N.Ireland
Northern Ireland's livestock processing sector needs weighing procedures that are transparent and consistent, the UFU has said.
Northern Ireland is falling behind on 2030 nature protection targets according to a new report from the Northern Ireland Environment Link.
Arable
Recent days have seen global grain prices start to ease with a number of fundamental factors coming into play.
Agri-Business
Farmers were left without subsidised payments after the window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) closed within six hours of opening
Machinery
Steyr is currently involved in a research project exploring the viability of hydrogen-powered tractors alongside on-farm hydrogen production.
Two Co. Down plough men will represent Northern Ireland at the 2027 World Championships, due to take place in Kenya next December.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published its final update for harvest 2026 in the UK.
Dairy
The September edition of the monthly Border and Lakeland show and sale saw a top price of 3,700gns this week.
A 500-year-old Warrington-based farm that has been run by the same family for hundreds of years is undergoing a rebrand.
Keeping an eye on young stock in the final few weeks of grazing is important to ensure cattle achieve their target housing weights.
Rural Life
As the 2026 harvest comes to a close, farmers are trying new ways to improve their soil health after a long dry summer.
Beef
A new midge-borne virus that has been infecting cattle across Europe has been detected in cattle in the British Isles.
A new study by Rothamsted Research suggests that conservation tillage's impact on emissions is more complex than previously thought.
This year is the 15th anniversary of the Wheat Initiative (WI), which co-ordinates research into the world's most important cereal crop.
A farmer from Co. Antrim has been convicted at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court for a water pollution offence.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging vets to be ‘prepared and united’ in tackling national animal disease threats.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Boards (AHDB) is pushing for more international showcasing of British farming
DAERA's management of Northern Ireland’s protected sites for nature is being investigated by the Office of Environmental Protection.
The potential role of alternative forages within livestock production systems is the subject of a research study by AFBI.
New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra has announced plans to invest NZ$1 billion (£420 million) to expand its protein manufacturing network.
International grain prices are in a limbo state, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB).
Clarkson's Farm
Thames Valley Police has confirmed that sheep reported stolen from Jeremy Clarkson's farm were actually miscounted by staff.
AHDB is inviting suckler beef producers to beef and lamb events aimed at strengthening herd performance and improving business.
