Dairy
Slurry & fertiliser: Time to look at making quality first-cut silage
Getting nutrients out on first-cut silage ground will become a priority on many farms over the coming days and weeks...
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N.Ireland
Axles, tractors and the enigma of the Carraro companies
Carraro is a name often heard in the machinery trade, usually in association with transmissions, axles, and final drives for...
N.Ireland
Dry weather turns focus to spring crops
The current dry spell is allowing tillage farmers get on with ground preparation work for the drilling of spring crops....
N.Ireland
How much crude protein should be in your dairy nuts?
At this time of year, when cows are usually in and out grazing due to weather conditions, the question often...
N.Ireland
Claas carry on track laying legacy of Renault
Claas are now recognised as industry leaders when it comes to track laying tractors, yet with the purchase of Renault...
Arable
The significance of sulphur as a crop nutrient
Sulphur is an essential nutrient for all plants and animals. Its behaviour in the soil is very similar to that...
N.Ireland
UFU disappointed no ‘additional funding’ for TB in draft NI budget
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it is disappointed that the Northern Ireland Executive did not allocate additional funding...
N.Ireland
UUP: A5 will be devastating for Tyrone farming community
The Ulster Unionist Party’s (UUP) Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard, has said that the A5 project will be “devasting for the...
Agri Politics
UKFAR appoints Dr. David Llewellyn as monitoring commissioner
Following the publication of the UK Farm Assurance Review (UKFAR), Dr. David Llewellyn CBE, has been appointed as the independent...
N.Ireland
Canada’s wheat area set to rise 2.6% in 2025 – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that Canada’s wheat area is set to increase in 2025. The...
Agri Politics
Countryside Alliance: CPO plan is 'another attack on rural economy'
The Countryside Alliance (CA) has criticised the government’s proposed changes to compulsory purchase orders (CPO). The group said the government...
Dairy
Arla investigation into alleged abuse at dairy farm 'ongoing'
Dairy co-operative, Arla, has confirmed it has suspended one of its dairy suppliers while it investigates allegations of animal abuse...
N.Ireland
FFA: Concern for the future of UK farm subsidies
Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson, William Taylor, is concerned that the current UK government may phase out all UK farm...
Agri Politics
Farmers face 'triple whammy' of SFI, CPO and inheritance tax
Farmers are facing a ‘triple whammy’ with the closure of the sustainable farm incentive (SFI) scheme, the proposed changes to...
N.Ireland
Mobile slurry separation service now available in Antrim
Ballymena-based contractor, Jonathan Kirkpatrick, has recently invested in a mobile slurry separation system. He confirmed the growing demand for the...
N.Ireland
Results from NI Limousin Club’s rising stars calf show
There was a strong entry of both pedigree and commercial cattle at the Northern Ireland Limousin Young Breeders’ Club’s Rising...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch invites applications for independent trustees
AgriSearch has today (Thursday, March 13) announced that it is seeking applications for two independent trustees to join its board....
Rural Life
Man dies following incident on farm in Holyhead
North Wales Police have confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the death of a man, following an incident...