N.Ireland
Weathering the snow storm at one of Ireland's biggest salad and veg firms
When you’re one of the island’s largest salad and veg firms, the pressure is on both in terms of managing...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
9 things you should check every time you get in the cab
With slurry season well underway and silage time just around the corner – hopefully – the Health and Safety Executive...
N.Ireland
Antibiotics: It's not zero-use that we should be aiming for
Experts warn that agriculture is unlikely to ever be able to move completely away from antibiotics use, despite mounting consumer...
Environment
Farmers affected by greenways ‘not treated properly’
Local councils are not treating farmers involved in greenways projects fairly, the Ulster Farmer’s Union (UFU) has warned. The 25-year...
N.Ireland
Farmers affected by greenways 'not treated properly'
Local councils are not treating farmers involved in greenways projects fairly, the Ulster Farmer’s Union (UFU) has warned. The 25-year...
Beef
City farming and promoting women in ag: Youths’ ideas for future farming
An innovative farm investment scheme; the opportunities of benchmarking; and promoting women’s role in shaping farming businesses were among the...
N.Ireland
City farming and promoting women in ag: Youths' ideas for future farming
An innovative farm investment scheme; the opportunities of benchmarking; and promoting women’s role in shaping farming businesses were among the...
N.Ireland
Controversial Ballykelly move ‘on time and on budget’ for mid-April
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture’s controversial move to its new headquarters in the north-west is on schedule to see staff...
N.Ireland
Controversial Ballykelly move 'on time and on budget' for mid-April
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture’s controversial move to its new headquarters in the north-west is on schedule to see staff...
N.Ireland
Members told RUAS income hit £5.4 million in 2017
The society behind Northern Ireland’s biggest agricultural show has seen its income reach almost £5.4 million (€6.1 million) in 2017....
N.Ireland
Members told RUAS income hit £5.4 million in 2017
The society behind Northern Ireland’s biggest agricultural show has seen its income reach almost £5.4 million (€6.1 million) in 2017....
N.Ireland
NI budget: How did farming come off?
The budget set by Northern Ireland Secretary of State Karen Bradley has spared the region’s department of agriculture from swingeing...
N.Ireland
Changes to Farm Quality Assurance: What it means for your farm
Improving farm safety and animal health, and reducing antibiotic use form part of new Farm Quality Assurance rules set to...
N.Ireland
'Green' farm subsidies could include better housing and intact tail payments
Payments for intact tails and better housing could be made as part of new ‘green’ farm subsidies planned for the...
N.Ireland
Farmers still trying to rear BVD positive calves despite 80% failing
A number of Northern Irish farmers have been enquiring about the best way to rear BVD persistently infected (PI) calves...
N.Ireland
Could your tidy farm net you a grand?
A new competition is boasting prizes of up to £1,000 for farmers who impress a team of judges with their...
N.Ireland
Could your tidy farm net you a grand?
A new competition is boasting prizes of up to £1,000 for farmers who impress a team of judges with their...
N.Ireland
SMP demand to stabilise prices as peak milk production gets underway
Despite a predicted slight weakening in milk base prices in early 2018, demand for skimmed milk powder (SMP) could help...
