Dairy
Managing stomach & lungworm in calves in damp, warm conditions
Going from a period of severe heat to a period of rain in a matter of a few days suits...
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Machinery
Krone BiG X celebrates 25 years of production
Forage harvesting has always been a numbers game – the more horses the quicker the job gets done – which...
Rural Life
NSA urges holidaymakers to keep their dogs away from sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has issued a warning to holidaymakers across the UK to be careful of their pets...
Arable
Straw availability in 2025: A tale of two islands
Straw availability on the island of Ireland is very strong at the present time, Co. Derry merchant, Robert Miller has...
Dairy
Farmers welcome ruling on ‘anti-dairy’ cinema ad
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) have welcomed the ruling to uphold complaints against...
Arable
Certified seed potato imports from Scotland to be allowed into EU
Certified seed potato imports from Scotland should be available on the Irish market from 2026 onwards, according to Irish Farmers’...
Agri-Business
Dairy prices soar by 46% across New Zealand
With tight supply and demand margins over the last few months, the New Zealand government body, Stats NZ are reporting...
Agri-Business
Yara reports increased results and ‘record high’ production in Q2
Fertiliser manufacturer Yara has reported that its revenue and other income stood at over $7.5 billion in the first half...
Arable
Premium price for NI grains could ‘link in with farm QA schemes’ – grower
Millers in Northern Ireland should pay a premium price for local grains that are subsequently included in their animal rations,...
Rural Life
‘Tens of thousands’ worth of equipment stolen from Leitrim farmyard
“Tens of thousands” of euro worth of equipment have been stolen from a farmyard in Co. Leitrim, including a van,...
Arable
‘Availability of BYDV-tolerant crops is a game changer’ – agronomist
The arrival of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) tolerance is fast changing the landscape of winter barley production in Ireland,...
Agri-Business
UK records first bluetongue outbreak of 2025/2026 season
Two cattle in Herefordshire have tested positive for bluetongue (BTV-3) following a non-negative pre-movement test. The confirmation was received on...
Agri-Business
Müller invests £45 million in Yew Tree Dairy plant
Müller UK & Ireland has announced plans to invest £45 million into its Skelmersdale milk processing plant following its acquisition...
Arable
International grain harvest continues to gather pace
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that the 2025 grain harvest continues to gather pace across Europe...
N.Ireland
MP: Importing machinery to NI is a ‘financial nightmare’
A spokesperson for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has said that importing machinery into Northern Ireland from Great Britain is...
Agri-Business
Two Welsh brands collaborate on premium butter range
Two renowned Welsh brands have recently collaborated to create a premium range of salted butter. The popular family-run Castle Dairies...
Agri-Business
Defra launches new food strategy for England
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) launched a new food strategy policy which aims to create a...
Beef
US plan to bolster food safety efforts
US secretary of agriculture, Brooke Rollins has this week launched a comprehensive plan to bolster United States Department of Agriculture...
