Agri-Business
Greggs announces sales increase of 14.6%
Greggs has announced a third quarter trading update for the 13 weeks to October 1, 2022. Total sales for Greggs...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
HSENI to carry out workplace transport inspections
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) will be carrying out a workplace transport inspection campaign at workplaces...
Agri-Business
NI minister ‘sorry’ for Brexit negotiation stance
The British minister of state for Northern Ireland has apologised to the Irish government and the European Union for his...
N.Ireland
UK sheepmeat exports up in July
UK sheepmeat exports increased in July, but were on the low side when compared to the same period in 2021....
N.Ireland
BVA award for Antrim vet who celebrates 50 years in the profession
A Ballymoney vet who recently celebrated 50 years in the profession has been honoured with prestigious award for his hugely...
Agri-Business
Japan takes ‘World’s Best Steak’ title with Wagyu sirloin
The 2022 World Steak Challenge results were announced at an event which took place at the Round Room at the...
N.Ireland
NI: Improved genetics key to tackling climate change
There is a growing recognition of the role that improved genetics will play in delivering future sustainability for the milk...
N.Ireland
Video: Tractor and car driver escape serious injury in head-on collision
A car driver had a lucky escape after being involved in a head-on collision with a tractor and trailer outside...
N.Ireland
Strategic strand open for applications for NI Environment Fund
The strategic strand of the Environment Fund has been opened for applications by Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots. The...
Agri-Business
New Bobcat telehandler to fit tight spaces
Replacing tractor-mounted front-end loaders with purpose-built material handlers is proving an uphill task for the manufacturers of the latter, in...
N.Ireland
Farmers called on to have their say on the future of forests in Down
Forest Service, an Executive Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), has launched a public engagement...
N.Ireland
UFU welcomes further opening of Farm Business Improvement Scheme
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the opening of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme Capital (FBIS-C) tier one, tranche...
N.Ireland
Edwin Poots lays out future for farm support in Northern Ireland
Agriculture minister Edwin Poots has set out clear perspectives on the future of farm support in Northern Ireland. Speaking at...
N.Ireland
Tractor driver arrested for attempted murder after ramming 3 police cars
The PSNI have arrested a tractor driver in Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone after he rammed three polices vehicles in an effort...
N.Ireland
Autumn grass: Checking AFC targets
Autumn average farm cover (AFC) targets on many farms will not be reached this year, with many having to settle...
N.Ireland
Building grass now for next spring
As the days get shorter and grass growth continues to slow up, thoughts should be turning to building grass for...
N.Ireland
More dairy cows in Co. Tipperary than Scotland
In 2021, Scotland had a dairy cow population of 174,000 head, while Co. Tipperary had a population of 187,300 dairy...
N.Ireland
UK sheepmeat production up slightly in August
The UK saw an increase in its sheepmeat production for the month of August, the latest Department for Environment, Food...
