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
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...
N.Ireland
Tyrone dairy farmer displays ProCROSS breeding results
The benefits of ProCROSS breeding were discussed at a recent open day hosted by Co. Tyrone milk producer, Des Kelly,...
Agri-Business
Dairy Focus: Economic and environmental sustainability at Glastry Farm
By Barbara Collins Glastry Farm is a specialised dairy farm which extends to 247ac owned, as well as a further...
Agri-Business
Egg-production tour in the Netherlands opens for applications tomorrow
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will open applications for a study tour of commercial egg...
N.Ireland
What is the value of magnesium as a nutrient source for crops?
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has updated its potash, phosphate and sulphur recommendations for cereal crops. It has also published...
N.Ireland
NI food producers getting ‘shafted’ on milk price – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said returns for dairy farmers for milk in Northern Ireland are inadequate and that...