Grass
Broadleaf weeds reportedly a challenge for NI grasslands in 2026
Agricultural contractors in Northern Ireland are confirming that broadleaf weeds in grassland are becoming a major challenge in 2026. These...
grassland
Environment
Trials show environmental risks of turning grassland into arable
Field trials have confirmed the environmental risks linked to the conversion of permanent or improved grassland to arable farming. The...
Environment
Want to know how to increase yields with lower inputs of N?
Higher plant diversity in agricultural grasslands increases yields with lower inputs of nitrogen fertiliser. That is the main finding of...
N.Ireland
New spot-spraying weed control system targeting Ireland and UK
A computer-operated spot-spraying system, specifically designed to target individual weeds in grass swards, is now available in Ireland and the...
N.Ireland
Grassland carbon credits likely to be higher than other crops
The value of carbon credits linked to grass will be extremely high, relative to those associated with other land use...
Agri-Business
Mole Valley Farmers launches Soil-to-Silage grassland service
Mole Valley Farmers has launched a Soil-to-Silage service with the aim of helping livestock farmers get the most nutritional value...
Environment
£3.3m project aims to 'eliminate dependence' on nitrogen fertilisers
A new £3.3 million, UK government backed, research project has been launched to test a new approach to grassland farming...
N.Ireland
Review recommends update to CAFRE nutrient calculators
A review has recommended that nutrient calculators developed by College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) should remain the...
Beef
Sodium recommended in grassland fertiliser scenarios
Sodium has been recommended as an integral component of all grassland (grazing and silage) fertiliser programmes. The benefits of the...
Arable
Most UK soils deficient in key nutrients – NRM
A major survey has revealed that two thirds of all UK soils are deficient in the key nutrients of magnesium,...
Environment
Purple Horizons Nature Recovery Project wins Public Sector Award
A Natural England-funded nature recovery project on heathlands in the West Midlands has won the Public Sector Award at the...
Agri-Business
Kuhn appoints two new product marketing specialists
Agricultural machinery manufacturer Kuhn has announced the appointment of two new product marketing specialists. Rhodri Jenkins has joined the company’s...
Agri Politics
NSA to promote grassland as COP27 continues
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is looking forward to increasing awareness and appreciation of the benefits of...
Machinery
Pottinger launches its new centre-swath rake
Pottinger has added the new TOP 882 C rake to its range of centre-swath rakes. The machine delivers a working...
Agri-Business
Farm machinery production costs – the only way is up
Farm machinery production costs have risen by between 15% and 20% over the past year within a very frenetic marketplace....
N.Ireland
Farmers in Northern Ireland urged to apply for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging all eligible farmers to apply for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) without...
Agri-Business
Pottinger launches new belt-type rake for grassland range
Grassland specialist Pottinger has added yet another new product to its grassland range - the new MERGENTO VT 9220 belt-type...
Environment
Predicted weather patterns indicate further water pollution from agriculture
A study of river water quality during one of the UK’s wettest ever winters shows a massive increase in agricultural...