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
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...
Machinery
Kaweco tankers and loaders take a bow as factory closes
Royal Reesink is primarily a distributor of agricultural equipment throughout Europe and the rest of the world and is also...
N.Ireland
DAERA extends CNCC chair and deputy chair application deadline
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for applications for a new chair and...
N.Ireland
BYDV risk to newly planted cereal crops in NI
Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) once again poses a threat to newly planted cereal crops in Northern Ireland, according to...
Dairy
Dale Farm: Focus is ‘firmly on sustainability’ for growth
The future focus for Dale Farm, the Northern Ireland-headquartered co-op, is “firmly on sustainability which will be pivotal to growth,”...
N.Ireland
£15,000 of funding announced for NI farming group
The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) has announced £170,000 of new support for nine farming groups in England, Scotland, and NI,...
Dairy
More dairy intake in care homes could save health system £700k
The potential role of high-protein, high calcium dairy foods as a preventative measure to reduce the cost of falls among...
Dairy
Dosing cows as they come in for the housing period
Dosing cows as they come in for housing is essential, as when cows and cattle are indoors, it is the...
N.Ireland
Michelin UltraFlex tyres for NH’s flagship combine
Michelin is launching two new CerexBib tyre sizes which have been specially designed for the New Holland CR11 combine harvester,...
N.Ireland
Research vessel to monitor blue green algae on Lough Neagh
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that a research vessel will help in the monitoring...
N.Ireland
Growing pumpkins for the Halloween market in Armagh
Co. Armagh-based vegetable and fresh produce processer, Gilfresh Produce, has grown 150ac of pumpkins within its own farming operation this...
Arable
Big drill for large farms from Lemken
The latest drill from Lemken is unashamedly aimed at the top end of the market where large-scale farmers have the...
N.Ireland
Call on minister to prioritise organic farming
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) has written to the Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner,...
N.Ireland
‘Vital refurbishment’ completed at Omagh vet lab
Northern Ireland’s Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has said that its veterinary laboratories in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, have resumed full...
N.Ireland
Vogelsang introduces lighter BlackBird booms
The advent of surface level slurry application led to large number of companies bringing their own boom designs to the...
N.Ireland
Burning Hen debut for Steyr Plus mid-range models
The Austrian Burning Hen Festival is promoted by its organisers as a focal point for everyone who wants to challenge...