N.Ireland
Chef secures generators for Ukraine dairy farms on front line
By Chris McCullough A top Spanish American chef has secured 62 generators to be used on dairy farms in Ukraine...
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Agri-Business
Ever thought about dairy farming in New Zealand?
With the dairy industry in New Zealand facing an ongoing demand for skilled workers, agricultural students from Ireland and Northern...
N.Ireland
Second Lough Neagh stakeholder forum chaired by minister
Minister for Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, has chaired the second Lough Neagh stakeholder forum...
Agri-Business
Farmers may be at higher risk of developing glaucoma – specialist
Farmers may have an increased risk of developing glaucoma, due to pesticide exposure, a glaucoma specialist warned. Glaucoma is a...
Agri Politics
NFU: Defra is a "failing department"
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has called the Department of Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) a “failing department” after...
Rural Life
Royal Agricultural University celebrates 180th anniversary
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is celebrating its 180th anniversary this year. Established in 1845, it was the first agricultural...
Agri Politics
MP to introduce Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has announced plans to introduce the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill in parliament on...
Arable
Polish ware potatoes test positive for ring rot
Two consignments of ware potatoes, imported from Poland to the UK by the same Polish exporter, have tested positive for...
Beef
UK report: Animal produce outpaced vegan alternatives in ‘Veganuary’
Sales of animal-based produce in the UK outperformed plant-based substitutes in January 2025, as the ‘Veganuary’ trend showed a decline...
Pig/Poultry
Landmark UK ruling classes chicken manure as ‘waste’
The UK High Court has overturned the previous classification of chicken manure as an agricultural by-product in a landmark ruling,...
Rural Life
Households near pylons could save hundreds on energy bills
Households across Great Britain could be entitled to up to £250 off their energy bill if they live next to...
N.Ireland
CAFRE highlights job opportunities in horticulture
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) held its 14th annual Opportunities in Horticulture careers fair for students...
N.Ireland
Winter wheat and barley receive first nitrogen in Downpatrick
Co. Down cereal grower, Allan Chambers, is confirming that his winter wheat and barley crops have received their first nitrogen...
N.Ireland
Farmer pleads guilty at Tyrone court in relation to animal welfare offences
A Tyrone farmer today (Monday, March 10) received a six-month sentence, suspended for two years and an eight-year ban from...
Beef
Australian cattle and sheep numbers expected to decline in 2025
Australia’s cattle herd and sheep flock are expected to decline slightly in 2025, according to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)....
Pig/Poultry
Netherlands rolls out bird flu vaccination pilot programme
A bird flu vaccination pilot programme has been launched on a commercial poultry farm in the Netherlands today (Monday, March...
Dairy
UK cheese exports reach highest level since 2020
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said that demand from the EU and the US helped drive UK...
N.Ireland
DAERA warns of foot-and-mouth risk after EU outbreak
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reiterated its call for livestock owners in Northern Ireland to...
