Beef
‘Nothing can stop spread’ of vector-borne animal diseases from Europe – expert
Bluetongue is the tip of the iceberg in terms of vector-borne animal diseases that are coming in Ireland’s direction. This...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Reminder: Watch out for bloat as spring calving progresses
With plenty of calves now on the ground, farmers will be focusing on health issues such as abomasal bloat. Bloat...
N.Ireland
Reviving the art of letter writing
A new initiative is encouraging people to revive the art of letter writing and the practice of having a pen...
N.Ireland
DAERA engaged in ‘radio silence on key questions’ on bluetongue – UFU
Northern Ireland farmers are in “a state of uncertainty and limbo” regarding bluetongue, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU)....
N.Ireland
Vaccinating flock against bluetongue ‘obvious step to take’ – sheep breeder
Leading EasyCare sheep breeder, Campbell Tweed, vaccinated all his breeding ewes and rams against bluetongue in January. The Co Antrim...
N.Ireland
DAFM should ‘work swiftly’ with NI on bluetongue – ICMSA
The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) should “more proactively communicate with farmers and issue specific advice on how...
N.Ireland
AHDB projects significant drop in UK maize imports
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is projecting a significant fall-off in the level of maize imported into the...
N.Ireland
‘Succession planning has never been more important’ – MP
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland (DAERA) is “asleep at the wheel” in terms of...
Dairy
Lakeland Dairies holds January milk price but introduces ‘input support’
The Lakeland Dairies Board today (Thursday, February 12) confirmed it will hold the price for milk for January. The board...
N.Ireland
Availability of wheat in UK down year-on-year – AHDB
The total availability of wheat in the UK for the 2025/2026 grain trading year has been estimated at 16.138Mt by...
Environment
UFU calls for flexibility on slurry spreading after recent heavy rainfall
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has highlighted the severe challenges that are facing farmers following 28 consecutive days of rainfall....
N.Ireland
New members appointed to CAFRE advisory group
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of four new members...
N.Ireland
No ‘appropriate response’ from NI officials on TB – UFU
There has been no “appropriate response” from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA ) to bovine tuberculosis...
N.Ireland
Watch: Agri sector workers demonstrate in Strasbourg
Workers and trade unions rally in Strasbourg ahead of crucial European Parliament plenary vote. Hundreds of workers and trade unionists...
N.Ireland
LMC endorses new NI farm health and safety campaign
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith, has highlighted the significance of a new farm health and safety...
N.Ireland
NI AD company fined £6,000 after ‘slurry-like’ discharge
A Northern Ireland-based company that runs an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Co. Derry has been fined £6,000 after a...
N.Ireland
British woman aims to milk 10,000 cows in 10 days for charity
By Chris McCullough A British woman is set to embark on a 10-day journey throughout the UK, with a goal...
N.Ireland
Vintage tractors for sale at Northern Ireland auction
Agricultural machinery auctioneer, Cheffins, is coming to Northern Ireland to host a major on-site Vintage and Classic Tractor sale. It...