N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies announces milk price for September supplies
The Lakeland Dairies Board has decided on a price for milk supplied in September. A base price of 34c/L at...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Two-thirds of potato crop yet to be harvested
Wilson’s Country is confirming that two-thirds of this year’s potato crop has yet to be harvested around the country. The...
N.Ireland
Forest owners want ban on timber with bark amid concern for ‘disaster’
A group of forest owners has issued a strong warning of the potential for a “national disaster” should a “destructive”...
N.Ireland
What age should replacement ewes be first mated at?
While lambing replacement ewes at one-year-old is a common practice in many flocks, some farmers prefer to first lamb replacements...
N.Ireland
AHDB and UK govt promote red meat and dairy exports at Anuga
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and the UK government are working together to promote UK red meat and...
N.Ireland
Tyrone farmer convicted for failing to present animals for TB testing
A farmer from Dungannon, Co. Tyrone has been convicted for failing to present all animals for tuberculosis (TB) testing. Ian...
N.Ireland
Kuhn launches new folding power harrow
As alternatives to ploughing gain popularity, implement makers, such as Kuhn Farm Machinery, are having to build flexibility into their...
N.Ireland
Research: Solid flooring systems reduce ammonia emission levels
Research carried out in Denmark has confirmed that solid flooring systems will help to reduce ammonia emission levels from livestock...
N.Ireland
No dairy business can ‘survive’ current milk prices – Sugden
East Derry MLA, Claire Sugden, has said dairy farmers cannot continue to lose money on milk and that few businesses...
N.Ireland
75% of Danish farmers involved in tillage
Tillage is one of the most important sectors within Danish agriculture with 75% of the country’s farmers growing cereal crops....
Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: Deutz Fahr demo day brings marque to its market
A tractor might impress with its appearance in a showroom and on the web, but to get the reality of...
N.Ireland
New JCB loadalls to feature at Agritechnica
JCB is the latest company to give notice of the new machines it is launching a this year’s Agritechnica, as...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigates theft of 11 calves in Derry
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that investigations are underway after 11 calves were reported stolen from...
N.Ireland
Pope Francis calls for support on abandonment of fossil fuels
Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, Pope Francis has called for support for the transition towards clean...
Agri-Business
First sighting of Pottinger VT5000 combo in Ireland
The Aerosem VT5000 drill was created by Pottinger to meet the demands of smaller high horsepower (hp) tractors that did...
N.Ireland
All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships set for Down this weekend
The All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships are set to place in Co. Down on Saturday (October 7). This year’s championships are...
N.Ireland
Rural Northern Ireland facing ‘double-edged sword’ with cost of living
Northern Ireland is facing a “double-edged sword” in rural areas between the current cost of living crisis and “lack of...
Environment
Rural Resilience Project to help NI farmers with climate change
Northern Ireland Environmental Link (NIEL) has announced its Rural Resilience Project, which “supports progress towards sustainable agriculture by providing information...
