N.Ireland
NI farmers must remain vigilant amid rise in rural crime – MLA
Farmers and those living in rural areas across Northern Ireland must remain vigilant and take extra safety precautions following an...
N.Ireland
Agri-Business
German meat production falls by 5.9% in first half of 2023
Meat production in Germany has declined by 5.9% in the first half of 2023, compared to last year, according to...
Agri-Business
NI brucellosis compensation rates remain unchanged for August
The brucellosis compensation rates for August 2023 in Northern Ireland remain unchanged, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...
Agri-Business
‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ PGI proposal moves to next stage
The proposal to the European Commission for protected geographical indication (PGI) status for ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ has moved to...
N.Ireland
Conservation charity seeks to recruit agricultural advisors
The Rivers Trust, the charity in Northern Ireland, Ireland and Britain dedicated to the conservation and restoration of rivers and...
N.Ireland
Queen’s-AFBI ruminant and poultry projects receive funding
Animal health projects launched by Queen’s University Belfast and the Agri-Food Biosciences Institute (AFBI) have been selected for funding by the...
N.Ireland
CAFRE: Managing swards in unpredictable weather
Recent wet weather across Northern Ireland has resulted in grass swards being ineffectively grazed, damaged or not harvested, which not...
N.Ireland
Report: Nanotechnology can improve crop yields and fertiliser use
Developments in nanotechnology in agriculture can bring efficiency to water and fertiliser use, according to the findings of a recent...
Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: AGCO highlights plans for future
AGCO has been busy highlighting its plans for future technology and alternative fuels with two demonstrations in the US where...
N.Ireland
From drought to flooding: Food insecurity continues in northern Kenya
After five failed rainy seasons and severe drought for over two years, northern Kenya was hit by floods once the...
N.Ireland
Yoghurt production and Jersey cows at Clandeboye Estate
Clandeboye Estate was brought into the spotlight this week as it played host to the 2023 annual general meeting (AGM)...
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...
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...
