N.Ireland
Machinery: Latest McConnel hedge trimmers built for durability
In time for the upcoming hedge cutting season, McConnel has introduced two new Hedge trimmers, the 72-Series and the heavier-duty...
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Environment
Final call issued to nominate 'curlew conservation heroes'
A final call has been issued for nominations to the North of England Curlew Conservation Awards, which closes for entries...
N.Ireland
MLA calls for NI farm support budget to be inflation-proofed
The chair of Stormont’s agriculture committee, Tom Elliott, has called for Northern Ireland’s farm support budget to be inflation-proofed, with...
N.Ireland
DAERA minister welcomes Executive approval for Lough Neagh Action Plan
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) minister, Andrew Muir, has welcomed approval by the NI Executive of the...
Agri-Business
First Milk increases member milk price to 41.0ppl for August
First Milk has announced that, from August 1, 2024, its member milk price will increase to 41.0ppl for its manufacturing...
Rural Life
Flintshire: Appeal for info after dogs 'spook' dairy cattle
North Wales Police rural crime team is appealing for information after receiving reports of “spooked” dairy cattle in the Moor...
N.Ireland
500,000t of salt produced at Carrickfergus mine annually
Members of the Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science (NIIAS) visited the salt mines at Carrickfergus in Co. Antrim earlier...
Sheep
HCC project to investigate quality of fresh and frozen Welsh lamb
A new project by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will investigating the meat quality of fresh and...
N.Ireland
Meeting with Lough Neagh owner was ‘very constructive’ – Muir
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has said his meeting with the owner of Lough...
Agri-Business
Farming follows nursing as most valued profession in the UK - survey
Farming has been found to be second only to nursing when it comes to the public’s most favoured and valued...
Agri-Business
Claas: ‘Minimal’ impact on Irish customers with new finance model
Agricultural machinery manufacturer Claas has said that there will be “minimal” impact on customers in the Republic of Ireland as...
N.Ireland
Research: 35% of oat samples contaminated with mycotoxins
Safefood has published research on the control of mycotoxins in cereals, which found that 35% of all oat samples were...
Sheep
Sheep slaughter numbers 'substantially down' on 2023 figures
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) has said UK abattoir sheep throughout figures for June reveal sheep slaughter...
Agri-Business
Aldi named Britain's favourite supermarket - poll
Aldi has been named Britain’s favourite supermarket, according to new polling data from YouGov for the three months to June...
Agri Politics
Interim schemes for 2025 ahead of SFS is a 'logical step' - NFU Cymru
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has said the announcement of interim schemes for 2025, ahead of the...
Agri-Business
NFU is 'pleased' MAC recognises importance of Seasonal Workers Scheme
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said it is pleased that the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recognised how “significantly...
N.Ireland
NI’s access to GB and EU markets must be ‘unfettered and clear’ – MLA
MLA Claire Sugden has said that Northern Ireland must “make the most” of the situation it is in, and ensure...
N.Ireland
CAFRE to host free dry stone walling training courses
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to host a series of free dry stone walling...