N.Ireland
Lambs hit record high of £820 at RUAS championships
Over the last eight years, the lamb section at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Beef and Lamb championships has...
N.Ireland
Dairy
RUAS to host emergency bluetongue meeting on Winter Fair
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) is to host an emergency meeting today (Monday, December 1) to assess the potential...
N.Ireland
Suspected bluetongue case ‘hugely concerning’
Given the time of year, the suspected case of bluetongue in Northern Ireland is “surprising and obviously hugely concerning for...
N.Ireland
‘Potentially serious implications’: Heydon responds to bluetongue investigation in NI
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has responded to the investigation of suspected bluetongue cases in...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Correcting cow flow this winter
With cows now in for winter housing and farm roadways quieting down, it is time to address any issues with...
N.Ireland
Suspected cases of bluetongue being investigated in Co. Down
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) vets are investigating the suspicion of bluetongue virus at a holding near...
Arable
Turning potato crop waste into skincare gold in Scotland
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are part of a team looking to turn potato waste into high value compounds that can be used...
N.Ireland
NIFCC unveils new appointments and investment strategy at AGM
The Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification (NIFCC) has reflected on its progress over the past year and announced new roles...
N.Ireland
NI beef and lamb important for local economy – AERA Committee chair
Chair of Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee, Robbie Butler MLA, has highlighted the importance of the...
N.Ireland
MLAs call for EU-UK talks to protect Northern Ireland’s animal health status
Momentum continues to build at Stormont surrounding the attainment of a workable animal health agreement involving London and Brussels. Speaking...
N.Ireland
Muir welcomes new Farm Sustainability Standards
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has welcomed the passing of new farm sustainability standards,...
N.Ireland
Outstanding Charolais heifer wins RUAS Commercial Beef Championship
A striking Charolais beef heifer has won the 2025 Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Commercial Beef Championship. The recent event...
N.Ireland
Inheritance tax changes in UK Budget a ‘token gesture’ – FFA
It has been announced that the £1 million inheritance tax threshold in the UK will be transferable between spouses. However,...
N.Ireland
NI vets urge UK government to clarify access to medicines – BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), alongside key agri-food and animal health bodies, has called on the UK government to clarify...
N.Ireland
UFU: Inheritance tax threshold ‘still not good enough’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that Northern Ireland will still be hit hardest by the new inheritance tax...
Beef
How to harness the inquisitive nature of calves to drive performance
The inquisitive nature of calves can be used to drive performance rates in the period from birth to weaning, according...
Arable
Scientists discover natural defence mechanism to BYDV
Rothamsted scientists have identified a natural, in-built, defence mechanism against Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) in a heritage variety of...
N.Ireland
NI farmers urged to check BVD statuses to avoid herd closures
Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) is encouraging farmers to check that all calves are tested promptly for bovine...
