N.Ireland
Spirited debate on Brexit, farming and the environment as UFU roadshow hits a town near you
Some of farming’s most controversial topics will be on the table as the Ulster Farmers’ Union launches its annual roadshow...
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N.Ireland
New record for Northern Ireland CAP payments
A record 97% of farmers in Northern Ireland have received their full or balance CAP payments in time for Christmas....
N.Ireland
Just 12 Tier 2 projects approved so far
Just 12 Tier 2 applications have been approved so far in Northern Ireland, figures unveiled by the Ulster Unionist Party...
Machinery
Auction report: Trailers and root-crop equipment plentiful at 'on-site' sale
A major ‘on-site‘ machinery dispersal sale (auction) was held on behalf of Coates Contracting at Manor Farm, Kings Lynn, Norfolk (England)...
Rural Life
Fastparts team 'wraps up' year with charity donations
Fastparts, the parts division of Irish agri machinery firm Farmhand, has wrapped up the year by donating over 150 farming...
N.Ireland
EU 'obsession' distracting from benefits of leaving - Campbell
Focus on the Brexit process is “distracting” from “some of the benefits [of leaving the EU] that can already be...
N.Ireland
EU ‘obsession’ distracting from benefits of leaving – Campbell
Focus on the Brexit process is “distracting” from “some of the benefits [of leaving the EU] that can already be...
N.Ireland
Discussion group farmers more likely to make more money
Farmers in discussion groups were up to 20% more likely to adopt new technologies and have higher profit margins, research has...
N.Ireland
Discussion group farmers more likely to make more money
Farmers in discussion groups were up to 20% more likely to adopt new technologies and have higher profit margins, research has...
Machinery
Auction report: Mix of classic and modern tractors under the hammer at 'on-site' sale
A major ‘on-site‘ machinery dispersal sale (auction) was held on behalf of Coates Contracting at Manor Farm, Kings Lynn, Norfolk (England)...
N.Ireland
Tier 1: 'Grants help but investments still need to be sensible'
The better commodity prices and announcement of the new FBIS Capital Scheme Tier 1 grant are helping farmers’ moods this...
N.Ireland
DAERA launches new mobile-friendly version of APHIS
The new version of APHIS online – Northern Ireland’s Animal and Public Health Information System – will allow farmers to make...
Machinery
Workshop focus: What you need to know about antifreeze
It’s getting to that time of year again when the weather is getting colder; it’s better to check your antifreeze...
Machinery
Poll: What's the best tractor to bring to an Irish 'bog'?
This one’s strictly a bit of fun; we’re asking for your input – and your machinery know-how! We’re talking about...
Machinery
Auction report: 2017 review of tractor prices at monthly midlands sale
Farmers and contractors are regular attendees at Hennessy Auctioneers’ monthly machinery auction; it’s typically held on the second-last Saturday of...
N.Ireland
New winter show on the cards for beef breeders
There could be another Christmas show on the way for northern pedigree beef breeders – with plans underway for an...
Machinery
Poll: What's the best 'starter tractor' for agri contracting?
It’s hard to break into agricultural contracting from a standing start. Brand new tractors are largely the domain of established...
Dairy
McCormick family takes centre stage at the Royal Ulster Winter Fair
After a break of 10 years, the McCormick family – from Bangor in north Co. Down – took centre stage...
