N.Ireland
Over 70 farmers join dairy calf-to-beef farm walk
Over 70 farmers attended a GrassCheck farm walk on the farm of James Henderson near Kilkeel, Co. Down recently. James...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Suckler farm benefits from groups with other farmers
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently launched new Suckler Cow Fertility Themed Groups to help farmers...
N.Ireland
Dealing with parasites in cattle this summer
As we enter the second half of the grazing season, beef farmers must turn their attention to parasite activity. Parasites...
Arable
Expressions of interest open for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme
Expressions of interest for two schemes under the overarching Horticulture Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland have opened. The scheme aims...
N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer convicted of ‘causing unnecessary suffering to an animal’
A Co. Armagh farmer has been convicted at Newry Court of five animal welfare charges. Tiernan McMullen (23) of Granary...
Arable
Demand for malting barley on the rise in UK – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has highlighted a rise in demand for malting barley in the UK. Barley...
N.Ireland
CAFRE reminder not to cut hedges or trees in closed period
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland has issued a reminder to farmers and landowners...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool Group: ‘Significant increase’ in fleece deliveries expected
Fleece deliveries to Ulster Wool Group grading depot at Muckamore in Co. Antrim are ahead of this time last year,...
N.Ireland
Record entry of sheep at Omagh Show 2025
A record entry of almost 1,200 animals competed in the sheep classes at Omagh Show 2025, with judging continuing until...
N.Ireland
NI agricultural shows urged to avail of cross-border funding
Agricultural show societies in Northern Ireland are being urged to avail of the cross border funding sources that are now...
N.Ireland
Grass-clover: Key to growing 15t DM/ha and reducing nitrogen
A huge topic of discussion at Moorepark ’25 open day was laying down strategies to grow 15t dry matter (DM)/ha,...
N.Ireland
Demand for EasyCare bloodlines opening up overseas markets – farmer
This year’s six-week lambing season for Co. Antrim-based, EasyCare sheep farmer Campbell Tweed peaked on April 27. The day in...
N.Ireland
Breeder’s Choice Summer Selection sale kicks off later
The Breeder’s Choice Summer Selection Sale kicks off later (Friday, July 4) at 7:00p.m under the UK-based livestock traders, Harrison...
Environment
Consultation opens on fourth NI River Basin Management Plan
A six-month consultation on the timetable and work programme for developing the fourth River Basin Management Plan for Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Discussions on bespoke NI sheep support package to continue
Discussions aimed at delivering a bespoke sheep support package for sheep farmers in Northern Ireland are to continue over the...
Beef
AFBI: Livestock production at heart of a circular economy
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research has highlighted the role that livestock production plays within a circular economy. Approximately 60%...
N.Ireland
Cross-border agri-trade rules ‘frustrating’ – NI Ag Committee chair
Continuing restrictions on cross-border animal movements into Northern Ireland (NI) have been described as unfair by the chair of Northern...
Environment
Public consultation launched in Northern Ireland on plastic pollution
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAREA) in Northern Ireland has launched a public consultation on a ‘Plastic...
