N.Ireland
NFU Mutual urges NI farmers to check electrical systems
NFU Mutual is urging farmers in Northern Ireland to have checks carried out on their electrical systems this winter following a sharp rise in farm fires. The insurer’s first Farm...
Winter
Beef
Farmers in New Zealand told to prepare as winter arrives
With the arrival of winter in June in New Zealand, farmers are being encouraged to prepare adverse weather plans which...
Agri-Business
Farmers urged to secure winter bedding supplies amid sawdust shortage
Farmers are being urged to secure winter bedding supplies as the sawdust shortage hits its peak. Managing director of EnviroSystems,...
N.Ireland
Getting silage analysed before winter housing
Farmers keen to ensure that their cows will get the best out of the silage they have harvested in recent...
Beef
Preparing for the cold weather coming
The mild weather this back end looks set to leave, with cold weather, ice and some snow forecast for this...
Agri-Business
Spring Barley sees a boost while area of wheat planted continues to decline
The area of wheat planted in Great Britain has continued to decline while the area of spring barley planted last...
N.Ireland
Is your farm ready for winter?
As snow falls across the region, Department of Agriculture (DAERA) advisors have warned that spending time preparing for winter could...
N.Ireland
Is your farm ready for winter?
As snow falls across the region, Department of Agriculture (DAERA) advisors have warned that spending time preparing for winter could...
N.Ireland
Poll results: Almost 40% of farmers fear fodder shortage this winter
Poor weather across the island has left many farmers facing a very bleak winter, with significant numbers already concerned that...
N.Ireland
Poll results: Almost 40% of farmers fear fodder shortage this winter
Poor weather across the island has left many farmers facing a very bleak winter, with significant numbers already concerned that...
Rural Life
10 ways to lower your home energy bills this winter
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has some advice to help people save money on their home energy bills this winter. A...
Rural Life
Is your farm ready for a freezing cold winter?
Freezing weather conditions affects farming in several ways and to help give advice to farmers on what to do in...
Beef
Feed mills expecting strong demand for fodder extender rations this winter
The forecast of a significant silage shortfall in the west over the coming winter months has prompted feed compounders in...
Grass
Plenty of planning to do for the remainder of the grazing season
As autumn draws in, there is plenty of planning to do for the remainder of the grazing season and indeed...
Dairy
Handy tips to keep milking equipment from freezing
With severe frost promised this weekend, freezing weather conditions can affect farming in several ways. The problem of freezing of...
Rural Life
Here's how to make your farm safer over the winter months
With winter comes colder weather, often freezing in Ireland, therefore it is important to ensure that all machinery on the...
Beef
14 top tips to ensure your winter housing is safe
With winter on the way; it’s time to carry out a last minute check on winter housing for livestock. Keep...
