Machinery
Farmers double target to send 200 farm vehicles to Ukraine
Pick-Ups for Peace, a group of farmers looking to provide support to Ukraine in the form of 4×4 vehicles, has...
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Agri-Business
Operating profit at Lakeland Dairies up 15%
Operating profit at Lakeland Dairies reached £28.7 million in 2022, an increase of £5.1 million (15%). The cross-border dairy processor...
N.Ireland
Graphic: Animal carcasses dumped at two locations in NI
Carcasses of calves and other animals have been found dumped at two separate sites in Northern Ireland in recent days....
Agri-Business
Scotland to introduce tighter controls to reduce spread of bTB
Farmers bringing cattle into Scotland are set to be subject to tighter controls in order to reduce the risk of...
Arable
Most UK soils deficient in key nutrients – NRM
A major survey has revealed that two thirds of all UK soils are deficient in the key nutrients of magnesium,...
N.Ireland
Tillage: Clubroot thrives in low-pH environment
Tillage specialists have confirmed that clubroot thrives in a low pH environment. This year has seen the disease flare up...
Agri-Business
Expansion accommodates further growth for Vaderstad
Despite the uncertainty over machinery sales over the last couple of months, manufacturers are pressing ahead with investment in new...
N.Ireland
Status Orange wind warning for two counties tomorrow
Met Éireann has this afternoon (Tuesday, April 11) issued a Status Orange warning for wind for two counties for tomorrow....
Other
Status Yellow wind and rain warnings for parts of the UK
The UK Met Office has issued Status Yellow wind and rain weather warnings for parts of the UK. A rain...
Government
Bird flu housing measures to end next Tuesday
The mandatory housing measures currently in place to help halt the spread of avian influenza (bird flu) will be lifted...
N.Ireland
Breeding Series 2023: Using sexed semen to increase components and fertility
Breeding Series 2023 in association with Eurogene, LIC and AI Services The main focus of Mervyn McRoberts’ breeding programme for the...
Environment
Applications reopen for Tree Production Capital Grant
The Forestry Commission has announced the reopening of its Tree Production Capital Grant, which aims to accelerate investment in domestic...
Environment
£775k in grants to help councils combat fly-tipping
The UK government has announced £775,000 in grant money for councils to help them combat fly-tipping. Environment Minister Rebecca Pow...
Agri-Business
Toomevara expansion brings savings for Abbey Machinery
Abbey Machinery of Toomevara, Co. Tipperary moved to its present site in 2016 and has recently added to its production...
Agri-Business
NSA calls for more support for ag businesses to reach net zero targets
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that additional investment is needed to support agricultural businesses in meeting the sector’s...
Agri-Business
Kite Consulting urges farmers to check mineral levels in cow diets
A dairy consultant at Kite Consulting has said that checking mineral levels in transition cow diets has never been so...
Rural Life
NFYFC launches rural crime training for young farmers
A new training course aimed at helping farmers handle and prevent rural crime has been developed by the National Federation...
Agri-Business
HCC £4,000 travel scholarship applications now open
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has opened its travel scholarship, worth £4,000, for applications. Applications are open...
