Agri-Business
Fonterra narrows farmgate milk price forecast
One of the world’s largest dairy co-operatives and processors, New Zealand-based Fonterra, has provided an update on its forecasted farmgate...
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Beef
How to harness the inquisitive nature of calves to drive performance
The inquisitive nature of calves can be used to drive performance rates in the period from birth to weaning, according...
Arable
Scientists discover natural defence mechanism to BYDV
Rothamsted scientists have identified a natural, in-built, defence mechanism against Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) in a heritage variety of...
Agri-Business
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from areas in Ireland and UK due to bird flu
Hong Kong’s food safety authority has said that imports of poultry meat and products from areas across a number of...
Dairy
Dairy Focus: Neighbouring farmers join forces to sell direct to public
By Chris McCullough Selling milk direct to consumers is a path many dairy farmers have taken, mostly using vending machines...
Agri-Business
Boehringer Ingelheim MD elected president of global animal health association
Dr. Armin Wiesler, a member of the board of managing directors at Boehringer Ingelheim with responsibility for the Animal Health...
N.Ireland
NI farmers urged to check BVD statuses to avoid herd closures
Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) is encouraging farmers to check that all calves are tested promptly for bovine...
Agri-Business
Italy: Culprits caught after livestock fraud involving 115 Irish cattle
Police in Italy have said that an Irish cattle trader was scammed of 115 cattle he was not paid for...
N.Ireland
Dairy farmers see Spanish straw as ‘highly suited’ to calf diets – expert
The role of Spanish straw in Irish calf diets has been highlighted by Fane Valley Feeds’ technical support manager, Matthew...
N.Ireland
DAERA being investigated over Belfast Lough sewage discharges
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is among several authorities being investigated over the regulation of sewage...
N.Ireland
PSNI in Antrim investigating theft of quad ‘valued at £7,000’
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are investigating the theft of a quad from a rural property near Larne...
Beef
Finalists announced for 2026 ABP Angus Youth Challenge
The four finalist school teams to progress to the final stage of the ABP Angus Youth Challenge have been revealed....
N.Ireland
UK and EU urged to ‘intensify efforts’ to provide clarity for NI agri-food sector
Political pressure is growing at Stormont to secure agreed post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector. Speaking in the...
N.Ireland
NI shoppers ‘remain committed’ to purchasing red meat – LMC
Consumer attitudes towards red meat remain positive in Northern Ireland, with 90% of shoppers regularly purchasing or eating red meat,...
N.Ireland
How important is a good winter diet in terms of calf health?
Ahead of spring calving, farmers need to remember that an inadequate pre-calving diet during the dry period can have a...
N.Ireland
Coping with illness has boosted NI ploughman’s commitment to sport
Celebrated Co. Down ploughman Andrew Gill has been at the very top of his sport for the last number of...
Dairy
Reasons to keep silage waste to a minimum this winter
As grass availability continues to fall, the majority of farmers will be feeding silage whether cows are housed or not....
N.Ireland
PSNI appeal for information following report of cattle theft from Tyrone farm
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information following the report of a cattle theft from a...
