N.Ireland
UFU visits ABP demo farm to explore methane reduction research
Members of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) recently visited ABP’s demonstration farm in Co. Carlow to learn more about the...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Jersey heifer comes out on top at Multi-Breed Dairy Calf Show
An 11-month-old Jersey heifer calf was awarded supreme champion at the 19th Multi-Breed Dairy Calf Show, held at Dungannon, Co....
Agri-Business
NI food and drinks sector turnover increases to £5.2 billion
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has published its annual, ‘Northern Ireland Food and...
N.Ireland
Derry farmer fined for water pollution offence
A farmer from Co. Derry has been fined a total of £5,025.34 for a water pollution offence. Philip Palmer was...
Dairy
Baileys cow champion title goes to Co. Down
The Baileys cow competition made its long-awaited return today (Wednesday, August 24), with the champion cow coming from Hilltara Holsteins...
Agri-Business
Latest Lemken Juwel plough boasts low draught requirement
Lemken has reviewed its ploughs at the lighter end of its range and the latest Juwel model fills in the...
N.Ireland
Oilseed rape not a solution to soil compaction problems
Many growers might think that oilseed rape, with its long tap root, is an answer to the problems caused by...
N.Ireland
Wheat: Latest variety-based trial results from AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture and Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that a number of variety-based trial results for feed and...
Agri-Business
Polish company cuts fertiliser production due to gas prices
Poland’s largest chemical company has decided to temporarily shut down its nitrogen (N) fertiliser production units due to record natural...
N.Ireland
AHDB flags-up threat of clubroot in oilseed rape
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has highlighted the threat of clubroot in crops of oilseed rape (OSR). ...
N.Ireland
Winter oat varieties perform well in AHDB trials
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that most winter oat varieties performed well in the organisation’s 2021/2022...
N.Ireland
Applications for EFS Tranche 6 now open
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, has announced that Tranche 6 of the Wider Level...
N.Ireland
Cutting meat and dairy amid cost crisis risks nutrient deficiencies – AHDB
Experts warn that reducing meat and dairy consumption due to the cost-of-living crisis could lead to a lack of key...
N.Ireland
Ampertaine heifers take top prices at Ballymena Limousin sale
It was a great day out for the McKay’s Ampertaine Limousin Herd at the Northern Ireland Limousin Cattle Club’s 50th...
Agri-Business
USDA to provide €300m to US farmers to transition to organic
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced details of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $300 million investment in an...
N.Ireland
Agflation: True barometer of farm margins
According to Ulster Bank’s head of agriculture in Northern Ireland, Cormac McKervey, farm margins are now under a degree of...
N.Ireland
150 take part in Harry Ferguson tractor run
Approximately 150 enthusiasts took part in a tractor run organised by the Harry Ferguson Celebration Committee last Friday evening (August...
Environment
‘White paper’ on challenge of GHGs for Europe’s livestock sector
A ‘white paper’ examining the key issues involved in measuring and tackling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within livestock production has...
