Rural Life
Competition offers the chance to 'turn the school into a farm' for a day
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has launched its ‘Farmvention’ competition – a challenge which aims to bring together farming and...
Latest Stories
N.Ireland
Cows and calves stolen from field in Armagh
Police are investigating the theft of livestock from a field in Co. Armagh are appealing for information. The 10 cows...
N.Ireland
Cows and calves stolen from field in Armagh
Police are investigating the theft of livestock from a field in Co. Armagh are appealing for information. The 10 cows...
N.Ireland
Cows and calves stolen from field in Armagh
Police are investigating the theft of livestock from a field in Co. Armagh are appealing for information. The 10 cows...
Agri Politics
Batters' message to Government: 'British farmers are able to deliver'
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters will put British food and farming at the top of the agenda at...
Machinery
New chief to head up sales, marketing and service at New Holland UK
Pat Smith has joined New Holland as business director for the UK and Republic of Ireland markets. This development follows...
Dairy
Think you can handle the heat? Here's the latest farm water shortages advice
With the mercury rising and dry weather set to continue and water shortages a possibility, here’s the latest official advice...
Agri-Business
Microchips to be made mandatory for horses in a bid to combat dumping
A new law requiring horse owners to microchip their animals has been introduced today to prevent abuse and improve welfare....
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...
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...
