N.Ireland
Co. Down cereal grower questions the role of a Tillage Incentive Scheme
A Co. Down cereal grower does not believe that a measure such as a Tillage Incentive Scheme (TIS) should be...
N.Ireland
Agri-Business
Dual wheels to make a comeback?
Dual wheels were, at one time, all the rage with tillage farmers, as the appreciation grew that the increasing weight...
N.Ireland
Latest EFS application window opens for NI farmers
The sixth tranche of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Higher Level is now open for applications, and will remain so...
N.Ireland
BYDV hits Co. Down barley crop
A Co. Down cereal grower has confirmed that Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) has caused problems within his 2021/22 winter...
Agri-Business
British vets warn delaying import checks could lead to ASF threat
British vets have warned that delaying import checks on animals and animal products entering the UK could have serious implications...
Agri-Business
Mineral series: Do your cows suffer from Pica?
Mineral Series in association with Terra NutriTECH In the last few weeks there has been a surge in reports from...
N.Ireland
The Fast and the Farmer-ish now casting for season two
The Fast and the Farmer-ish is looking for teams of three to take part in the television show's second season....
Agri-Business
Devenish appoints new head of health and safety
Agricultural technology company Devenish has confirmed today (Wednesday, April 27) that it has appointed a new head of health, safety...
Agri-Business
First showing for flagship JCB handler at Scotgrass 2022
JCB has reserved the first outing of its latest telescopic handler, the TM420S, for Scotgrass which is to be held...
Agri-Business
M&S to showcase local agriculture at Balmoral 2022
UK supermarket Marks and Spencer (M&S), platinum sponsor of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society's (RUAS's) annual show, will show its...
Agri-Business
Watch: Farmland – machinery prices and farm costs
https://youtu.be/j8DTwff_6Lk The latest episode of Farmland, which shines a light on how the current inflation and input crises are affecting two key...
N.Ireland
DAERA urged to publish review of response to animal-welfare concerns
The Ulster Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has called on Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment, and...
Agri-Business
Research highlights link between ruminant health and methane emissions
A new report has highlighted the role that reducing key endemic diseases in ruminants can play in reducing methane emissions...
N.Ireland
Exports of UK sheepmeat in February up 37% on last year
UK exports of fresh and frozen sheepmeat saw a significant rise in February of this year in comparison to the...
Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: Field Queen - the mother of all forage harvesters
The mad rush of the silage season will soon be upon us and with it will come the buzz of...
N.Ireland
In-field sap testing recommended for high value crops
The in-field sap testing of high value crops, such as potatoes and beet, is now being recommended by agronomists as...
Agri-Business
Report identifies cross-border opportunities for sustainable agriculture
To achieve international climate objectives and to keep 1.5°C of global warming within reach, engaging with agriculture is vital, according...
N.Ireland
TB reactors in Ireland drop slightly within one year
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) reactors in Ireland fell from 22,614 in 2020 to 20,931 last year, according to figures released by...
