Dairy
Grant awarded to develop a multiplex rapid test for mastitis
Glasgow’s School of Veterinary Medicine and a UK diagnostic test manufacturer have been awarded more than £800,000 (€926,000) to develop...
N.Ireland
Grass
Back on track: NI grass growth rates expected to soar
Researchers expect grass growth to boom over the next seven days, bringing growth back on track with the 10-year average....
Dairy
Board of LacPatrick Dairies 'considering a merger'
The board of LacPatrick Dairies is considering a merger to consolidate the dairy industry, it has been confirmed today. Following...
Sheep
Fashion by day; farming by night: Part-time doesn't mean unprofitable
Working in the fashion industry by day and farming by night doesn’t make up your typical grassland farmer’s routine, but...
Arable
DAERA backs calls for 3-crop rule derogation
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has added its backing to calls for an exemption to...
N.Ireland
Farmer convicted at Newry Court
A Co. Down farmer has been convicted at Newry Magistrates’ Court of offences relating to animal transport on Monday (April...
Agri-Business
Conacre 'not to blame' for all of NI's land fertility issues
Farmers who own ground need to take more responsibility for maintaining land fertility, a senior agri-business manager has warned. Speaking...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm makes March milk price announcement
The board of Northern Ireland’s largest milk processor – Dale Farm – met to set a price for March milk...
N.Ireland
Police appeal for information following theft of ewes
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued an appeal for information following the theft of a number of...
N.Ireland
Police appeal for information following theft of ewes
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued an appeal for information following the theft of a number of...
N.Ireland
Red Tractor farmers warned 'just one negative story can undermine trust' ahead of TV campaign
The UK’s flagship quality assurance certification scheme – Red Tractor – is set to make its TV ad debut as part...
Agri-Business
‘Farming is in a Brexit honeymoon period’
Farming in the UK and Ireland is still in a “Brexit honeymoon period”, according to one of Northern Ireland’s chief...
Agri-Business
‘Farming is in a Brexit honeymoon period’
Farming in the UK and Ireland is still in a “Brexit honeymoon period”, according to one of Northern Ireland’s chief...
N.Ireland
'Farming is in a Brexit honeymoon period'
Farming in the UK and Ireland is still in a “Brexit honeymoon period”, according to one of Northern Ireland’s chief...
Agri-Business
Tama appoints new NI distributor and sales rep
Bale wrap manufacturer Tama has taken a “significant step” to improve its service to agri-business in Northern Ireland with two...
N.Ireland
Tier 2 delays and ammonia fears stalling farm investment
Delays in the Tier 2 grant scheme and fears of falling foul of tightened ammonia limits have put many Northern...
N.Ireland
Tier 2 delays and ammonia fears stalling farm investment
Delays in the Tier 2 grant scheme and fears of falling foul of tightened ammonia limits have put many Northern...
Environment
Local study to put slurry nutrient separation to the test
A pioneering study at the new Nutrient Management Centre at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is set to test...
