Sheep
Sheep genetics project releases final results
The latest results from the RamCompare project have seen a re-ranking of some rams based on their carcase weight estimated...
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Agri-Business
EoEFC: Decision makers, ground-breakers and risk-takers to take centrestage
The East of England Farming Conference (EoEFC) is excited to announce a solid line-up of speakers for its fourth annual...
Dairy
Proactive grazing management reaps rewards on Limavady farm
The summer drought didn’t hold back Northern Irish dairy farmer Andrew Dale. Despite the challenging conditions, the farm’s heavy ground...
Dairy
Proactive grazing management reaps rewards on Limavady farm
The summer drought didn’t hold back Northern Irish dairy farmer Andrew Dale. Despite the challenging conditions, the farm’s heavy ground...
Arable
Roundup: Calls for a limit to UK glyphosate use
British organic charity, the Soil Association, has called for a limit to be imposed on the use of Roundup in...
Machinery
350hp prototype ‘systems tractor’ is the new ‘beast from the east’
It appears that Gomselmash – the machinery manufacturer from the Republic of Belarus – is developing a new ‘systems tractor’. Gomselmash claims to...
Pig/Poultry
Egg price increase 'desperately needed' as producers are pushed to the brink
Free range egg producers are calling for an immediate increase in the price they receive for their eggs as the...
Machinery
CNH appoints senior ex AGCO man as new CEO
CNH Industrial (encompassing New Holland and Case IH among other brands) has appointed a senior ex AGCO employee as its...
Arable
Scottish harvest: Grain quality good but yields mixed and straw short
Mid-season harvest reports from around Scotland suggest a mixed bag for the country’s cereal growers. The hot, dry weather during...
Machinery
3,000km in a 70-year-old Zetor
Martin Havelka is something of a legend among Czech tractor fans. For three years he has been undertaking adventures in...
Beef
First consignment of Northern Irish beef lands in the Philippines
The first consignment of Northern Irish beef under the new trade agreement has arrived in the Philippines and is now on...
Arable
BASIS: 40 years of setting standards for UK farming
Standard setting, training and auditing organisation, BASIS Registration, is celebrating its 40th year of service to agricultural and related industries...
Arable
Chinese buyers explore further UK trade opportunities
Chinese cereal buyers have made a special visit to the UK to explore new opportunities for importing wheat and barley...
Agri-Business
Tractor stolen in overnight raid in Co. Kildare
A tractor has purportedly been stolen in Co. Kildare in recent days. The tractor – believed to be a Deutz-Fahr...
Agri-Business
Tractor stolen in overnight raid in Co. Kildare
A tractor has purportedly been stolen in Co. Kildare in recent days. The tractor – believed to be a Deutz-Fahr...
Agri-Business
Chief vet and renowned physicist to speak at RCVS Fellowship Day
The chief veterinary officer and an author, broadcaster and professor of physics are set to address the Royal College of...
Agri-Business
£6 million awarded to explore impact of pesticides and chemicals
Researchers have been awarded £6 million to investigate the effects of potentially hazardous chemicals, such as pesticides, on UK habitats...
N.Ireland
Farmer convicted of 3 animal movement charges
A farmer was convicted of three animal movement offences at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, August 13). These comprised one...
