N.Ireland
Opinion: ARCZero project – beacon of hope for agriculture in NI
The ARCZero project is fast galvanising farmers across Northern Ireland in terms of how they view the challenge of climate...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Letters of offer due to issue to NI ag shows – Poots
Letters of offer are due to issue to representatives of local agricultural shows in Northern Ireland, Minister for Agriculture, Environment...
N.Ireland
Strong uptake for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
The Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) is confirming a 92% submission rate for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme, courtesy of...
N.Ireland
How will the dairy sector reduce its carbon footprint?
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) senior advisor, Alan Agnew, has highlighted steps that dairy farmers can take...
N.Ireland
Research: Potential for soils to store higher levels of carbon
Recent research has confirmed the potential for soils to store higher levels of carbon, specifically within a grassland scenario. The...
N.Ireland
‘High worm egg counts being seen in a lot of places’
Unexpectedly high worm egg counts in livestock are being seen in areas experiencing drought, prompting experts to warn farmers to...
Environment
Farmer convicted and fined for water pollution
A Co. Antrim farmer, 50-year-old, Mark Patterson from Carmavy Road, Crumlin was convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court for a water...
Agri-Business
Vicon trailed tedders take the small rotor route
Vicon has recently launched the near 16m Fanex 1564C Pro-line trailed tedder on the continent. It has 14 rotors to...
N.Ireland
Liz Truss chosen as UK’s new Prime Minister
Liz Truss has today (Monday, September 5) been chosen as the new leader of the British Conservative and Unionist Party...
N.Ireland
UK sheepmeat imports rise in June but exports fall
UK sheepmeat imports increased in the month of June, while exports fell on the previous month, according to the Agriculture...
Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: Understanding the Alstrong Aerator
Getting to grips with the Alstrong Aerator requires something of a shift in perspective, for it is far more than...
Agri-Business
Royal DSM acquires animal nutrition company in Brazil
Global health and nutrition company, Royal DSM, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Prodap, a leading animal nutrition...
Environment
Multi-species sward integral part of grazing regime on NI dairy farm
A multi-species sward, established last year, is now an integral part of the grazing regime on the ARCZero dairy farm...
Agri-Business
Inflation within food sector is ‘well above’ published levels
The management team at Mash Direct has indicated that the real value of inflation within the food sector is well...
N.Ireland
LMC completes review of Farm Quality Assurance Scheme
A ‘robust’ review of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) has been completed by...
Agri-Business
Dale Farm considers ceasing operations at two GB sites
As part of its ongoing strategic development, dairy cooperative Dale Farm is to consider restructuring part of its business in...
Agri-Business
Mash Direct: Shortening supply lines essential for sustainability
Co. Down potato and vegetable processer Mash Direct is attributing its success to an ability to shorten supply lines to...
N.Ireland
Weather: Status Yellow rain warning issued for weekend
Met Éireann, the Republic of Ireland's national weather service, has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for rain for this...
