N.Ireland
NI sheep farmers ‘need parity’ on financial supports available in south – breeder
The importance of retaining sheep numbers in hill areas in both Northern Ireland and Great Britain has been emphasised by...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Watch out for bloat in your herd this summer
During the second half of the grazing season, pastures are often lush and high in legume content which, if not...
N.Ireland
Complete a fodder budget as second-cut silage gets underway
Second cut silage fields are either closed off for silage or getting harvested over this spell of good weather and...
N.Ireland
NFU Mutual apologises, pays Co. Antrim farmer in insurance claim u-turn
By Chris McCullough A Northern Ireland dairy farmer has received an apology from one of the UK’s leading rural insurers, NFU...
N.Ireland
Threat of midge, tick-borne disease ‘has never been greater’ – researcher
Vaccines developed in the future will play in a key role in maintaining animal health standards and combatting diseases, according...
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to take extra care during silage season
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is urging farmers and contractors to take extra care when carrying...
N.Ireland
Kawasaki introduces SE options pack for ATVs
The Brute Force family of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from Kawasaki are topped out by the 750cc machines, which produce 51hp...
N.Ireland
AgNav takes top sustainability honours at UK award ceremony
AgNav, the online sustainability platform for Irish farmers, has been awarded ‘Sustainability Initiative of the Year’ at the Grocer Gold...
N.Ireland
Over 70 farmers join dairy calf-to-beef farm walk
Over 70 farmers attended a GrassCheck farm walk on the farm of James Henderson near Kilkeel, Co. Down recently. James...
N.Ireland
Suckler farm benefits from groups with other farmers
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently launched new Suckler Cow Fertility Themed Groups to help farmers...
Arable
Expressions of interest open for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme
Expressions of interest for two schemes under the overarching Horticulture Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland have opened. The scheme aims...
N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer convicted of ‘causing unnecessary suffering to an animal’
A Co. Armagh farmer has been convicted at Newry Court of five animal welfare charges. Tiernan McMullen (23) of Granary...
Arable
Demand for malting barley on the rise in UK – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has highlighted a rise in demand for malting barley in the UK. Barley...
N.Ireland
CAFRE reminder not to cut hedges or trees in closed period
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland has issued a reminder to farmers and landowners...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool Group: ‘Significant increase’ in fleece deliveries expected
Fleece deliveries to Ulster Wool Group grading depot at Muckamore in Co. Antrim are ahead of this time last year,...
N.Ireland
Record entry of sheep at Omagh Show 2025
A record entry of almost 1,200 animals competed in the sheep classes at Omagh Show 2025, with judging continuing until...
N.Ireland
NI agricultural shows urged to avail of cross-border funding
Agricultural show societies in Northern Ireland are being urged to avail of the cross border funding sources that are now...
N.Ireland
Grass-clover: Key to growing 15t DM/ha and reducing nitrogen
A huge topic of discussion at Moorepark ’25 open day was laying down strategies to grow 15t dry matter (DM)/ha,...