N.Ireland
DAERA to host webinar updating public on bluetongue virus
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that it is hosting a webinar in order to...
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Rural Life
Dorset barn fire 'believed to be arson'
A large barn fire that recently took place in Park Lane, Shapwick is now being considered arson by local fire...
N.Ireland
DUP: ‘Farmers must be at the table’ when resolving NI NAP issue
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is calling for the development of a fair and equitable Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) in...
Arable
AHDB: Global wheat prices remain under pressure
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that global wheat prices remain under pressure. Markets eased up to...
N.Ireland
UFU: Impartiality ‘extremely important’ for NI NAP stakeholder forum
Everything is yet to be played for in developing a new Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) for Northern Ireland, according to...
N.Ireland
Fermanagh farmer convicted over animals in ‘poor condition’
A Co. Fermanagh farmer has been convicted in court over the condition of animals on his farm. 78-year-old Wesley Lee...
N.Ireland
MP: UK-Mexico pork deal ‘fantastic news’ for NI pig farmers
The DUP’s agriculture, environment, and rural affairs spokesperson, Carla Lockhart has welcomed confirmation that UK pork products are destined for...
N.Ireland
NI farmers scoop accolades at Flock Awards
Farmers supplying Pilgrim’s Europe are celebrating success after winning both First and Second Place for ‘Best Performing Breeder Flock’ at...
Dairy
Investigation underway after illnesses linked to farm in Florida
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed that it is continuing to thoroughly investigate reported occurrences of E. coli, campylobacter,...
Dairy
Summer scour in calves an issue on many farms this year
Farmer reports and the word on the ground is that many are seeing increased cases of summer scour syndrome in...
Rural Life
Clarkson Farm star Kaleb Cooper reports machinery stolen
Kaleb Cooper, who features in Jeremy Clarkson’s Amazon Prime Video series ‘Clarkson’s Farm’, has taken to social media to share that he...
Pig/Poultry
Scottish farmers on alert after bird flu case confirmed
A case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, otherwise known as bird flu, has been detected in Scotland, according...
N.Ireland
UFU: Strict biosecurity ‘essential’ after confirmed bird flu case
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging farmers to strengthen their biosecurity, following last week’s confirmation of Avian influenza, otherwise...
Beef
Wales eases bluetongue restrictions for autumn sales
The parliament in Wales has decided to ease bluetongue restrictions ahead of the sale of livestock at markets in the...
Beef
Australia develops world-first biodegradable vaccine for FMD
By Chris McCullough The world’s first biodegradable vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been developed in Australia, a country that...
N.Ireland
Minister Muir responds to concerns raised over NI Nutrients Action Programme
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has responded to concerns raised over Northern Ireland’s Nutrients...
Agri-Business
Farmers to lead new UK project on TB vaccination for badgers
A new farmer-led research project in England is exploring how badger vaccination may be used within the tuberculosis (TB) eradication...
Dairy
Quieter time allows for body condition scoring to take place
At this stage of the lactation, as things quieten down, body condition scoring your herd should begin to commence. Assessing...
