N.Ireland
Diet impacting fertility and blood testing for mineral deficiencies
We are only a few weeks away from the start of the breeding season, which means the diet of the...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Lough Neagh: First 2025 sighting of algae confirmed
The first confirmed report of blue-green algae in 2025 was received by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) on April 2,...
N.Ireland
$27.4m genetics initiative will breed low-methane emitting cattle
Scientists and breeders across the globe have joined forces on a new $27.4 million ‘Global Methane Genetics Initiative’ designed to...
N.Ireland
One fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals
Nearly one fifth of the world’s agricultural land is contaminated by toxic metals, posing a serious threat to food security,...
Rural Life
Dog attacks on livestock cost UK farmers £1.8m in 2024
NFU Mutual is urging dog owners visiting the countryside this Easter to keep their pets on the lead to avoid...
N.Ireland
‘Blueprint’ to eradicate TB in Northern Ireland published
The Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir today (Tuesday, April 15) published the bovine tuberculosis (TB) steering...
N.Ireland
Poll shows fox hunting low on voters’ agenda – Countryside Alliance
Countryside Alliance Ireland has called on Stormont to focus on the priorities of people in Northern Ireland, after a new...
N.Ireland
BSAS appoints new president
The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) has announced the appointment of Dr. Helen Warren, European ruminant technical manager at...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm to pay extra 0.5p/L in March milk cheque
Dale Farm has announced an extra or 13th payment of 0.5p/L (60c/L equivalent) in the March milk cheque. The payment...
N.Ireland
Opinion: Irish agriculture is on the front foot, at last
Irish agriculture can look forward to a very bright future, one that will see sustainable farm gate prices being maintained...
N.Ireland
Cereal growers in the northwest enjoy a spring to remember
Cereal growers in the northwest have confirmed that both winter and spring cereals have enjoyed a very positive start. Mark...
N.Ireland
CAFRE farm events to focus on sustainable use of fertiliser
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is organising on-farm events to discuss the sustainable use of nutrients...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm raises £65,000 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Dale Farm has raised £65,000 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland over the past year through the support of their employees,...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch launches survey for Northern Ireland dairy farmers
AgriSearch is inviting dairy farmers in Northern Ireland to take part in a survey on the research and innovation needs...
N.Ireland
Black cow on unlit road led to ‘written off car’ – PSNI
The PSNI has shared details of what has been described as a “very luck escape” for one driver after rural...
N.Ireland
Demand for CAFRE agricultural degree courses remains strong
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is confirming a strong interest in its agricultural degree courses. Current...
N.Ireland
‘Designated sites are quite literally adding fuel to the fire’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU is calling for urgent action and improved support for farmers to help manage hill ground...
N.Ireland
NI ‘Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report’ published
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has published his department’s seventh ‘Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report’. The...
