N.Ireland
Holstein cow with ‘extra ring presence’ carries the day at Clogher Valley Show
NISA Sheep Young Handler of the Year Final proves highlight of the show. The Inter-Breed Dairy Championship at Clogher Valley...
Latest Stories
N.Ireland
AHDB: Rising beef prices have ‘out-stripped’ general inflation
New modelling on rising prices for beef forecast to impact consumer demand Rising beef prices have out-stripped general inflation, driven...
N.Ireland
UFU campaign to recruit CEO underway
A recruitment campaign is underway to find a new chief executive officer of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU). Current CEO,...
N.Ireland
Bluetongue update as farmers are urged to stay vigilant
It is vitally important that farmers stay vigilant in terms of bluetongue. After the heatwave, paired with calm conditions two...
Pig/Poultry
Defra confirms another case of bird flu in England
A case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, otherwise known as bird flu, has been detected in England, according...
Agri-Business
US chain Walmart opens first case-ready beef facility in Kansas
The US-based supermarket chain Walmart has opened its first in-store case-ready beef facility in Kansas. The facility aims to provide...
N.Ireland
Project seeking farmers to investigate crop physiology traits
New project set to boost weed competitiveness in sustainable farming A project led by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board...
Agri-Business
Danone reports 4% rise in like-for-like sales
Global food and drinks company, Danone has reported a 4.1% rise in sales for the period April to June 2025...
N.Ireland
Winter barley harvest in closing stages across UK
The 2025 winter barley harvest is essentially competed across the UK, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB)....
Agri-Business
Grading steel for hardness and wear resistance
In a bid to convince the customer of the longevity and resistance of their products to wear and mechanical stress,...
N.Ireland
Prospects for sheep trade ‘very strong at the moment’ – breeder
The fall-off in lamb numbers and growing consumer awareness of the costs required to produce high quality meat will drive...
Agri-Business
Czechia must recover aid given to agri firms in error
The European Commission has concluded that Czechia’s support for insurance premiums granted to certain large Czech agricultural companies in 2018...
Rural Life
Pick-up warning issued in UK as Toyota Hilux thefts soar
Owners of Toyota Hilux, a popular choice for farmers, have been warned to “take immediate steps” to keep their pick-ups...
Arable
Basalt dust can act to increase soil pH values – study
An Anglo-French research study has found that dust created by crushing basalt rocks can significantly enhance soil pH values. The...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigating theft of 21 lambs in Tyrone
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that an investigation is underway following the alleged theft of lambs...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Should farmers move on their cull cows?
As we are now at the end of July, the latter end of the grazing season is approaching and moving...
N.Ireland
UK taskforce recommends ‘targeted’ bird flu vaccination trial in turkeys
A new report from a UK joint industry, cross-government taskforce has recommended a targeted on-farm vaccination trial in turkeys –...
Agri-Business
NFU: Farm profitability review comes as industry 'confidence at all-time low'
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has responded to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affair’s (Defra’s) farm profitability review...
