N.Ireland
Farming with Dexter cattle in the African desert
When the Uys family from Shanahoe, Co. Laois in the Republic of Ireland visited their friend Danie Kotze’s farm in...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Thousands of people being ‘catfished’ by ‘teacup’ pigs
A family of spotted pigs have been given their own reality TV series that aims to expose “the scam of...
N.Ireland
Poots launches campaign to combat puppy smuggling in NI
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has launched a new campaign to combat puppy smuggling....
N.Ireland
Poots meets NI agri-food industry to talk sector challenges
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots has met with representatives from the agri-food industry to...
N.Ireland
£20,000 Denis Lynn memorial scholarship launched
Queen’s University Belfast and agri-food company Finnebrogue Artisan have announced a new post-graduate scholarship in memory of Denis Lynn, founder...
N.Ireland
UFU highlights role of biomethane as renewable energy source
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) claims that it is struggling to comprehend why the UK government is continuing to overlook...
N.Ireland
Soil Nutrient Health Scheme Zone 1 deadline approaching
The closing date for farmers in Zone 1 to register online for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is approaching....
N.Ireland
Pink straw – could your eyes be deceiving you?
First noticed four years ago, pink straw at harvest has again been identified at a number of grain field sites...
Agri-Business
UK imports increase by 54% in a year – CSO
Ireland’s imports from the UK have increased by €761 million to €2.166 billion in June 2022 compared to June 2021,...
Agri-Business
Pics: New machinery arrivals land at Tullamore Show
Good weather brought the crowds flocking to the Tullamore Show last weekend with plenty to view in the machinery section...
N.Ireland
Farm manager discusses weather impact on UK tillage farm
North Bedfordshire farm manager Andy Mahon took part in the most recent edition of the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss...
N.Ireland
UFU: Sustainability for future of Farm Quality Assurance Scheme
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown has highlighted the benefits of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality...
N.Ireland
NI rural communities experiencing a ‘perfect storm’
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has highlighted a number of issues, which he believes, has created a perfect storm for...
N.Ireland
Cautious optimism as grain situation in Ukraine evolves
Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) chief executive, Gill Gallagher is indicating that up to five ships per day could...
Agri-Business
UK research shows cost-of-farming squeeze now facing farmers
The Andersons Centre has confirmed a cost-of-farming squeeze is now a reality within the UK market. The company’s ‘AgFlation’ figures...
N.Ireland
Opinion: The horns of a dilemma
I thought it was illegal to put cattle with horns into a sale ring. But seemingly not at the present...
N.Ireland
Source to Tap project launches legacy website
A new website has been launched to help inform and educate future source water improvement projects after the completion of...
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies announces July milk price
Lakeland Dairies is the first processor to announce a July milk price, and has increased payments to all suppliers in...
