N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Do you have a good milking routine?
A good milking routine is hugely important, particularly when it comes to milking efficiency and hygiene standards. Cows are creatures...
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Arable
1 month to go until Arable Scotland returns
Scotland’s premier arable event featuring knowledge and solutions for the arable industry, Arable Scotland, will return this day next month....
N.Ireland
Johne’s disease: Protecting your calves against exposure
As calves have been slowly getting out to pasture in recent weeks, it is important to protect them against Johne’s...
Environment
Scotland: More than 10,000ha of peatland restored in the past year
10,360ha of damaged peatland has been restored in Scotland over the last year, with the aiming of reducing harmful emissions...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Managing spring reseeded paddocks
Although we had a very wet spring, a number of farmers were still able to get their paddocks reseeded. A...
Agri-Business
Helpline for farmers with utility infrastructure issues is a 'great resource' - D&R
Davidson & Robertson (D&R) has partnered with the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) to support members on utility infrastructure...
Government
Interim chair of Joint Nature Conservation Committee has appointment extended
Interim chair of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Cath Denholm, has had her appointment extended, the Department for Environment, Food...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price drops back again by 0.37p - NPA
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has dropped back again during the week ended May 25, losing 0.37p to stand...
N.Ireland
Preventing lameness through grazing infrastructure
Good grazing infrastructure plays a vital role in grazing management on farms. As well as that, a well designed farm...
N.Ireland
Hybrid tyre from Nokian at home in field and yard
Tyre choice for loaders has recently widened still further with a hybrid tyre from Nokian that represents a half way...
Rural Life
NSA live Breakfast Club to discuss topical issues for sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said its live breakfast club this summer will platform discussions on topical issues facing...
N.Ireland
NI Farm Welfare Bill would secure ‘guaranteed prices’ for farmers – FFA
A Northern Ireland Farm Welfare Bill would “ensure realistic prices for dairy, beef and sheep farmers,” according to the Farmers...
Agri Politics
FUW appoints new head of policy prompting 'double celebration'
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has today (Friday, May 31) announced the appointment of Gareth Parry as its new...
N.Ireland
Genotyping the wool shedding ability of EasyCare sheep
There is strong demand for wool shedding sheep across the UK and Ireland, with the continuing growth in EasyCare numbers...
Beef
Red meat export figures are 'very encouraging' - HCC
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has said recent red meat export figures are “very encouraging”, and that...
Agri-Business
Visitors become unwell after trips to Worcestershire open farm
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is following reports of people becoming unwell with diarrhoea and vomiting after visiting Gannow...
Agri-Business
'Diverse and desirable' Aire Valley dairy farm comes to the market
The “diverse and desirable” modern dairy farm, Greenbank Farm, has been brought to the market by GSC Grays with a...
N.Ireland
Governments should prioritise food security – UFU
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, believes the war in Ukraine is an immense food security threat for many...