% last year to £2.5 million, according to the latest...
Agri-Business
German supermarket charges ‘true costs’ of meat and dairy
German supermarket Penny has raised its prices of nine mainly dairy and meat products to reflect their “true costs” on...
N.Ireland
New venue unveiled for Fermanagh County Show
The historic Castle Irvine Estate will be the new host for the 2023 Fermanagh County Show later this month. The...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigate theft of 12 sheep in Fermanagh
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating the theft of 12 sheep in Co. Fermanagh. The PSNI has...
