N.Ireland
Tyrone farmer convicted for failing to present animals for TB testing
A farmer from Dungannon, Co. Tyrone has been convicted for failing to present all animals for tuberculosis (TB) testing. Ian...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Kuhn launches new folding power harrow
As alternatives to ploughing gain popularity, implement makers, such as Kuhn Farm Machinery, are having to build flexibility into their...
N.Ireland
Research: Solid flooring systems reduce ammonia emission levels
Research carried out in Denmark has confirmed that solid flooring systems will help to reduce ammonia emission levels from livestock...
N.Ireland
No dairy business can ‘survive’ current milk prices – Sugden
East Derry MLA, Claire Sugden, has said dairy farmers cannot continue to lose money on milk and that few businesses...
N.Ireland
75% of Danish farmers involved in tillage
Tillage is one of the most important sectors within Danish agriculture with 75% of the country’s farmers growing cereal crops....
Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: Deutz Fahr demo day brings marque to its market
A tractor might impress with its appearance in a showroom and on the web, but to get the reality of...
N.Ireland
New JCB loadalls to feature at Agritechnica
JCB is the latest company to give notice of the new machines it is launching a this year’s Agritechnica, as...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigates theft of 11 calves in Derry
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that investigations are underway after 11 calves were reported stolen from...
N.Ireland
Pope Francis calls for support on abandonment of fossil fuels
Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, Pope Francis has called for support for the transition towards clean...
Agri-Business
First sighting of Pottinger VT5000 combo in Ireland
The Aerosem VT5000 drill was created by Pottinger to meet the demands of smaller high horsepower (hp) tractors that did...
N.Ireland
All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships set for Down this weekend
The All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships are set to place in Co. Down on Saturday (October 7). This year’s championships are...
N.Ireland
Rural Northern Ireland facing ‘double-edged sword’ with cost of living
Northern Ireland is facing a “double-edged sword” in rural areas between the current cost of living crisis and “lack of...
Environment
Rural Resilience Project to help NI farmers with climate change
Northern Ireland Environmental Link (NIEL) has announced its Rural Resilience Project, which “supports progress towards sustainable agriculture by providing information...
N.Ireland
Report: ‘High standard’ of drinking water quality in NI
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) report for 2022 has once again found drinking water quality in Northern Ireland is of...
N.Ireland
Court: Armagh company convicted on animal transport charge
A Co. Armagh company, Killyfaddy Farms Ltd., of Killyfaddy Road, has been convicted at Armagh Magistrates Court sitting in Newry...
N.Ireland
Banbridge farmer convicted for failing to notify cattle movements
A farmer from the Banbridge area in Co. Down has been convicted for failing to notify the movement of cattle...
N.Ireland
‘Not for EU’ labels for meat and dairy now in place for NI
New ‘Not for EU’ labelling requirements for moving meat and dairy products from Great Britain to Northern Ireland are now...
Agri-Business
Breeding and genetics have ‘a crucial role to play’ – AI Services
“Breeding and genetics have such a “crucial role” to play in helping farmers meet the key challenges of improving farm...
