N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer convicted of ‘causing unnecessary suffering to an animal’
A Co. Armagh farmer has been convicted at Newry Court of five animal welfare charges. Tiernan McMullen (23) of Granary...
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Rural Life
Gloucestershire's 'Funky Farmer' warns of fire risks after losing three fields
A South Gloucestershire dairy farmer is highlighting the potential fire risks accompanying the dry weather conditions across the UK after...
Machinery
John Deere fails to shut down ‘right to repair’ case
In the latest twist to the ongoing battle between John Deere (JD) and various organisations striving to maintain or even...
Arable
Deadline extended for entries to Tullamore Show
Tullamore Show has extended the closing date for accepting entries due to high demand on the show’s website. The deadline...
Sheep
New sheep meat traceability project launched
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched a new project which aims to use technology as a traceability tool for...
Rural Life
Bill giving more powers to clamp down on dog attacks progresses
A Bill which will give police greater powers to clamp down on dog attacks on farmed animals has passed in...
Arable
Demand for malting barley on the rise in UK – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has highlighted a rise in demand for malting barley in the UK. Barley...
Agri-Business
Growers warned about minimising glyphosate resistance
Ahead of glyphosate applications for pre-harvest use, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is reminding UK growers that it is vital...
N.Ireland
CAFRE reminder not to cut hedges or trees in closed period
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland has issued a reminder to farmers and landowners...
Dairy
Dairy farmers, retailers and processors enter next phase of coalition
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the dairy industry today (Monday, July 7) announced a new coalition with leading food companies united...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool Group: ‘Significant increase’ in fleece deliveries expected
Fleece deliveries to Ulster Wool Group grading depot at Muckamore in Co. Antrim are ahead of this time last year,...
N.Ireland
Record entry of sheep at Omagh Show 2025
A record entry of almost 1,200 animals competed in the sheep classes at Omagh Show 2025, with judging continuing until...
Dairy
Autumn calving: Body condition score cows ahead of drying off
With drying off for autumn calving herds set to take place in the next couple of weeks, the body condition...
N.Ireland
NI agricultural shows urged to avail of cross-border funding
Agricultural show societies in Northern Ireland are being urged to avail of the cross border funding sources that are now...
N.Ireland
Grass-clover: Key to growing 15t DM/ha and reducing nitrogen
A huge topic of discussion at Moorepark ’25 open day was laying down strategies to grow 15t dry matter (DM)/ha,...
Rural Life
Sky’s the limit for a West Bank land and farming co-op
The skies above the West Bank will be filled with colourful kites and the sounds of children laughing for at...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Understanding silage test results
Many farmers will be eyeing up their second cut of silage in the next few weeks, and silage test results...
Beef
Winter fodder: How is your farm fixed for supplies?
The longest day of the year has now come and gone and. after largely positive farming weather conditions since early...
