Agri-Business
Seasonal Worker Scheme updated to support horticulture workforce
The Seasonal Worker scheme is set to be changed to allow horticulture workers from overseas re-enter the UK sooner than...
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Agri-Business
Defra confirms there will be no U-turn on inheritance tax reform
The Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Dame Angela Eagle has put an...
Arable
Scotland reportedly awash with feed barley, with Ireland a key destination
Very large quantities of feed barley will be available in Scotland over the coming months, with much of it heading...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Tail clipping needs to be carried out ahead of dry-off
As the days count down to the housing season and farmers prepare to dry off the herd, it is time...
N.Ireland
NI sheep farmers looking to the future with confidence
Sheep farmers in Northern Ireland are pointing to a positive outlook for the sector. This premise is based on a...
Forestry
How Iceland is learning from Scotland’s forestry sector
Icelandic foresters were recently welcomed to one of Land and Forestry Scotland’s national forests to gain an insight into the...
N.Ireland
NIEA confirms removal of Asian hornet nest in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has successfully completed the safe and controlled removal of an Asian hornet nest in...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Time to test the winter milking herd’s silage
As we gear up for the end of the final rotation, farmers must be testing their silage to ensure they...
Machinery
Overum Industries: Pioneers of Swedish plough manufacturing
As reported last week, the respected Swedish plough and implement manufacturer, Overum Industries, unfortunately finds itself in bankruptcy and the...
Environment
Study: Common Irish bumblebee differs genetically from British counterparts
New research from pollinator experts shows that Irish populations of one of the most commonly sighted bumblebee species show genome-wide...
N.Ireland
Trade union warns of potential strike action at ABP plant in NI
Unite trade union today (Friday, October 17) warned that workers at ABP’s Craigavon plant in Northern Ireland may take strike...
N.Ireland
NIFDA: ‘Coordinated approach’ needed for sustainable local farming and food
Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) chair, Prof. Ursula Lavery has confirmed the significant opportunities that exist to grow...
Rural Life
Initiative celebrating older farmers in Scotland launched
The ‘Ploughing On’ campaign has been launched this week to celebrate the role of older farmers in Scottish agriculture, aiming...
Dairy
Dosing the herd ahead of winter housing
As farmers prepare to bring the herd in for winter, they must be assessing their parasite control plan and dosing...
Beef
Irish members win top titles at 2025 Aberdeen Angus YDP Finals
Aberdeen Angus Youth Development Programme (YDP) members from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland took the three overall titles...
Machinery
NI company wants to be ‘long-term partner’ to farmers with its Ronco range
A Northern Ireland company, which made its debut in the agricultural market in 2023, gave customers, dealers, and farmers an...
Schemes
Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier scheme set to be extended - NFU
The Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier scheme has been granted an extension until the end of 2026, following successful negotiations between...
N.Ireland
Further sightings of Asian hornet confirmed in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed further sightings of Asian hornet in the Dundonald area of Belfast. It...
