N.Ireland
CAFRE to host Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme meetings
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is to host a series of information meetings for farmers on...
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N.Ireland
New algorithm to predict vining pea yields at harvest
Satellite imagery will be an integral part of a bespoke algorithm, developed to predict vining pea yields at harvest. ‘PeaSat’...
N.Ireland
Weed control crucial in managing red clover swards – AFBI
Red clover has the potential to fix up to 250kg of nitrogen (N)/ha from the air on an annual basis....
Agri-Business
CMA announces its main concerns in UK veterinary market
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its main concerns in the UK veterinary market following an initial review into...
Agri-Business
'Food labelling that is clearer and fairer is key'- BVA
A new government proposal has been welcomed by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for “fairer” food labelling that is set...
N.Ireland
Court: Farmer fined for water pollution in Northern Ireland
A 34-year-old farmer has been convicted and fined by a court in Northern Ireland for water pollution offences. Andrew Hogg...
N.Ireland
How best to establish red clover swards
The recent ZeroNSile webinar, hosted by AgriSearch, provided an overview of how best to establish productive red clover swards. But,...
N.Ireland
‘Policy makers more aware of needs of people in rural areas’- Minister Muir
Minister Andrew Muir MLA has responded to The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) publishing the Rural Needs...
Sheep
Pregnant ewe put down after suspected dog attack
A farmer has appealed to people to keep their dogs on leads after a pregnant ewe had to be put...
Machinery
Video: Nardi eyes Ploughing 2024 for Irish machinery launch
In Ireland we are favoured with a large number of companies offering tillage equipment covering all systems and situations. Yet,...
N.Ireland
Fane Valley to partner with Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust
Fane Valley Co-operative Society will partner with the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust in delivering the 2024 Nuffield Farming Conference. Belfast...
Dairy
Dairy 'Gold Cup' open day to be hosted by 2024 winners
The winner of this year’s National Milk Records (NMR) Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) Gold Cup at Dairy-Tech,...
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies announces milk price for February supplies
The Lakeland Dairies Board has decided on a price for milk supplied in February with the base price increasing for...
Rural Life
US man attempted to create ‘giant sheep’ for captive hunting
A US man has pleaded guilty to two felony wildlife crimes as part of an almost decade-long effort to create...
Sheep
Scottish Texel breeder wins award for his contribution to the breed
A Scottish Texel breeder has won an award recognising his “outstanding contribution” to the sheep breed. Solway and Tyne Club...
Agri-Business
NSA to host practical webinar on sheep worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) will host a practical webinar on sheep worrying during its Sheep Worrying by Dogs Awareness...
Rural Life
Shropshire: Police appeal for info on 2 sheep attacks
West Mercia Police is appealing for information after sheep were killed on two different farms in Claverley, Shropshire. The first...
Agri-Business
Food labelling changes could have 'significant implications' for pork supply chain- NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has voiced concerns with proposed food labelling changes, stating that they could have “significant implications”...