Arable
Crop production to remain at heart of agri in NI – Minister
Northern Ireland’s Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has highlighted the role that crop production plays from a food...
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Pig/Poultry
Bird flu: Captive bird temporary control zone in place in Derry
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has introduced a 3km captive bird temporary control...
N.Ireland
Whey protein to be key driver for international dairy sector – expert
Demand for whey protein is currently growing at approximately 4% per year, totally outperforming other dairy products on global markets....
N.Ireland
UFU slams ‘persistent’ NI and GB beef price differences
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has said that the persistent differences between beef prices in Northern Ireland and Great Britain...
N.Ireland
Fence posts and fencing worth £4,000 ‘recovered’ in rural area by PSNI
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that it “recovered” fence posts and fencing worth £4,000 in a rural...
Dairy
Getting the calibration of your fertiliser spreader right
Fertiliser spreader calibration has become a hot topic in recent months as many farmers have experienced issues with spreading protected...
Machinery
Kverneland expands French harrow and weeder production
Following the purchase of Phenix in early 2022, Kverneland has consolidated and reorganised its French operations with the closure of...
Dairy
New lameness manifesto launched for UK dairy industry
An ambitious new lameness manifesto, designed to eradicate the malady within the British dairy herd over the course of the...
Agri-Business
Sales slump at CNH with gloomy forecast for 2025
The sentiment that 2024 is a year that machinery manufacturers would prefer to forget was reinforced this week, as agricultural...
Rural Life
European sheep shearing championships coming to Galway
The 2025 European sheep shearing and wool-handling championships will be held at the Mountbellew Mart, Co. Galway over the June...
Dairy
Keeping cases of calf scour to a minimum this calving season
The majority of the herd will now have calves on the ground as we get further into February which means...
Pig/Poultry
Major egg theft in the US as prices continue to rise
By Chris McCullough With egg prices in the US rising by over 50% in 2024, and further hikes likely, the...
Pig/Poultry
Scottish egg producer endorses part of 'new deal' for farmers
A third generation egg producer from Scotland has tentatively welcomed the government’s so-called ‘new deal for farmers’, while stopping short...
N.Ireland
Dairy social media campaign gains support in NI
MP for Upper Bann, Carla Lockhart, has pledged her support for ‘Februdairy’, which aims to highlight the importance of the...
Agri Politics
Govt launches national consultation on Land Use Framework
The government has launched a consultation to devise a new, strategic approach to sustainable land use in England, equipping decision...
N.Ireland
Muir outlines new Sustainable Agriculture Programme schemes
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir, has updated members of the legislative assembly on...
Agri-Business
Greencore sets ‘ambitious’ medium-term financial targets
Convenience food manufacturer, Greencore has said that it aims to grow revenue by between 3 and 5% in the medium-term....
N.Ireland
Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts raise £12,700 for Air Ambulance NI
The Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts club, which is based in Co. Antrim, has raised £12,700 for Air Ambulance NI through a...
