Agri-Business
France moves to stop imports produced with banned substances
The government of France has said it will officially move to suspend imports of plant products that are grown with...
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Schemes
Farmer Network to hold workshop for SFI scheme
The Farmer Network has announced that it will be running a workshop this month to help farmers comply with the...
N.Ireland
Frosty conditions impact livestock sales across Ireland
The recent cold snap and subsequent frosty conditions have impacted livestock sales across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern...
Agri-Business
NFU appoints new director general with mixed farm background
Sophie Throup has been appointed to succeed Terry Jones as director general of the NFU when he steps down in...
Beef
Continuing decline in beef and lamb production ‘possible out to 2030’ – LMC
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has confirmed that tightening supplies characterised beef and sheep markets throughout 2025. The same...
Agri Politics
Inheritance tax improvements 'do not go far enough' - MP
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael has warned that improvements to the government’s policy on farm inheritance tax do not...
N.Ireland
NI sheep industry put on bluetongue alert ahead of lambing season
The potential threat posed by bluetongue to Northern Ireland’s sheep sector has been highlighted by Stormont’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigating theft of agricultural machinery in Co. Antrim
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have confirmed that they are investigating an incident where agricultural machinery and equipment...
N.Ireland
DAERA: New rules for 2026 Farm Sustainability Payment
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed the new land eligibility rules for the 2026 Farm...
Beef
2025 beef exports from Brazil to exceed 3m tonnes for first time
Exports of beef from Brazil for 2025 are likely to be in excess of three million tonnes for the first...
Dairy
Preparing for quality colostrum ahead of the calving season
As the calving season rapidly approaches, preparations must begin to ensure calves get the quality colostrum that they need. Antibody...
Machinery
Leyland 98 series engines: Setting the trend for modern diesels
Sadly, Leyland Tractors was one of the marques that passed into history in the latter part of the last century,...
N.Ireland
US to welcome potential 13,000t of UK beef in 2026 under new quota
A new country-specific, guaranteed quota of 13,000t earmarked for beef from the UK has officially come into force in the...
Arable
Plants use ‘mechanical strategies’ to push through soil – study
A new study led by experts at the University of Nottingham uncovers how plants fight their way through hard soil...
N.Ireland
Rise in weight loss drugs could see UK consumers favour red meat/eggs in 2026 – AHDB
The popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs is likely to see UK consumers seek “protein-packed” options in 2026, according to...
N.Ireland
Number of snow and ice warnings issued for across the country
Prepare for very cold conditions with severe frosts and wintry showers, as meteorological services have issued a number of weather...
N.Ireland
Value of using data records to benchmark farm performance
While farmers cannot control weather, market prices or input costs, many of the key drivers of profitability are factors that...
Rural Life
Farmers now have 'firmer ground to build on and grow in 2026' - NFU president
Farmers in the UK now have “firmer ground to build on and grow in 2026” according to the president of...