World News
Hundreds of livestock injured, dead and missing following Italian quakes
Hundreds of livestock have been injured, killed or are still missing following a series of earthquakes in the central region of...
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Pig/Poultry
Bird flu prevention zone extended in the North
The bird flu prevention zone in Northern Ireland, which was declared just before Christmas, has been extended until March 16....
Dairy
China's dairy imports recovered 'substantially' in 2016
China’s dairy imports recovered substantially during 2016; however figures remain below 2014 levels, a year that saw speculation driving import...
Sheep
Quintuplets born to Charollais ewe on Tyrone farm
This week saw a pedigree Charollais ewe give birth to quintuplets on the north Tyrone farm of the Foster family....
Machinery
Massey Ferguson to sponsor the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster
Massey Ferguson is set to become a brand new platinum sponsor of the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU). The new partnership,...
Machinery
Massey Ferguson to sponsor the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster
Massey Ferguson is set to become a brand new platinum sponsor of the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU). The new partnership,...
Sheep
Scanning results for March lambing flocks improve on 2016
March lambing flocks this year are averaging close to 1.9 or two lambs per ewe this year, compared to 1.8...
N.Ireland
Funding applications for food projects in the North available from tomorrow
Applications for funding for projects aimed at raising the profile of quality regional food in the North will be accepted...
N.Ireland
Funding applications for food projects in the North available from tomorrow
Applications for funding for projects aimed at raising the profile of quality regional food in the North will be accepted...
Rural Life
Video: Group of cyclists help farmers to deliver calf
A group of cyclists in Spain stopped in the middle of their journey to help some farmers with a cow who...
Environment
Could this new tool help maximise returns for forest owners?
A new forestry tool has been released to help forest owners maximise returns from their forest, by the Department of Agriculture,...
Machinery
Video: Deutz-Fahr increases its '6' appeal
New from Deutz-Fahr at this week’s LAMMA farm machinery show in the UK was the new 6 Series. There are new transmission...
Machinery
Pics: Check out the latest and greatest at this year's LAMMA machinery show
Over 900 exhibitors showed their wares at LAMMA 2017 in Peterborough, England. The event kicked off yesterday, January 18, and...
Dairy
Australian milk production continues to fall
Australian milk production continues to fall, with the latest figures from Dairy Australia showing that for November production was down 6.3%...
N.Ireland
Newborn lambs and in-lambs ewes stolen in the North
A farmer in Northern Ireland was left particularly upset after six newborn lambs were stolen from his farm along with...
Machinery
Video: This strip-till drill goes straight into stubble
Strip-till specialist Mzuri introduced a low disturbance coulter system for its Pro-Til machines at LAMMA 2017 today. The new coulter design...
Machinery
JCB's latest compact wheeled loader showcased at LAMMA 2017
JCB is showcasing its latest compact wheeled loader – JCB 403 Agri – at LAMMA 2017 today. The 403 Agri is aimed...
Dairy
Aurivo the latest co-op to increase December milk price
Aurivo has increased its December milk price by 1c/L, a spokesperson for the co-op has confirmed. This will bring Aurivo’s...
