Beef
UK report: Animal produce outpaced vegan alternatives in ‘Veganuary’
Sales of animal-based produce in the UK outperformed plant-based substitutes in January 2025, as the ‘Veganuary’ trend showed a decline...
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Pig/Poultry
Landmark UK ruling classes chicken manure as ‘waste’
The UK High Court has overturned the previous classification of chicken manure as an agricultural by-product in a landmark ruling,...
Rural Life
Households near pylons could save hundreds on energy bills
Households across Great Britain could be entitled to up to £250 off their energy bill if they live next to...
N.Ireland
CAFRE highlights job opportunities in horticulture
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) held its 14th annual Opportunities in Horticulture careers fair for students...
N.Ireland
Winter wheat and barley receive first nitrogen in Downpatrick
Co. Down cereal grower, Allan Chambers, is confirming that his winter wheat and barley crops have received their first nitrogen...
N.Ireland
Farmer pleads guilty at Tyrone court in relation to animal welfare offences
A Tyrone farmer today (Monday, March 10) received a six-month sentence, suspended for two years and an eight-year ban from...
Beef
Australian cattle and sheep numbers expected to decline in 2025
Australia’s cattle herd and sheep flock are expected to decline slightly in 2025, according to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)....
Pig/Poultry
Netherlands rolls out bird flu vaccination pilot programme
A bird flu vaccination pilot programme has been launched on a commercial poultry farm in the Netherlands today (Monday, March...
Dairy
UK cheese exports reach highest level since 2020
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said that demand from the EU and the US helped drive UK...
N.Ireland
DAERA warns of foot-and-mouth risk after EU outbreak
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reiterated its call for livestock owners in Northern Ireland to...
Agri-Business
Fonterra raises full year earnings forecast by up to 25%
New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra has increased its full year earnings for 2025 (FY25) from 40-60 cents per share to...
Environment
LAMMA and Low Carbon Agriculture to join forces for 2026 event
The UK’s largest agricultural machinery and technology event, Lincolnshire Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Association (LAMMA), has announced it will joins forces...
Dairy
Risk of pneumonia increasing as calf pens fill up
As calving season goes on, calf pens and calf sheds will begin to fill up on farms across the country,...
Dairy
White line and sole bruising a huge risk as grazing kicks off
As cows go out to paddocks and get used to travelling on roadways this spring, white line disease and sole...
Environment
Wild beavers reintroduced to England
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (Defra) has published a policy paper on the reintroduction of the Eurasian...
Beef
Getting spring grass into the diet as mid-March approaches
The topic of turning cattle out to grass in the spring can often generate frustration amongst some farmers on heavier-type...
Arable
The significance of spring potash applications
The Potash Development Association (PDA) is highlighting the need for all winter crops to receive adequate potash applications now, if...
Pig/Poultry
Rearing pigs outdoors with no fear of ASF in Denmark
By Chris McCullough It takes an entire day to feed all the pigs reared in the great outdoors on a...