N.Ireland
Grimme launches new two-row harvester
At a recent launch in Germany, Grimme presented the EVO 280, a two-row potato bunker-harvester featuring new MultiCrop intake. This...
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N.Ireland
DAERA messaging on blue-green algae must be more regular – MLA
East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has called for better messaging from government departments and local councils about the current risks...
Agri-Business
'Serious collision' between tractor and motorcycle near Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a “serious collision” which occurred on the A59 at...
N.Ireland
The uses of soil aeration in grassland farming
Soil aeration has long been recognised as a technique that will deliver improved drainage and enhanced root growth in a...
Agri-Business
Sussex body fined after dog walker struck by tree suffers brain injury
A body that manages a major forest in East Sussex has been fined £8,000 after a husband and wife out...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm raises almost £10k for Cancer Focus NI through tractor run
Dale Farm has raised nearly £10,000 for its charity partner, Cancer Focus NI, following a tractor and truck run at...
N.Ireland
Major UK potato exhibition planned for early September
The organisers of a major UK potato exhibition and field demonstration have confirmed a strong Irish interest in the event....
Rural Life
Over 135 RSABI competitors to take part in Great Glen Challenge
The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) is thanking its over 135 competitors, and support team members, who are set...
N.Ireland
FFA calls for end of the farm residency criterion within FQAS
Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for the removal of the four farm residency criterion within the Farm Quality Assurance...
N.Ireland
Smallest feed wheat crop in EU since 2018 on the horizon
The very wet conditions that have impacted across many countries this summer have combined to deliver the smallest feed wheat...
Arable
NFU urges arable farmers to complete 2024 harvest survey
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is urging arable members to share their data in its 2024 NFU Harvest Survey. The...
Sheep
Graphic images: Sheep found dead from crossbow-like weapon
Agricultural cooperative Dachie Livestock has said one of its sheep was killed with “either a crossbow/bow and arrow or similar...
Agri-Business
ProCam appoints new UK technical and services manager
Agronomy firm ProCam has appointed Simon Francis as its new UK technical and services manager. In his new role, Francis...
Agri-Business
€700m Dutch scheme approved for farmers to close livestock sites
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €700 million Dutch scheme to compensate farmers for voluntarily...
Agri Politics
Increase UK self-sufficiency to boost food security - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is seeking to highlight the importance of upholding and increasing the nation’s self-sufficiency levels to...
Beef
Aldi invests £3 billion in British beef suppliers
Aldi has announced that it is set to invest £3 billion with British beef suppliers over the next five years...
N.Ireland
Winter OSR and barley harvest almost wrapped up in NI
The winter oilseed rape (OSR) and barley harvest is almost completed across most of Northern Ireland, according to Christopher Gill,...
Agri-Business
NFU Mutual £70k donation to boost NFU Education initiatives
The education branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Education) has said a £70,000 donation from NFU Mutual Chartiable Trust...
