Dairy
Maximising grass intake during potential pinch point in April
We are now into the middle of April, which means cows are getting close to their peak milk production and...
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Rural Life
67% of rural retailers reported a crime in the last 12 months - NFU Mutual
More than two-thirds (67%) of rural retailers have suffered from crime in the last 12 months, new research from NFU...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm to pay extra 0.5p/L in March milk cheque
Dale Farm has announced an extra or 13th payment of 0.5p/L (60c/L equivalent) in the March milk cheque. The payment...
Beef
Factory quotes: ‘Reality check’ as prices cut ahead of two short weeks
This week’s factory quotes for finished beef cattle sees outlets that were at the higher end of the trade last...
N.Ireland
Opinion: Irish agriculture is on the front foot, at last
Irish agriculture can look forward to a very bright future, one that will see sustainable farm gate prices being maintained...
N.Ireland
Cereal growers in the northwest enjoy a spring to remember
Cereal growers in the northwest have confirmed that both winter and spring cereals have enjoyed a very positive start. Mark...
N.Ireland
CAFRE farm events to focus on sustainable use of fertiliser
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is organising on-farm events to discuss the sustainable use of nutrients...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm raises £65,000 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Dale Farm has raised £65,000 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland over the past year through the support of their employees,...
Dairy
FMD: UK govt extends ban on personal meat and dairy imports
The UK government has extended the ban on meat and dairy imports for personal use to protect British farmers from...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch launches survey for Northern Ireland dairy farmers
AgriSearch is inviting dairy farmers in Northern Ireland to take part in a survey on the research and innovation needs...
N.Ireland
Black cow on unlit road led to ‘written off car’ – PSNI
The PSNI has shared details of what has been described as a “very luck escape” for one driver after rural...
Beef
‘When I tell them I’m a butcher, they say, oh really?’
For 23-year-old apprentice butcher, Ebony Murtagh, the challenge of overcoming the traditional gender stereotype that has become a hallmark of...
N.Ireland
Demand for CAFRE agricultural degree courses remains strong
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is confirming a strong interest in its agricultural degree courses. Current...
Arable
Significant changes in UK yellow rust population noted
It is now apparent that significant changes are taking place within the UK’s population of yellow rust fungi. Recent reports...
Dairy
Factors to consider for your herd ahead of the breeding season
Breeding season for herds calving down in late January is only a few weeks away and, for many, they will...
Agri-Business
New Holland rotary combines celebrate 50 years
New Holland are gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its rotary combines, which first appeared in the form...
N.Ireland
‘Designated sites are quite literally adding fuel to the fire’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU is calling for urgent action and improved support for farmers to help manage hill ground...
N.Ireland
NI ‘Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report’ published
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has published his department’s seventh ‘Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report’. The...
