Machinery
'North/south split opening up in the way zero grazing is used'
There is a north/south split opening up in the way zero grazing is utilised within the respective dairy sectors, according...
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Arable
New molecule could boost wheat yields by 20%
UK scientists have created a synthetic molecule that when applied to crops, has been shown to increase the size and...
Dairy
EU milk production falls for the sixth month in a row
EU milk deliveries were 3.7% lower in November 2016 than the corresponding month in 2015, the sixth consecutive month with...
N.Ireland
UFU assessing the best farm support options post-Brexit
The coming weeks will see the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) assess which farm support policies will best meet the needs...
Machinery
Manitou unveils new articulated-steer telehandler as part of its agri-range
As part of its new agricultural range, NewAg, Manitou has recently unveiled a new MLA articulated telehandler. In total, one third of the...
Dairy
White butter is taking off in the Middle East
Fonterra’s Research and Development Centre has developed a new white butter product to meet growing demand from manufacturers in the...
N.Ireland
Performance recording is a core requirement for all farm businesses
Farmers must make better attempts to accurately measure the performance levels they are achieving within their businesses, according to Dunbia’s...
Pig/Poultry
Another case of bird flu identified in the UK
Another case of bird flu (H5N8 avian flu) has been identified in the UK, this time in a flock of...
N.Ireland
Tenure of the Agri-Food Strategy Board in the North extended
The Agri-Food Strategy Board has been given an extension to carry on working until May 31 by the Minister for...
Agri-Business
'Giving surplus supermarket food to charities will not solve waste problems'
Giving surplus supermarket food to charities will not solve hunger or food waste problems, a paper published by the Food...
N.Ireland
'Realistic wildlife culling policy needed before agreement on TB eradication can be reached'
Former UFU president Greer McCollum has called on the current Union leadership not to reach any agreement regarding a future...
N.Ireland
‘Realistic wildlife culling policy needed before agreement on TB eradication can be reached’
Former UFU president Greer McCollum has called on the current Union leadership not to reach any agreement regarding a future...
Machinery
Silotite trial of latest film is a 'wrap'
The Film & Film (F&F) baled silage wrapping system will be front and centre at Silotite’s exhibit at the 2017 FTMTA...
Machinery
Stonebear rock picker catches the eye at Fintona show
The latest Kongskilde Stonebear rock picker, the new 260, had its Irish unveiling at the recent Fintona machinery event. It is specially...
N.Ireland
UFU to ramp up the resource it throws at Brexit negotiations
The Ulster Farmers’ Union will draw up its Brexit policy shopping list over the coming weeks, according to the organisation’s...
N.Ireland
UFU to ramp up the resource it throws at Brexit negotiations
The Ulster Farmers’ Union will draw up its Brexit policy shopping list over the coming weeks, according to the organisation’s...
Pig/Poultry
UK flock of 19,500 turkeys to be culled due to bird flu outbreak
A bird flu outbreak has been detected on a turkey rearing farm in the UK, which has a flock of...
Agri-Business
Glanbia announces plan for 'exciting' new cheese plant in the US
Glanbia plc has announced today that it is in advanced discussions to build and operate a new cheese and whey...
