N.Ireland
750-cow robotic dairy farm and milk processing in Tyrone
Based outside Castlederg, Co. Tyrone, is Grove Dairy Holsteins, a 750-cow dairy farm with an on-site milk processing and packaging...
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Forestry
Forestry Commission seeks woodland officer
The Forestry Commission is seeking someone with experience in forestry and/or land management to take on the role of woodland...
N.Ireland
Machinery Focus: Grenadier test drive reveals control and stability
Grenadier was initially renowned for its size, strength and skill at throwing grenades at the foe, a role which later...
N.Ireland
Food Fortress programme delivers security for food chain
10 years of the Food Fortress programme has delivered an unmatched level of security for the farming and food chain...
N.Ireland
Research confirms environmental benefits of grazing ruminants
Research by Alltech and Archbold has confirmed the environmental benefits of grazing ruminants. The two organistions formed a strategic research...
N.Ireland
Bobcat goes robotic with RogueX2 concept loader
Among its many other products on display, Bobcat has revealed a loader concept for the first time in Europe at...
N.Ireland
Pottinger adds to utility of its Harvest Assist app
Pottinger released its Harvest Assist app in March of last year with the aim of increasing the efficiency of the...
Arable
UK flour milling businesses have a combined annual turnover of £2bn
UK Flour Millers’ first annual review has revealed that UK flour milling businesses generate a combined annual turnover of £2...
Sheep
AHDB sheep post-mortem event to focus on worm control
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said that its sheep post-mortem evening will focus on worm control. The...
N.Ireland
Crop monitoring report: Wet weather hampering Irish crops
Wet weather conditions in north-west Europe, especially Ireland and parts of the UK, negatively affected the yield potential of crops...
Dairy
AHDB appoints new vice president of US dairy market development
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Victor Willis as vice president of dairy market development (USA). Willis,...
Agri-Business
Ukrainian agri minister on bail after arrest for suspected corruption
Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Mykola Solsky has been released on bail after he had been arrested...
N.Ireland
MP urges farmers to stay safe with slurry following ‘near miss’
Carla Lockhart MP is urging farmers to prioritise their health and stay safe around slurry following a ‘near miss’ incident...
Pig/Poultry
Lidl invests £500m into British pork to address 'sector-wide challenges'
Lidl has today (Friday, April 26) announced a £500 million investment into the British pork sector to address recent sector-wide...
Agri-Business
Yara sees earnings drop by $52m in first quarter of 2024
Yara has reported that first-quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) in 2024 were $435 million compared to...
N.Ireland
Focus on road performance with new BKT tanker tyre
BKT has just unveiled its latest tyre aimed at the agricultural equipment market, which it has dubbed the ‘Powertrailer SR...
Agri-Business
Veterinary deal with EU could increase agri-exports by over a fifth - research
A veterinary deal with the European Union could increase UK agricultural and food exports by over a fifth, according to...
Machinery
Kverneland brings two new butterfly sets to market
Kverneland has added two more butterfly mower conditioners to its range this season, with the introduction of the 5387MT and...