Rural Life
'Dry, hot and sunny' weather forecast...but for how long?
As a second summer heatwave kicks in across the nation, many areas are seeing restricted grass growth due to a...
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Agri-Business
World Biogas Association joins Climate and Clean Air Coalition...is your AD plant up to scratch?
The World Biogas Association has this week announced it will join the United Nations Environment Programme’s Climate and Clean Air Coalition...
Agri Politics
NFU president to meet Prime Minister Theresa May this week
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has announced that she will meet the Prime Minister at Downing Street this...
Dairy
What effect have rising dairy prices had on sales?
Dairy prices have been rising steadily over the past couple of years, increasing the value of retail sales, according to the...
Agri-Business
Graindex: Cutting out the middle man when it comes to grain sales
Want to cut out the middle man, sell your own grain directly and take the price you want? That’s ‘Graindex’...
Arable
Skyscrapers of wheat and oilseed rape made of steel…what’s new in crop varieties
New varieties are a highlight of the ‘Cereals’ event for many. Breeders showcase the best they have to offer, as...
N.Ireland
Co. Tyrone mart-goer killed in tragic incident involving a cow
An elderly farmer has died following a tragic incident at Clogher Valley Farmers’ Market in Co. Tyrone yesterday at its...
N.Ireland
Co. Tyrone mart-goer killed in tragic incident involving a cow
An elderly farmer has died following a tragic incident at Clogher Valley Farmers’ Market in Co. Tyrone yesterday at its...
Grass
Soil testing survey reveals important grassland fertility trends
The end of March this year was marked by the successful completion of the European Exceptional Adjustment Aid (EAA) funded...
Grass
Soil testing survey reveals important grassland fertility trends
The end of March this year was marked by the successful completion of the European Exceptional Adjustment Aid (EAA) funded...
Grass
Timothy should be included in most grass seed mixes
Timothy should not be overlooked as a species of grass that can be included in seed mixes under Irish conditions,...
Grass
Timothy should be included in most grass seed mixes
Timothy should not be overlooked as a species of grass that can be included in seed mixes under Irish conditions,...
Dairy
Glanbia pulls out of LacPatrick merger talks
Major Irish milk processor Glanbia has formally pulled out of talks to merge with rival LacPatrick Dairies. In a statement...
Dairy
Glanbia pulls out of LacPatrick merger talks
Major Irish milk processor Glanbia has formally pulled out of talks to merge with rival LacPatrick Dairies. In a statement...
Government
Highland Show: Lord Duncan hails 'golden age' of agri innovation
Celebrating his first year in office, UK Government minister Lord Duncan visited innovators and scientists leading the way in high-tech...
N.Ireland
Lambing losses estimated at record levels for 2018
According to an assessment carried out by the National Fallen Stock Company (NFSCo), UK sheep mortality during the 2018 lambing...
N.Ireland
Lambing losses estimated at record levels for 2018
According to an assessment carried out by the National Fallen Stock Company (NFSCo), UK sheep mortality during the 2018 lambing...
N.Ireland
Lambing losses estimated at record levels for 2018
According to an assessment carried out by the National Fallen Stock Company (NFSCo), UK sheep mortality during the 2018 lambing...
