N.Ireland
Future NI farm funding to come from Stormont block grant
The future support funding for farming in Northern Ireland will be included within a block grant from Westminster to the...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Report on farm-level environmental data sharing published
The potential benefits of developing an ecosystem in which farmers can share farm-level environmental data have been highlighted in a...
N.Ireland
Budget UK 2024 is ‘both complex and far-reaching’
Budget UK 2024 is “both complex and far reaching” for farmers and all sectors of business, according to Seamus McCaffrey,...
N.Ireland
In-person SNHS training to be made available
Face-to-face Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) training opportunities will be made available for farmers over the coming weeks. These will...
Machinery
Mid-range Massey Ferguson 5M tractors top out at 145hp
The Massey Ferguson 5M tractor range has been updated and is now topped out by a 145hp model, the 5M.145,...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Prioritising calf health this autumn
Calving is well underway for the autumn calving herds, meaning that calf health must be prioritised, as it will ensure...
N.Ireland
Kubota updates its flagship range with M7004 models
The Kubota M7 tractors are the largest in the company’s portfolio and 10 years after the introduction of this flagship...
Agri-Business
ABP Talent Academy ‘actively’ recruiting graduates and students
The ABP Food Group is actively employing young people throughout the UK and Ireland within all aspects of its operation,...
N.Ireland
Photos: CAFRE celebrates students at awards ceremony
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) celebrated the success of students completing further education courses at a...
Beef
2 Tyrone students take top prize at ABP Angus Youth Challenge
Two Year 12 pupils from Aughnacloy College, Co. Tyrone, have taken the top prize in the 2024 ABP Angus Youth...
N.Ireland
What makes the ABP Angus Youth Challenge different?
Recent years have seen the ABP Angus Youth Challenge progress to become one of the most popular schools’ competitions held...
N.Ireland
The importance of regular footbathing as housing nears
We are now nearing the housed period for cows. With many herds now housing cattle by night, footbathing your herd...
Dairy
Drying off: Which cows need to be dried off first?
Drying off should be relatively straightforward, but if you are not prepared for it and haven’t done your homework, it...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Tail clipping and shaving udders before drying off
Farmers should now place a particular emphasis on tail clipping and shaving udders as we enter into the housing period...
N.Ireland
Conference to examine changes in grass growth
This week sees the publication of the final GrassCheck Bulletin for 2024. For the majority of this year so far, grass...
N.Ireland
Why is the inclusion of dairy important in the diets of older people?
The inclusion of dairy products in the diets of older adults can reduce the number of falls and bone fractures...
N.Ireland
Pressure builds to have Farm Welfare Bill introduced at Stormont
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, has been asked to endorse the introduction of...
N.Ireland
Controlling heifer mastitis as we edge closer to housing
Heifer mastitis can be a serious issue for herds and can have a negative impact on udder health in first...
