N.Ireland
Challenge with grazing continues across the country
Grazing remains a challenge on the vast majority of farms, with further rainfall experienced in most parts of the country...
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Environment
Study: Cattle with higher heat tolerance show sustainable breeding benefits
A new study shows that cattle with higher heat tolerance have sustainable breeding benefits and offer the potential for improved...
Environment
Money from fly-tipping fines to be ringfenced for local clean-ups
New rules ringfencing the money raised from fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping and littering to be spent on local clean-up...
Agri-Business
NFUS urges dog owners to act responsibly around livestock this Easter
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is urging dog owners to act responsibly and keep their dogs on a...
Arable
Research: Azole fungicides less effective against some disease
Azole fungicides are becoming less effective in the fight against phoma leaf spot and stem canker in crops of oilseed...
Rural Life
Entries open for 3 days of Royal Bath & West Show competitions
Entries are now open for competitions running across the three days of the Royal Bath & West Show. The show...
N.Ireland
Watch: Confidence and simulated field conditions at Claas HQ
The three big names that dominate tractor sales in Ireland enjoy a position that, to many, might appear unassailable, but...
Agri-Business
HSE reminds walkers to be cautious around cattle this Easter
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a reminder to countryside walkers to exercise caution around cattle this Easter....
Rural Life
Man arrested after placing 50 dead animals outside local shop
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident where a number of dead animals were left outside a...
Rural Life
UK pub creates 'first' tractor parking space
A rural pub in Tideswell, Derbyshire, UK has taken a step forward for the farming community by creating the “first...
Beef
Indonesia suspends cattle imports from Australian facility
Indonesia has temporarily suspended the export of live cattle from a facility in the northern territory of Australia. The suspension...
Agri-Business
Open Farm Sunday presents 'huge opportunity' for participating farmers
The Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) group has said that Open Farm Sunday presents participating farmers with a “huge opportunity”...
N.Ireland
NI Regional Food Programme opens for applications
The 2024/25 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP) has today (Friday, March 29) opened for applications. Department of Agriculture, Environment...
Beef
Survey reveals ‘optimism’ among Australian beef producers
A survey facilitated by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), has indicated a sense of optimism among Australian beef producers over...
N.Ireland
Study: Vaccination reduces ‘severity’ and spread of TB in cattle
A new study led by the University of Cambridge and Penn State University has shown that vaccination not only reduces...
Agri-Business
€470k in assets seized in EU agri funding fraud case
Assets worth €470,000 have been seized in Italy as part of an EU agricultural funding fraud case. At the request...
Agri-Business
NFU calls for pause to changes requiring growers to pay seasonal workers' fees
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling for a halt to proposed changes to rules requiring growers to pay recruitment...
Agri-Business
NFU Mutual warns of potential spike in rural road accidents over Easter
Rural insurer NFU Mutual has warned that Easter driving hazards could spark a surge in rural road traffic accidents. Driving...