N.Ireland
UFU backs new carbon survey
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is supporting the ‘carbon survey’ project, recently announced by the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC)....
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Agri-Business
BKT eases the pressure by 55% with latest CFO tyres
There is already a good deal of information on the side of agricultural tyres and yet there is more planned...
N.Ireland
Belfast man convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to pigs
A Belfast man has been convicted of one charge of causing unnecessary suffering to three pigs and one charge of...
N.Ireland
Court: Farmer convicted for water pollution offence
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted in court today (Monday, February 13) for a water pollution offence. Co....
Forestry
Photos sought for 'Women in Forestry' People's Picture
The Forestry Commission, Forestry England and Forest Research are looking for photo submissions of women working in forests for inclusion...
N.Ireland
Lakeland base price down 5p/L for January milk
Lakeland Dairies has announced its milk price for supplies in January, confirming a 6c/L cut in its offering. The price...
World News
French sugar beet farmers to receive aid following protest
French sugar beet farmers will be in line for aid following a tractor protest in Paris last week. The protest...
Agri Politics
Better industry engagement needed on Scottish ag policy - FAST
A taskforce representing 20 farming organisations is urging the Scottish government to engage with the industry to ensure a successful...
Other
Call for 'urgent action' to support farmers' mental health
The Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) is calling for “urgent action” to support the mental health of farmers to coincide...
Environment
UK government approves world's first hydrogen-powered digger
The UK government has approved the world’s first digger powered by a hydrogen combustion engine for use on the UK’s...
N.Ireland
Increasing the saleability of non-replacement calves this spring
There has been, and will continue to be, an increased focus on the quality of non-replacement calves from dairy herds....
Dairy
Farmers mustn't 'drop their guard' with liver fluke - SCOPS and COWS
Livestock farmers must not “drop their guard” when it comes to liver fluke, experts from the Sustainable Control of Parasites...
Rural Life
Survey reveals lack of public knowledge on farming and a need for agritourism
A recent social media survey of UK farmers has revealed some of the strangest and funniest things they have been...
N.Ireland
Vets in ROI-NI border region call for traditions to be maintained
Veterinary practitioners in the border region have raised concerns about the accreditation standards of a potential new vet school in...
Agri-Business
Almost 10,000 cattle exported in first 5 weeks of 2023
A total of 9,850 head of cattle, weanlings and calves have been exported in the first five weeks of 2023,...
Arable
ProCam appoints three new agronomy and research team members
Agronomy and crop production firm ProCam has announced the appointment of three new members of staff to its agronomy and...
Sheep
NFU livestock chair has concerns for GB sheep sector
The livestock board chair at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Richard Finlay, has said he is concerned as Great Britain’s...
Agri-Business
ADAMA appoints new head of development
ADAMA has announced the appointment of Catherine Whaley as its new head of development in the UK as part of...
