Grass
AFBI grassland experiment passes 50-year milestone
By Jonathan Holland, Agri-Environment Branch, Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute The Long-term Slurry (LTS) site is one of the longest-running grassland...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
NI farm and contractor fined after workers fall from telescopic handler forks
A Newtownstewart-based company and a self-employed contractor have been fined for health and safety failings after two workers fell from...
N.Ireland
Genomic editing: Genetically modifying – what’s the difference?
Agriland opinion Rothamsted Research is trying to make great play of the fact that genomic editing is not the same...
Environment
Poots launches first-ever scheme to protect NI’s pollinators
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has launched Northern Ireland’s first-ever Rural Community Pollinator Scheme to protect the health of the egion's...
Agri-Business
UFU urges DAERA to act over NI’s pig sector pressures
Shoppers could see fewer of their favourite pork products on supermarket shelves this Christmas, while farmers struggle to cope with...
N.Ireland
‘Life Beyond’ programme will make a real difference – LMC
Northern Ireland Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, is highlighting the extremely important work that will be...
N.Ireland
2021 Balmoral Show attendance ‘around two-thirds’ of normal turn-out
Attendance at this year's Balmoral Show was "around two-thirds" of the usual turn-out, according to organisers. The show has boasted...
Agri-Business
Eustice rules out nationalisation of UK CO2 production
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Secretary George Eustice has ruled out any prospect of the government nationalising...
N.Ireland
‘Don’t let worms hinder the fertility of ewe lambs ahead of breeding’
Independent UK sheep consultant Dr. Liz Genever is warning of poor conception rates in ewe lambs this autumn if worms...
N.Ireland
Balmoral Show: Several cattle leave show early after spate of respiratory infections
Several cattle have been taken home early from this year's Balmoral Show after respiratory conditions, including pneumonia, were confirmed among...
N.Ireland
G20 countries urged to increase support for farmers in Afghanistan
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is urging G20 countries to increase support for rural farmers in Afghanistan. Among...
Agri-Business
Consumer side of UK-wide beef research project begins at Balmoral
Scientists from Scotland have begun a UK-wide beef research project testing which production methods make the best steak at this...
Beef
Angus cow-calf duo clinches Balmoral interbreed in ‘maternal masterclass’
The Armour family has clinched this year's interbreed beef championship with a "terrific" mother and calf duo. It marked the...
N.Ireland
Rank and file farmers support UFU policy priorities
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Victor Chestnutt has confirmed that the broad swathe of farmers in Northern Ireland fully support...
N.Ireland
Former department vet wins tribunal over ‘deleted’ livestock movements
A former vet within the Department of Agriculture's Veterinary Service Animal Health Group has won a landmark action against the...
N.Ireland
Eustice confirms the importance of farming and food in Northern Ireland
Day two of Balmoral Show was marked by Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Secretary of State George...
N.Ireland
Royals take in sights and tastes of NI agri-food at Balmoral Show
Showgoers at Balmoral Park were in good company this afternoon (September 23) as HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and...
Environment
Poots hopes Lord Deben can sway Executive on NI carbon targets
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots is hoping a briefing from one of the UK's most senior advisors on climate matters will...
