N.Ireland
NI agricultural shows urged to avail of cross-border funding
Agricultural show societies in Northern Ireland are being urged to avail of the cross border funding sources that are now...
Sheep
N.Ireland
Demand for EasyCare bloodlines opening up overseas markets – farmer
This year’s six-week lambing season for Co. Antrim-based, EasyCare sheep farmer Campbell Tweed peaked on April 27. The day in...
Beef
Scottish MP urges farmers to vaccinate against bluetongue
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today (Friday, July 4) backed calls for farmers to vaccinate their livestock against...
N.Ireland
Breeder’s Choice Summer Selection sale kicks off later
The Breeder’s Choice Summer Selection Sale kicks off later (Friday, July 4) at 7:00p.m under the UK-based livestock traders, Harrison...
N.Ireland
Discussions on bespoke NI sheep support package to continue
Discussions aimed at delivering a bespoke sheep support package for sheep farmers in Northern Ireland are to continue over the...
N.Ireland
£1bn for UK biosecurity centre to tackle animal diseases
Britain’s ability to prevent a future pandemic has been significantly enhanced today (Tuesday, June 24) with the announcement of a...
N.Ireland
Sheep NI will ‘particularly suit’ visitors from Co. Donegal – NSA
Large numbers of visitors from Donegal are expected to attend the upcoming Sheep NI event, taking place in Co. Derry,...
Sheep
Dog walker compensates farmer following sheep attack
A man whose dogs terrified a farmer’s flock of sheep will pay compensation to the farmer following a community resolution,...
N.Ireland
US tariffs sap ‘strength of global wool markets’ – Ulster Wool Group
Wool markets have weakened slightly over recent weeks, primarily on the back of additional trade tariffs introduced by the US....
N.Ireland
CAFRE models cutting ammonia emissions on beef & sheep farms
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)...
Beef
Major lift in cattle and lamb slaughter in Australia
Australia’s red meat sector has recorded a significant lift in cattle and lamb slaughter volumes in the first quarter of...
Sheep
New law to tackle livestock worrying moves forward
A new law which will help tackle livestock worrying by giving police more powers and extending the places and animals...
N.Ireland
2025 wool shearing season is underway in Northern Ireland
Ulster Wool Group has confirmed to Agriland that new wool shearing season fleeces are starting to arrive at its Muckamore...
Agri-Business
Kepak links up with MBW to boost female factory roles
Kepak and Meat Business Women (MBW) have partnered on a new pilot programme to support the progression of women working...
N.Ireland
NI farmers advised to use up UK livestock tags before they become ‘obsolete’ in June
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Monday, May 12) advised farmers in Northern Ireland to...
N.Ireland
Host nation sought for World Butchers’ Challenge
With the success of the 2025 World Butchers’ Challenge (WBC) still fresh in everyone’s minds, it’s time to look ahead....
Agri-Business
New Zealand ratio of sheep per person drops to 4.5:1 – govt
The ratio of sheep per person in New Zealand is reportedly on the decline, with new figures from the New...
Sheep
Police Scotland conduct investigations into two dog attacks
Police Scotland has appealed for information after livestock were killed and injured in two separate dog attacks in the Scottish...
