Beef
Drought drives reduction in NZ cattle and sheep numbers
Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has released its annual stock number survey, showing a notable decline in both sheep...
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N.Ireland
UK survey seeks farmers’ views on regenerative agriculture
Farmers from across the UK are being asked for their thoughts on regenerative agriculture and and what exactly the term...
Machinery
Latest Matrix precision drill goes lightweight
Among the updates and innovations announced by Grimme earlier this month, there was news of an overhaul of the Matrix...
Rural Life
Tiree: Millhouse hostel and farmhouse hits the market for £550k
Millhouse hostel and Millhouse farmhouse on the island of Tiree, Scotland, has been brought to the market by DM Hall...
Agri-Business
Farmers could be 'missing out on thousands' through ISAs - NFU Mutual
Rural insurer NFU Mutual has warned farmers in their 50s and 60s that they could be “missing out on thousands...
Agri-Business
Interim chair of Red Tractor receives 'Lifetime Achievement Award'
The interim chair of Red Tractor, Alistair Mackintosh, said today (Monday, August 19) that he was “humbled” to receive a...
N.Ireland
Survey: UK farmers slow to introduce GHG mitigation measures
Some livestock farmers in the UK have expressed an unwillingness to adopt greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation measures. This is according...
Sheep
80 sheep die during export by air from Australia to Indonesia
Approximately 80 sheep have died on an air freight consignment from Australia to Indonesia, a body representing Australia’s livestock export sector has...
Dairy
Dairy processors urged to 'step up' for farmers - farm org
Processors have been urged by a major farming organisation to “step up and play their part” for dairy farmers in...
Agri-Business
Later first cut silages show effect of poor weather - ForFarmers
This year’s first cut silage samples show a huge difference in the quality of silages harvested early (March, April and...
Beef
HCC beef project extended to Gwynedd and Anglesey farmers
A new pilot project that aims to help beef producers save money is now searching for suitable farmers from Gwynedd...
Agri-Business
Farm meeting to focus on optimising livestock performance through grazing
An on-farm meeting organised by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is set to focus on optimising livestock performance...
N.Ireland
Limited supply will determine international sheep market trends
A contraction in supplies will be the key factor in determining international sheep market trends over the coming months. Lamb...
N.Ireland
Controlling lameness issues before the autumn closes in
While some farmers are focusing on securing a third cut of silage and getting fertiliser out, lameness control needs to...
N.Ireland
Supplying milk at a premium for Gruyere cheese with strict protocol
By Chris McCullough Dating back to medieval times, Gruyere is one of the most famous cheeses in the world, and...
Sheep
Sheep worrying is an 'escalating problem' for sheep farmers - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is issuing a renewed call for urgent action to address the “escalating...
Rural Life
40 finalists revealed for 2024 Young Farmers' Club awards
40 finalists have been shortlisted for the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC) 2024 YFC Achiever Awards. Stars of...
N.Ireland
Machinery Focus: Does Fendt appeal to the smaller farmer?
Fendt itself does not pretend that it will match the requirements of all farmers, especially when it comes to price,...
