Agri-Business
Rabobank: Global beef demand likely to remain steady
According to a new Rabobank report, global beef demand is likely to remain steady in 2024 despite economic challenges and...
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Sheep
NSA urges dog walkers to be vigilant around livestock
The National Sheep Association (NSA) aims to highlight the devastating issue of dog attacks on sheep or ‘sheep worrying by...
Environment
New study shows 'creepy crawlies' benefit crops
A new study published today (Wednesday, February 28) in the Journal of Applied Ecology has shown that bugs such as,...
Agri-Business
Alltech appoints new chief regulatory officer
Dr. Colm Moran has been appointed chief regulatory officer at Alltech, a global agri-business with more than 5,000 staff and...
N.Ireland
AHDB confirms future increase for UK wheat prices
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed a strengthening for the future of UK wheat prices. By last...
N.Ireland
Changes to Fermanagh County Show format due to rising costs
This year’s Fermanagh County Show will not be held in the normal format, as various different factors have caused the...
N.Ireland
M & S Machinery strikes gold at New Holland dealer awards
New Holland recently held its dealer award ceremonies, at which the efforts and achievements of its agents in the Republic...
Agri-Business
Lack of consideration for tenant farmers in SFS is a concern - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said that the lack of consideration for tenant farmers and proper support for...
Agri-Business
DAERA: 2024 BPS entitlement registers now available to view
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlement registers for 2024...
Agri Politics
NFU calls for stability for farm businesses in spring budget
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called for the spring budget to increase the ability of farm businesses to deal...
N.Ireland
‘New seasonal heights’ for lamb prices in Britain
Lamb and hogget prices in Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) have shown a significant contrast over the last...
N.Ireland
NI farmers join 7-year M&S net zero initiative
Two Northern Irish farmers have joined a seven-year initiative that sees M&S collaborate with farmers to reach net zero. Co....
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru warns of 'huge risk' to dairy supply chain from SFS
The dairy board of the Welsh National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) has warned of a “huge risk” to the dairy...
Agri-Business
NFYFC elects new officer team and board of management chair
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC) has elected a new officer team and board of management chair to...
N.Ireland
Agri Wages Board proposes wage increases for NI agri workers
The Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers....
N.Ireland
Tyrone farm business fined for water pollution
A Co. Tyrone farm business has been fined in court for water pollution. Hillside Dairy Farms Ltd., Camderry Road, Dromore,...
Agri-Business
Hedgerows should be included in 10% SFS woodland requirement - GWCT
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has called for hedgerows to be included in the Welsh government’s 10% woodland...
Dairy
Milk recording: Is it time to complete the first of 2024?
Milk recordings are a useful tool used by dairy farmers for understanding and keeping control of cell counts on farms....