N.Ireland
Man dies following collision between tractor and car in Tyrone
A man has died following a two-vehicle collision between a car and a tractor in Co Tyrone. The Police Service...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
NI Water launches farm chemical disposal scheme
NI Water has announced that their farm chemical disposal scheme is now open in the River Derg catchment area in...
N.Ireland
Weekend weather: Mild with rain and some drier conditions
The weekend weather forecast indicates that we are in store for a mix of heavy rain with breezy conditions, albeit...
N.Ireland
NIFDA: ‘Stable politics’ needed for sustainable food production
Northern Ireland has the potential to be the world’s leading sustainable food producer, political leaders have been told. This was...
N.Ireland
Poots celebrates ‘vital role’ of women in agriculture
Northern Ireland agriculture minister Edwin Poots has celebrated the “vital role” women play in Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry. He made these...
Dairy
Growing threat of mycotoxins in silage
Last year saw many Irish dairy farmers confirming that cow performance had been impacted significantly by mycotoxins. These reports were...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland: First-cut silage has average DM of just 24%
Extensive forage analysis carried out by United Feeds is confirming that first-cut silage made in Northern Ireland this year has...
N.Ireland
Herd restrictions proposed in NI to support BVD eradication
Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has today launched a consultation on proposals for herd restrictions...
Agri-Business
Forage specialist outlines key factors in grass silage value
Forage specialist Dr. Dave Davies spoke at the first of the 2022, Alltech-hosted ‘Making Silage Sense’ webinar series. The Wales-based...
Environment
Study: Correct farm advice can improve water quality threefold
A study has demonstrated that the correct farm advice can deliver a threefold improvement in water quality over a 30-year...
Agri-Business
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on farming
Rishi Sunak has emerged the winner of the internal Conservative Party race to become the next Prime Minister of the...
N.Ireland
Reducing carbon footprint of dairy farms is achievable – AFBI
Reducing the carbon footprint of dairy farms is achievable. However, a range of tools will be needed to effect change....
Agri-Business
€74m research collaboration to focus on climate change and food
£64 million is to be invested in research across Ireland, Britain and Northern Ireland focusing on climate change and sustainable...
Dairy
Commercial goat dairy herd showcased to the public
An overcast day in Co. Tyrone provided the backdrop for the return of the Northern Ireland Goat Club’s in-person events,...
Beef
Tips for autumn calving and breeding in the suckler herd
Autumn-calving suckler farms are well through calving by now, and in most cases, attention has started to turn to breeding....
Agri-Business
What does the John Deere deal with Fusionware actually mean?
John Deere’s ambition to immerse both its products and its customers in a globe-spanning digital matrix with information at the...
Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: Could decline in sales bring cheaper tractors?
Following the cheering news of an increase in sales of tractors in Ireland last month, the story from across the...
N.Ireland
Flock owners in Northern Ireland commit to sheep scab initiative
Over 30 flocks from across Northern Ireland (NI) have signed up, so far, for a ‘ground-breaking’ project to tackle sheep...
