N.Ireland
Very little tillage ground left fallow in 2024
Despite predictions to the contrary made some weeks ago, very little tillage ground has been left fallow in Ireland this...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Autumn calving: Assessing BCS and selecting for SDCT
Although the autumn calving season is still a number of months away, assessing body condition score (BCS) and identifying which...
N.Ireland
Agri-institute delivers positive change across sectors in NI
The chair of Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science (NIIAS) , Jim Freeburn, has confirmed the key role played by...
N.Ireland
Maintaining high quality grass as growth rates continue
Keeping high quality grass in front of cows is essential in order to maintain quality milk production. During the spring...
N.Ireland
Siloking tames torque demand of trailed mixers
Siloking has recognised that one of the issues with the ever increasing size of trailed mixers, is that ever larger...
N.Ireland
Wastewater system in NI is ‘at its limit’ – MLA Sugden
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Claire Sugden has welcomed a commitment that the Ministers for Communities and Infrastructure will...
N.Ireland
Second human case of bird flu reported in US
A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (bird flu) was reported by the Centers for Disease Control...
N.Ireland
New season wool now arriving at the Ulster Wool in Antrim
New season wool is now arriving at the Ulster Wool depot in Co. Antrim. Traditionally, Balmoral Show is the start...
N.Ireland
NI’s dairy sector must grow on a ‘sustainable basis’ – DCNI
Northern Ireland’s dairy sector must be allowed to grow on a sustainable basis, according to a leading industry representative. This...
Agri-Business
Poultry litter powered bioenergy plant opens in Antrim
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir visited the “first facility” in the world to operate...
N.Ireland
Investigations ongoing into Antrim fish kill following slurry discharge
Over 1,100 fish were killed in a Co. Antrim river after reports of slurry being discharged into the water source...
N.Ireland
Scientists: Ireland and UK face ‘a wetter, damper and mouldier future’
Devastating flooding in Ireland and the UK between October 2023 and March 2024 was caused by “human-induced climate change” an...
N.Ireland
Armagh grower commits to growing winter crops only
Co. Armagh cereal grower, Tim McClelland, is maintaining an effective crop rotation by focusing on winter crops only. McClelland said:...
N.Ireland
Tyrone students win ‘Best NI Beef Week Action’
ABP Angus Youth Challenge pupils took part in NI Beef Week for the chance to be featured on Downtown Country’s...
N.Ireland
Farmers must act to improve efficiency levels – Danske Bank
Danske Bank’s head of agribusiness, Rodney Brown, has confirmed a ‘steady as she goes’ perspective for most farm sectors in...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch to host farm walk on red clover establishment
AgriSearch is hosting a farm walk on red clover establishment as part of the ZeroNsile project in partnership with Agri-Food...
N.Ireland
The future of dairy is goat and sheep’s milk – vet
The opportunity to develop a vibrant goat and sheep’s milk sector in Ireland is immense, according to a vet and...
N.Ireland
Beef Shorthorn Society rolls out sire reference scheme
A newly-launched sire reference scheme for the Shorthorn cattle breed will see beef Shorthorn breeders across the UK being offered...
