N.Ireland
‘Rural crime is more than farm theft’ – MLA
The East Derry MLA, Claire Sugden has said that rural crime must be understood as more than thefts from farms,...
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N.Ireland
Factory quotes: Further price reductions for Ploughing week
This week’s factory quotes for beef cattle have seen processors move to reduce their price offerings again this week. The...
N.Ireland
Autumn calving: Preventing pneumonia ahead of calving
The next couple of weeks are crucial in getting prepared for the arrival of calves for autumn calving herds, for...
Dairy
Ensuring that weanling and in-calf heifers are on target
Weighing and acting on underweight heifers and heifer calves should be on the agenda, especially as the weather turns a...
N.Ireland
Anticipated 580hp tractor from Rostselmash announced
The sale of Buhler Industries, which owned Versatile, to Basak Traktor of Turkey, did not dampen the ambition of Rostselmash...
Agri-Business
Will Ireland by exporting fodder to the UK this winter?
Irish farmers could potentially be exporting fodder supplies to England this winter as supplies run tight. Parts of Ireland struggled...
N.Ireland
The Tipperary farm at the centre of the Kingfishr story
A dairy farm in the Irish music stronghold of north Co. Tipperary, on the border with Limerick, is at the...
Dairy
Ensuring milk fever is not an issue for autumn calving cows
Milk fever (hypocalcemia) is a metabolic disorder where the cow’s blood calcium levels drop, typically within 24 hours after calving....
N.Ireland
US dairy farm adds value selling culled cow meat and hosting tours
By Chris McCullough Adding value to dairy farms is a common trend across the world with many selling milk, cheese,...
N.Ireland
Watch: How UK farmers are fighting fires with rainwater tanks
A community rallying together in rural England to help put out a fire on a neighbour’s farm has sparked innovation...
Rural Life
Scottish Organic Producers Association appoints new chair
Scottish Organic Producers Association (SOPA) has appointed Jean McLean as its new chairperson, following five years working as a director...
N.Ireland
New patterns of BVD present in Northern Ireland – AHWNI
Recent test results have proven a significant change in the patterns of bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD), according to Animal Health...
N.Ireland
DUP MP accuses Sinn Féin of ‘kicking farmers when they’re down’ in NI
A DUP MP has accused Sinn Féin of “abandoning Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector and kicking farmers when they’re down”. Carla...
Government
Defra forms all female-led team after reshuffle
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has received two new appointments, following Keir Starmer’s recent reshuffle of...
Agri-Business
New Zealand beef and lamb outlook ‘positive’, but risk of headwinds
Prices for New Zealand red meat are currently ar record levels and are forecast to stay strong in the coming...
N.Ireland
Over £3.2m to support nature recovery projects in Northern Ireland
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has earmarked over £3.2 million to support nature recovery projects in...
Beef
Urgent action needed to tackle illegal meat imports - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed concerns over a report indicating that significant volumes of meat are being illegally...
N.Ireland
DAERA publishes data on farm performance in NI
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published data on farm performance in Northern Ireland. ‘Northern Ireland...
