N.Ireland
Ayrshire cattle breeding – the South African experience
Members of the World Ayrshire Cattle Federation visited Crumlin in Co. Antrim to view the renowned Ravenhill herd of John...
Latest Stories
Agri-Business
Review claims ‘fundamental flaws’ in New Zealand water targets
Even if agriculture is stopped and all catchments returned to their natural state, up to 38% of rivers in New...
Environment
Newquay farmer ordered to pay over £340k following waste offences
A Newquay farmer has been ordered to pay £21,500 in conviction costs, a £72,000 confiscation order and around £250,000 in...
Agri-Business
UFU claims no consultation on DAERA move to digital communication
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has claimed that the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) “did not consult”...
N.Ireland
Cattle entries well up at Antrim Show 2024
The numerous beef cattle rings at Antrim Show 2024 featured high-profile, national championships for a number of breeds, while also...
N.Ireland
‘Investigation continuing’ into fatal shooting of Lancashire farmer
Lancashire Police has said its investigation is continuing into the fatal shooting of a Lancashire farmer on Thursday (July 25)...
N.Ireland
Theft of artificial insemination equipment in Co. Tyrone
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for information following a report of the theft of artificial insemination equipment in...
Agri-Business
Water quality: Minister Muir visits ASSAP farm in Monaghan
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir recently visited a farm in Co. Monaghan, which is...
N.Ireland
Man (50s) dies after incident on farm in Armagh
A man aged in his 50s has died after an incident on a farm in the vicinity of Lurgan, Co....
Rural Life
NFU Scotland will 'continue to oppose' Galloway National Park proposal
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said it will “continue to oppose” Scottish government proposals for Galloway to...
Sheep
Staffordshire shearer prepares to set World Shearing Record
Staffordshire-based shearer Nick Greaves has been preparing for a World Shearing Record attempt which will take place on his home...
Agri-Business
8 young Welsh farmers receive Gareth Raw Rees travel scholarship
Eight young farmers from across Wales have financially benefited from this year’s Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Travel Scholarship, the National...
N.Ireland
Teagasc sheep specialist to speak at EasyCare open evening
Teagasc sheep specialist, Eoin Dunne, is to speak at an EasyCare open evening next week. The event will be hosted...
Rural Life
NFU Mutual appoints new non-executive director
NFU Mutual has appointed Sarah Simpson to its board as a non-executive director with effect from September 2, 2024. The...
Agri-Business
All-Ireland Sustainability Awards 2024 open for entries
The All-Ireland Sustainability Awards 2024, which recognise the best in sustainable innovation, including the agri-food initiative of the year, are...
Environment
Scotland: New National Park proposed for Galloway
Galloway has been confirmed as the proposed location for Scotland’s next National Park with a further investigation to be carried...
N.Ireland
Machinery Focus: Claas combines mechanise the European harvest
Claas is justifiably proud of having sold half a million combines over the 88 years that the company has been...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price drops back and 'more than cancels out' previous gain
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has dropped back again to more than cancel out the previous week’s 0.38p gain,...