Arable
UK govt warned fuel crisis may lead to ‘crops rotting in fields’
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has called on the UK government to prioritise access to fuel for the...
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N.Ireland
Farmers lose High Court bid over UK inheritance tax reform
Farmers have been denied permission to challenge the UK’s inheritance tax reform following a High Court ruling. The legal case...
N.Ireland
NI AERA Committee chair: Food security ‘now a political priority’
A leading politician has called on Westminster to introduce a fuel subsidy for farmers in Northern Ireland with immediate effect...
N.Ireland
Next phase of NI Bovine Genetics Project launched
The next phase of the Bovine Genetics Project (BGP) in Northern Ireland has been announced. A new online livestock genetics portal and the eagerly-awaited cattle genotyping scheme were both launched today (Wednesday,...
N.Ireland
14 NI farm deaths in past decade due to falls from height – HSENI
A total of 14 people have died on farms in Northern Ireland over the past decade due to falls from...
Beef
AHDB red meat and dairy campaign to continue after ASA investigation
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced today (Wednesday, May 12) that its campaign, ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’, will...
N.Ireland
Vets to update on BVD at cross-border public meeting
A major cross-border public meeting will take place on bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) this month. All interested stakeholders are invited...
N.Ireland
Is forage maize a good spring cropping option on arable farms?
Co. Down arable farmer, Allan Chambers, dedicates one third of his 360ac farm to forage maize production on an annual...
N.Ireland
Can cool, dry spring conditions coalesce to boost winter cereal yields?
Co. Down cereal grower, Allan Chambers believes that cool, dry weather conditions at this time of the year can boost...
N.Ireland
First early potatoes expected to be in NI shops by mid-June
Wilson’s Country is confirming that the first early potatoes will be in shops across Northern Ireland by the middle of...
Environment
New NI Water scheme to improve Seagahan catchment quality
NI Water has invited farmers within the Seagahan catchment in Co. Armagh to take part in a fully funded scheme...
Agri-Business
Dawn Meats acquires German meat importing business
Dawn Meats has announced the acquisition of Alexander Eyckeler GmbH, a Germany-based meat importer and distributor. The move follows Dawn...
Dairy
When should concentrates be reduced?
With growth rates taking off and cows thriving, it may be time to consider reducing the amount of concentrates fed...
N.Ireland
UFU: NI beef industry facing ‘perfect storm’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that Northern Ireland’s beef industry is facing a ‘perfect storm’ as factory prices...
N.Ireland
Opinion: What lies ahead for McLenaghan’s UFU presidency?
John McLenaghan assumes the presidency of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) at a time of significant challenge for farming in...
Dairy
Keeping up to date with fertiliser applications
Grass growth has taken off in the last week to 10 days, which has left many farms with an abundance...
Beef
Romania set to host 2026 European Angus Forum next week
The Aberdeen Angus Association of Romania is set to host the European Angus Forum (EAF) 2026 next week. Described by...
Agri-Business
Settlement proposed in US meat packing industry ‘antitrust’ investigation
The US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust division has filed a proposed settlement to resolve US claims against ‘Agri Stats’...