Arable
Emergency use of insecticide granted for beet moth in UK
NFU Sugar and British Sugar have being given the go-ahead for the one-time use of Coragen (Chlorantraniliprole) insecticide for beet...
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Agri-Business
AEA: Large tractors worst hit as new 2025 registrations plummet
Tractor sales in the UK in the first half of the year have hit their lowest level since the turn...
N.Ireland
Improved genetics ‘delivering across all aspects’ of NI dairy sector – breeder
Recent years have seen dairy farmers in Northern Ireland invest heavily in the world’s best Holstein genetics. The growing international...
Arable
12,000t of straw bales erupt into flames at former RAF base
Firefighters attended a large fire involving a large store of straw bales at Wigsley Old Airfield, a former Royal Airforce...
Rural Life
Farmers going to vets for personal health issues - study
Some farmers would rather go to a vet than a GP for medical advice, a recent study has found. The...
Rural Life
Report: Global ag and fish production to grow 14% by 2034
Emerging economies are expected to drive growth in animal-source food consumption and production over the coming decade, a report released...
Arable
Earliest start to UK grain harvest in almost 20 years – AHDB
This year has seen the earliest start to the UK grain harvest since 2006, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Heat will test water systems and troughs on farms
Over the last number of days, the severe heat has more than likely tested your water system and troughs as...
Machinery
Video: Lemken claims to have ‘set new standards’ in sowing
With the new Solitair PT, Lemken claims that it has “set new standards” in sowing. Designed for farmers and contractors...
Dairy
Welsh government eases bluetongue restrictions
Animals can be moved from restricted zones in England to a bluetongue-approved ‘red market’ in Wales from today (Monday, July...
N.Ireland
UK consumers want ‘high-quality, red meat protein in their diets’ – LMC
Beef prices can be expected to remain relatively strong for the foreseeable future due to scarcity in cow supplies, according...
Agri-Business
UK farmer warns of summer fire risks after tractor engulfed in flames
A Staffordshire farmer is warning of fire risks for agricultural machinery after one of his tractors and tedder were engulfed...
N.Ireland
NI sheep farmers ‘need parity’ on financial supports available in south – breeder
The importance of retaining sheep numbers in hill areas in both Northern Ireland and Great Britain has been emphasised by...
Agri-Business
New development in Lactalis’ bid to acquire Fonterra’s dairy ingredients business
There has been a new development in Lactalis’ bid to acquire Fonterra’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses. The...
Dairy
Time for potassium application on grazing & silage grounds
The good weather last week saw many farmers secure another cut of silage, which means that potassium (K) application for...
Beef
Should you be spreading protected urea this summer?
As we move into the second half of the grazing season, beef farmers will be turning their attention towards grass...
Arable
New guidance issued on reducing ergot levels in cereal crops
Ergot is a fungal pathogen that infects cereal crops during the flowering period, causing hard, dark ergots to develop in place...
N.Ireland
Watch out for bloat in your herd this summer
During the second half of the grazing season, pastures are often lush and high in legume content which, if not...
