Agri-Business
NI study suggests slurry separation hubs could offer solution to nutrient surplus
A study examining the potential of slurry separation technology has suggested the establishment of processing hubs in Northern Ireland could...
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Agri-Business
Concerns over provenance are transforming the UK food shop
New research has shown UK consumers’ eating habits have become more influenced by ethics and sustainability over the past year,...
Agri-Business
Greencore revenue declines as a result of lockdowns
Greencore Group plc has reported a 19% decline in group revenue to £577.1 million, driven by the reduction in consumer...
Rural Life
Royal Highland Showcase reveals livestock entry figures for 2021 show
The Royal Highland Showcase, in Partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, has revealed excellent livestock entry figures for its sheep,...
Beef
Angus competition encourages schoolgirls to take up part-time farm work
Two teenagers named overall winners of this year's ABP Angus Youth Challenge say the competition has inspired them to start...
Dairy
NI milk price round-up: Top base price for April hits 29.8p/L
Northern Ireland milk prices are holding strong across the board, with all of the big players announcing holds or price...
Machinery
Kuhn cross conveyor feeder range extended
Kuhn has increased its range of diet feeders capable of feeding to either side with a further four models. Known...
Arable
Farmer-led aphid monitoring could reduce pesticide use in tackling BYDV
A new study by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has concluded that a simple field-based monitoring system, run...
Rural Life
Welsh survey highlights digital divide in broadband connectivity
A survey on digital connectivity has highlighted a gaping hole between urban and rural areas when it comes to access...
Beef
Protocol has opened the door for all-island PGI beef status – McAleer
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has welcomed confirmation that the EU Commission is supportive of the north being included in...
Agri-Business
AHV to expand workforce by 25% and employ veterinary surgeon
The coming weeks and months will see further growth achieved by the AHV Ireland team. “We have a total of...
Rural Life
NFU report showcases how agriculture can be used effectively in the classroom
A new report by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) demonstrates how farming and agriculture can be used effectively in the...
Environment
Environment Agency sets out plans to achieve net zero by 2030
The Environment Agency (EA) has pledged to default to low-carbon concrete when constructing flood defences and other critical infrastructure projects,...
Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: Getting prepped for the sprayer test
A sprayer, especially on a non tillage farm, is often neglected until required. This can result in poor, or even...
Agri-Business
Claas reveals the fruit of its €40m investment
Claas has invested over €40 million during the last fours years in its Le Mans plant in northwest France. This...
Beef
The use of clover in beef production systems
Making best use of clover in beef production systems was one of the main themes addressed in a recent beef...
Sheep
71% fall in UK imports of Irish sheepmeat in March
The UK recorded a drop of 71% year-on-year for March in the amount of sheepmeat imported from Ireland, the Agriculture...
N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: 46% increase in throughput seen in plants last week
The sheep trade up north this past week was steady overall, the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) reported. Quotes from...
