Machinery
John Deere set for precision farming and cabin upgrades in 2027
John Deere has focused on precision farming systems and cabin ergonomics for their model year 2027 (MY27) tractors. Details on...
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N.Ireland
NI Assembly hears calls for greater all-island cooperation on poultry litter
Poultry litter is, possibly, the most effective source of organic manure available to Irish grassland and tillage farmers. It contains...
N.Ireland
DAFM urged to ensure movement of poultry manure from NI
The Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture has called on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) to make...
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...
N.Ireland
Minister: No structural changes to AFBI after review
The Agri‑Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has welcomed the publication today (Friday, June 12) of the Department of Agriculture, Environment...
Arable
Horsch takes stake in spot spraying tech firm
The demands on effective crop care are intensifying with active agents being withdrawn, costs rising, and resistance becoming an increasingly...
N.Ireland
Beef farmers ‘can’t be green if they are in the red’ – CAFRE senior manager
Beef producers in Northern Ireland must be allowed to achieve realistic levels of economic sustainability on an ongoing basis, a...
Agri-Business
SFI funding 'may not stretch far enough' - CLA
The £240 million budget for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2026 is “unlikely to meet expected demand”, according to the...
N.Ireland
UFU launches ‘Where is your beef from?’ World Cup campaign
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has launched its 'Where is your beef from?' campaign to coincide with the FIFA World...
Beef
NZ sheep and beef farm profit expected to jump 96% year-on-year
New Zealand sheep and beef farm profit is expected to increase 96% to NZ$287,600 per farm for the 2025/2026 year....
Arable
Mixed outlook for GB crops as barley area falls
There was a sharp (12%) year-on-year fall in the area of barley for harvest 2026 in Great Britain (GB), according...
Rural Life
2 more agriculture students awarded Kaleb Cooper bursaries
‘Clarkson’s Farm’ star Kaleb Cooper has helped two more students with his agriculture bursary for the Royal Agricultural University (RAU)....
Arable
NFU calls for CBAM to be postponed to ease fertiliser cost pressures
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on the UK government to postpone the introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment...
Agri-Business
Defra announces £240m budget for SFI 2026
A total of £240 million will be distributed to successful applicants of this year’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, according...
Agri-Business
Origin Enterprises reports revenue growth ‘despite continued volatility’
Origin Enterprises, the international agri-services group, has reported revenue growth to €1.63 billion in the nine months to April 30....
N.Ireland
Sofina Foods: ‘Small number’ of NI pig contracts won’t be renewed
Sofina Foods has confirmed that a “small number” of Northern Ireland pig supply contracts will not be renewed at the...
Beef
Rising use of obesity medications ‘good news’ for red meat sector – LMC
The increased use of appetite-suppressing, obesity medications can be developed into a good news story for the red meat industries,...
N.Ireland
UFU seeks ministerial meeting over future of NI pig producers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is seeking an urgent meeting with Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir...