N.Ireland
Department accused of using ‘flawed science’ to measure NI ammonia emissions
Getting a true picture of ammonia emissions in Northern Ireland remains one of the “biggest challenges” for the agri-food industry...
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N.Ireland
Mega farming: Meet the southern Australia family managing 2,300 cattle
Just two months ago Co. Down dairy farmer Heather Martin found out she would take part in the trip of...
Dairy
Mega farming: Meet the southern Australia family managing 2,300 cattle
Just two months ago Co. Down dairy farmer Heather Martin found out she would take part in the trip of...
Machinery
Is this the biggest self-propelled forager in Ireland?
What is the most powerful self-propelled forager on the island of Ireland? And where is it? As things stand, it...
Machinery
Trade focus: Stretching right across the 'sunny' south-east
Agriculture is constantly evolving; trying to discern the future is a question of picking out trends. Although ‘digitalisation’ of just...
N.Ireland
Department launches new online BPS entitlement register
A new online entitlement register service is now available on DAERA Online Services, which allows farmers or their agents to...
N.Ireland
Slurry export deadline extended in NI
Northern Ireland farmers now have an extra month to submit their slurry export forms as Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA)...
N.Ireland
Slurry export deadline extended in NI
Northern Ireland farmers now have an extra month to submit their slurry export forms as Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA)...
Machinery
New mid-range, 4-cylinder tractor is 'just months away'
New mid-range additions to the McCormick tractor range were unveiled at LAMMA 2018 – the sizeable, UK-based farm machinery show....
Machinery
Show report: Don't miss these tractor highlights...for 2018
LAMMA 2018 opened its doors to the farming public on Wednesday (January 17). It was also scheduled to take place...
Machinery
Buyer's guide: What you should look out for in a used MF 4300 Series
Massey Ferguson’s 4300 Series was the last of a long line of tractors built at Banner Lane, Coventry. The factory...
Machinery
Show report: Irish in the mix at 'choppy' LAMMA exhibition
Several agricultural machinery shows are taking place over the coming weeks here in Ireland. Across the pond – in Britain...
N.Ireland
'Everyone wants to be more environmentally responsible; but we have to keep our farmers farming'
Every farmer wants to do more for the environment, but future farming policy must prioritise supporting efficient and profitable production,...
N.Ireland
‘Everyone wants to be more environmentally responsible; but we have to keep our farmers farming’
Every farmer wants to do more for the environment, but future farming policy must prioritise supporting efficient and profitable production,...
N.Ireland
Further movement restrictions announced for BVD-status cattle
Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have announced further measures...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu prevention zone extended to cover whole of England
A bird flu prevention zone has been declared across the whole of England, chief veterinary officer Nigel Gibbens has confirmed...
Machinery
Show report: 'Load' up with new options for 2018
Several agricultural machinery shows are taking place over the coming weeks here in Ireland. Across the pond – in Britain –...
N.Ireland
Proposals made to introduce a TB levy in a bid to save compensation
Farmers are debating the possibility of introducing a levy on farm meat or milk to be used towards tackling the...
