Dairy
UK dairy farmers urged to take part in national survey
The Dairy Roadmap has launched a nationwide survey on the biggest issues facing the UK dairy sector – including economics,...
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N.Ireland
Timber prices continue to hold up well
A leading figure in the timber industry has said that commercial timber prices are continuing to hold up pretty well....
Agri-Business
Breaking: UK Government increases inheritance tax relief after farmer pressure
The UK Government has today (Tuesday, December 23) announced that the level of the Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold...
N.Ireland
FFA seeking to put agriculture on an ‘even keel’ in 2026
Farmers for Action (FFA) has stated its intention to continue its campaign to secure an agricultural sector in Northern Ireland...
Machinery
The Merlo SM30 – setting telehandler standards for 45 years
The telehandler has been around now for almost 50 years and its utility is well established with an ever increasing...
N.Ireland
Dawn Meats and Dunbia celebrate year end with 60 awards
Dawn Meats and Dunbia, a division of Dawn Meats, are celebrating the end of the year with 60 successful award...
N.Ireland
Results: Fermanagh pedigree cattle breeders end showing year in style
A tremendous turnout of calves was presented before judge, Victor Chestnutt at the recent Fermanagh Pedigree Breeders’ Calf Show. The...
Arable
Tillage advice: Maintaining soil nutrient reserves
The Potash Development Association (PDA) is highlighting the need for tillage farmers to retain soil nutrient reserves, despite the continuing...
Dairy
Designing a lameness control plan for 2026
With 2025 drawing to a close, it’s time to put a lameness control plan in place for 2026 that will...
Rural Life
Scottish poultry farmers left 'devastated' after shed fire
A family-run poultry farm in Scotland has suffered damages to their business after a fire engulfed a packing shed in...
Agri-Business
EPPO investigates possible fraud involving tech for agriculture in Lithuania
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Lithuania is investigating possible subsidy fraud by a company with alleged links to...
Agri-Business
Claas results show stability while the big three fall back
As the end of the year approaches, a clearer picture of how the machinery trade has fared becomes apparent although...
N.Ireland
Introduction of bird flu from US dairy cattle to Europe ‘very unlikely’ – EFSA
The likelihood of the strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in US dairy cows reaching Europe is very low, according...
Agri-Business
Spend on beef up nearly 11% in recent months – AHDB
Consumer spend on beef from retailers increased by 10.8% in the UK in the 12 weeks to November 30, according...
N.Ireland
NI farmers urged to act on TB ‘resolved inconclusive animals’
Herd keepers across Northern Ireland are to receive written advice from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)...
Dairy
Do you have enough supplies for the Christmas period?
It is important to ensure you have enough supplies to keep the herd going over the Christmas period while co-ops...
Dairy
LAMMA sees a golden future ahead of this toilet for cows
A specialised toilet for cows that offers dairy farmers a practical way to reduce ammonia emissions has two awards in...
N.Ireland
Redhouse Holsteins open day to raise funds for NI Air Ambulance Service
Redhouse Holsteins will host an open day on Saturday, January 10, 2026 with all proceeds raised going to Northern Ireland’s...
