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...
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N.Ireland
NI farm walks on ‘efficient and sustainable milk production’
Farm walks are being held to assist farmers to both understand the issues and measures that can improve environmental and...
Beef
Beef 're-imagined' for British beef week
The Great British Beef Week (GBBW) returns for its 14th year on Tuesday, April 23. The campaign celebrates the versality...
Dairy
Is it time to prepare silage ground for the first cut?
Although there are still many cows in the shed, and grazing has not fully taken off yet, it’s now time...
Sheep
NSA Scot Sheep 2024 to feature 'extensive' trade stand area
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that its biennial Scot Sheep 2024 event will feature an “extensive” trade stand...
Dairy
Identifying paddocks suitable for clover establishment
The importance of the role of the legume plant known as the clover, is growing on Irish farms. Legal requirements...
Agri-Business
Collaboration between businesses and farmers needed to adopt agri-tech
The South West AgriTech Showcase will focus on collaboration between businesses, experts and farmers being critical for the successful adoption...
Agri-Business
Grimme’s revamped Toppa range operates across 8 rows
With the latest Toppa series, Grimme believes that it is bringing a new generation of haulm toppers into the market....
Machinery
CNH scoops two design awards for Quadtrac and Steyr
Case New Holland (CNH) has enjoyed further recognition of the recent investment it has made in its products by being...
Beef
AHDB to demonstrate field-to-fork journey of British beef
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will provide chefs and those working in the foodservice with the story of...
Agri-Business
Scotland: Legal duty to submit to land registry before April
Owners or long-term tenants of land or property in Scotland may need to submit an entry to a new land...
N.Ireland
UFU celebrates Northern Ireland’s top silage makers
This week, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) celebrated Northern Ireland’s top silage makers of last year (2023). UFU and sponsor,...
N.Ireland
Research: Red clover can act to deliver improved silage quality
A recent webinar hosted by AgriSearch has confirmed the role for red clover in improving the quality of grass silages....
Agri-Business
Consumers’ interest in meat-free products is declining- AHDB
Meat and dairy products were a “hit” with consumers in January, according to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Red...
Machinery
John Deere upgrades 5M series with power and tech
John Deere is moving digital technology firmly into the everyday tractor driving experience with what were once bolt-on additions now...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland farmers urged not to buy ‘UK’ ear tags
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland recently announced that the prefix code on Northern...
Agri-Business
EuroChem opens $1bn phosphate fertiliser complex in Brazil
Switzerland-based fertiliser producer EuroChem has officially opened a new phosphate fertiliser production facility in Brazil. With a total investment of...
Environment
Farmer and NGOs sue fossil fuel giant claiming climate damage
A farmer in Belgium and a number of environmental non-government organisations (NGOs) are attempting to sue a major fossil fuel...