Machinery
Is simplistic data collection the way forward for farmers?
Tractor manufacturers have long been regaling farmers with news of how they see data collection as driving greater efficiencies within...
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N.Ireland
DAERA minister urges groups to apply for rural funding
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging eligible organisations in Northern Ireland to apply to the...
Rural Life
NFU Mutual warns farmers of potential rise in dog attacks
With Easter set to see an increase in visitors to the countryside, National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Mutual is reminding dog...
Dairy
Walnutlawn Sidekick daughter claims top prize at UK Dairy Expo
The Borderway UK Dairy Expo returned on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 with the interbreed champion going to MAG...
N.Ireland
Large Dutch Claas dealer quits selling farm machinery
A major Dutch dealer has decided to stop selling farm machinery in the face of uncertainties within the agricultural sector...
N.Ireland
New NI regional board will ‘strengthen links’ between farmers and vets
The establishment of a new regional board in Northern Ireland has been announced by the Moredun Foundation, a leading farming...
N.Ireland
ABP and Lakeland among winners at NI Food and Drink Awards
ABP Group and Lakeland Dairies were among the winners at the 2024 Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards. Hosted by...
Arable
Project to fast-track impact of potato breeding programmes
Gene editing, under the auspices of a new research project, looks set to fast-track the impact of potato breeding programmes....
Agri-Business
UK commercial forestry values look set to grow in 2024
Commercial forestry values look set to see an increase this year, with levels of activity starting to pick up, according...
Rural Life
University to host screening for new farming documentary
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is set to host a screening of new documentary, Six Inches of Soil, which is...
N.Ireland
Scarcity of skilled shearers poses challenge for Australian lamb
The scarcity of skilled shearers in today’s market landscape is currently posing challenges in the Australian lamb trade. According to...
Pig/Poultry
New measures aim to better protect UK poultry sector from bird flu
The government has today (Tuesday, March 19) announced new measures aiming to better protect the UK poultry sector from future...
Dairy
GDT price index falls 2.8% after latest auction
The average Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index fell by 2.8% according to latest auction results published today (Tuesday, March...
Environment
Peatland restoration scheme to capture over 1.4M tonnes of carbon
The first phase of the peatland restoration has been completed in the north-east of Scotland and announced today (Tuesday, March...
Agri-Business
Trade union claims a UK strike could lead to New Holland tractor ‘shortages’
The trade union Unite has said today (Tuesday, March 19) that workers employed at a New Holland tractor factory in...
Agri-Business
Arla Foods invests €210m in cheese production technology
Farmer-owned Arla Foods, has today (Monday, March 19) announced its largest ever investment into the UK with highly advanced production...
Agri-Business
Industrywide Assurance Review of farm to fork launches
An industrywide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel...
Dairy
Breeding season: Potential problem cows should be checked
The calving season continues on most dairy farms, but it is important to start preparing for the breeding season. Depending...