N.Ireland
Associated British Foods set to acquire Hovis Group Ltd
Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Hovis Group Ltd from its current...
N.Ireland
Dairy
Milk volumes continue to increase in Northern Ireland
Milk volumes continue to increase on dairy farms across Northern Ireland, according to Ai Services’ breeding information specialist, Ivan Minford....
N.Ireland
Tractor run in memory of teen raises £24,500 for Air Ambulance NI
A tractor run in memory of Isaac Roxborough, who died in a quad bike accident in June 2024 in Co....
N.Ireland
Farmers in NI reminded to seek vet advice on bluetongue vaccine
Livestock farmers in Northern Ireland (NI) are being urged to seek professional veterinary advice before administering a bluetongue vaccine. The...
N.Ireland
Second wheat yields averaging 3.5t/ac in Northern Ireland
Growers in Northern Ireland are confirming second wheat yields in the region of 3.5t/ac at around 16% moisture. Merchants accepting...
Dairy
Dairy breeding elite set for Cavan as Baileys Champion Cow returns
Some of the best Holstein Friesian genetics in Ireland will be on show at this year’s Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy...
N.Ireland
Winter oilseed rape planting season about to get underway
Seedtech is confirming that the first of the new season’s winter oilseed rape crops will be planted out over the...
N.Ireland
Final registration deadline for NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme approaching
The final deadline for registering for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is fast approaching, the Department of Agriculture, Environment...
N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies drops July milk price
The Lakeland Dairies board has agreed the price for milk for July. A price of 48.25c/L (3.6% butterfat and 3.3%...
N.Ireland
Thunderstorm warning issued for Northern Ireland
The UK Met Office has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Northern Ireland tomorrow (Thursday, August 14). While some...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch beef and sheep farmer survey deadline approaching
AgriSearch is reminding beef and sheep farmers in Northern Ireland that the closing date to participate in its survey is...
Beef
New tool for suckler farmers to boost profit and reduce emissions
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development (AHDB) has launched a new genetic tool that measures the potential of an animal to...
N.Ireland
Forging partnerships ‘investment that has delivered’ – Dairy Council NI
A key remit of the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) is that of forging relationships with likeminded bodies throughout...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm says milk will be collected despite threat of strike action
Dale Farm has said that it is “open to discussions” as the threat of industrial action by some staff hangs...
N.Ireland
In-person DAERA public consultations on draft NI climate plan set to start
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will be holding public consultations over the coming months in relation...
N.Ireland
Call for NI Nitrates Action Plan to be fully funded
Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for Northern Ireland’s new Nitrates Action Plan (NAP) to be adequately funded by the...
N.Ireland
CAFRE open day to highlight productivity for sheep enterprises
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise’s (CAFRE) Hill Farm Centre at Glenwherry is hosting an open day on...
N.Ireland
Farm safety survey: 75% of NI farmers fear being hit by an animal
More farmers are following safer work practices according to new figures from a farm safety survey released by the Department...
