N.Ireland
Fleming family notches up 8th Dairy Championship success at Balmoral Show
Balmoral Show 2017 saw the Fleming family, from Seaforde in Co. Down, winning their fourth successive Balmoral Interbreed Dairy Championship –...
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N.Ireland
Countryfile’s Adam Henson visits Balmoral Show
Countryfile’s Adam Henson paid a visit to this year’s Balmoral Show. He hosted a prize-giving ceremony on the ABP Food...
Machinery
Pics: Auction of one agri-contractor's fleet makes €700,000
Close to €700,000 was spent at a machinery auction, as one agricultural contractor sold a selection of tractors and equipment....
N.Ireland
'Brexit is top priority for DAERA'
Northern Ireland’s agri-food sectors are making real progress in developing policies that will put these industries on a sustainable footing...
Arable
UK university to showcase robotic-grown spring barley
Move over robotic milking – the focus is now on growing and harvesting cereal crops remotely. Members of Harper Adams...
N.Ireland
NIFDA Chairman calls for 'workable' trade deal post-Brexit
Northern Ireland food companies must capitalise on new opportunities for business growth once Brexit becomes a reality, says Northern Ireland...
Machinery
Pics: Blaney Agri range on display at Balmoral Show
The Blaney Agri Solutions Group is exhibiting several of its “top products” at this year’s Balmoral Show, which ran from May...
N.Ireland
UFU warns of mounting pressure on NI farmers over Brexit
The countdown to Brexit means pressure is mounting on Northern Ireland’s farming and food industries, according to Ulster Farmers’ Union...
Machinery
How does your fertiliser spreader's CV stack up?
A CV is vital for employers to select the best candidate for a job as it showcases a potential employee’s...
Machinery
Irish machinery firm announces 2017 apprenticeship programme
Major Equipment Intl Ltd, an Irish agricultural machinery manufacturer based in Co. Mayo, has this week announced the launch of...
Agri-Business
Downpatrick meat processor secures ‘sizzling’ deal with Asda
Downpatrick-based meat processor, Finnebrogue Artisan, has been awarded a new UK-wide contract which will see it supply a range of...
Machinery
Pics: New tractors and upgraded round balers at Grassland & Muck UK 2017
Two new Case IH tractor models will be in action at Grassland & Muck (UK) 2017 on May 24 and...
Machinery
Tractor sales show improvement during April
It has been reported that Irish tractor sales recovered slightly in April of this year, following a disappointing first three months....
Rural Life
SUV on the right 'track': The ultimate farm run-about?
Car manufacturer Nissan has unveiled an unorthodox, one-off version of its X-Trail SUV with an all-terrain style – fitted with tracks...
N.Ireland
Innovation key to the success of Moy Park - Northern Ireland’s 'largest company'
The Ulster Bank lunch took place today at Balmoral Show 2017, hosting key food sector leaders in the event’s main...
N.Ireland
Breed championship double for Co. Down breeder on day one of Balmoral Show
Day one of Balmoral Show saw Co. Down pedigree cattle breeder James Porter lifting both the Aberdeen Angus and Beef...
Beef
Breed championship double for Co. Down breeder on day one of Balmoral Show
Day one of Balmoral Show saw Co. Down pedigree cattle breeder James Porter lifting both the Aberdeen Angus and Beef...
N.Ireland
Ulster Farmers' Union calls on politicians to 'back farming' ahead of general election
Ahead of the UK general election, scheduled to take place on June 8, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling on...
