Environment
New research may reduce the need for fertilisers in farming
New research by John Innes Centre has discovered a biological mechanism in plants that make plant roots more receptive towards...
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Environment
Wolf reintroduction could help fight climate change - study
Reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland, which could take in and store...
Sheep
RamCompare nominations now open for 2025
Breeders are being encouraged to submit nominations to RamCompare, the national progeny test for sire breeds. Celebrating its tenth year,...
Arable
Your smartphone can now be used to determine grain quality
A simple photograph can now be used to determine most of the key characteristics associated with grain quality. This is...
N.Ireland
Farmer: Lamb prices to stay firm but support still needed
Campbell Tweed, a sheep farmer in Co. Antrim, believes that Irish lamb prices will remain strong over the coming months....
N.Ireland
Monitor BCS as freshly calved cows are in an energy deficit
It can be easy for farmers to take their eyes off the ball when balancing their herd’s diet and body...
N.Ireland
16,000 birds to be culled in new suspected bird flu case in Tyrone
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed today (Sunday, February 23) that it is investigating a...
N.Ireland
UFU to attend Pancake Day Rally in London
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has confirmed it will participate in the ‘Pancake Day Rally’ in London next month, in...
Dairy
What are the cost benefits of feeding milk replacer vs whole milk
At this time of the year, farmers often move from feeding whole milk to feeding milk replacer, in order to...
Machinery
The importance of adblue explained
Adblue is a fluid that suddenly appeared on the scene just over 20 years ago, as emission standards began to...
N.Ireland
New mobile slurry separation service to be offered in NI
A new start-up business will launch a mobile slurry separation service for livestock farmers in the Mid Ulster area. The...
Sheep
Sheep painting prodigy ‘Baanksy’ reportedly kidnapped
Baanksy, the painting sheep, has been declared missing from his home in South Africa, with his owners reporting him to...
N.Ireland
FFA: UK farmers could withdraw produce from market
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been given until Wednesday, March 26 to reverse a decision to extend UK inheritance...
Beef
High global demand sees UK red meat exports soar – AHDB
Soaring global demand for beef has helped the value of British red meat exports reach a record high of £1.77...
N.Ireland
Testing confirms presence of avian influenza in NI
The chief veterinary officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland (NI) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (commonly known as...
N.Ireland
NI programme to include ‘fairer and more proportionate’ penalty system
Members of Stormont’s Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, were briefed on the “fairer and more proportionate” penalty system...
Dairy
Spring grazing: Allocations can be a process of trial and error
Many farmers have been enjoying the dry conditions early this spring, which has allowed a smooth spring grazing for the...
Machinery
J&S Montgomery expands further with DKR purchase
Consolidation of machinery dealerships continues with Scottish John Deere outlet J&S Montgomery buying DKR Agricultural Services of Coultar in South...
