N.Ireland
Tackling mastitis through a sawdust and lime mix
Mastitis is considered to be one of the most costly diseases in dairy, with farmers continuously working to prevent the...
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World News
UK lifts import ban on Hungary after FMD outbreak contained
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the import ban put in place on Hungary,...
Dairy
Organic dairy farmers alerted of short winter forage supply
Animal feed experts, ForFarmers UK has warned organic dairy producers of the likelihood of short forage supply in the upcoming...
Agri-Business
Barenbrug breeder has UK and Ireland’s grass needs ‘in sights’
Grass seed producers Barenburg has appointed Dr. Charlotte Jones to the newly created position of senior breeder, who has said...
Dairy
Autumn calving: The importance of colostrum quality
Cows are beginning to calve on autumn calving farms and colostrum is going to be crucial for the calves’ start...
N.Ireland
NI Rural Business Development Grant Scheme to open for applications
The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS) will open for applications this month. The RBDGS is funded through the Department...
Machinery
Polaris promoting quad safety as part of its product
Quads have been with us for nearly 50 years; longer if you count the trikes that preceded them which were...
N.Ireland
New website focused on TB information for NI farmers
Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) has launched a new website as part of an industry campaign to provide information...
N.Ireland
Initiative’s goal to plant a million trees is ‘thriving’ – NI Water
NI Water has said that their target to plant one million trees is in sight, as the company’s regreening programme...
Agri-Business
UK compound feed supplies expected to come under pressure
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is indicating that UK compound feed supplies will come under pressure this autumn. Factors accounting...
Agri-Business
Govt warned against dairy concessions in US trade deal
The UK government is being urged to “remain steadfast and not barter away” greater market access to the US that...
Agri-Business
UK agri-food charity body aims to 'unlock potential' with new strategy
The AgriFood Charities Partnership (AFCP) has launched a new strategy aimed at enabling “greater collaboration amongst its members”, in the...
Environment
Experts warn drought to continue despite recent rainfall
The National Drought Group (NDG) has warned that the current drought, which is affecting many areas in the UK, is...
N.Ireland
New McHale Terra Drive for when the going gets tough
McHale always have a little something tucked up their sleeve for the Ploughing and this year they have no less...
N.Ireland
Recruitment campaign begins for CAFRE advisory group
A recruitment campaign to appoint five new members to the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) advisory group...
Agri Politics
UK and Brazil launch partnership for fertiliser sustainability
The UK and Brazil have launched a partnership to tackle the environmental impact and embrace the economic opportunities of fertilisers....
N.Ireland
‘Rural crime is more than farm theft’ – MLA
The East Derry MLA, Claire Sugden has said that rural crime must be understood as more than thefts from farms,...
N.Ireland
Factory quotes: Further price reductions for Ploughing week
This week’s factory quotes for beef cattle have seen processors move to reduce their price offerings again this week. The...
