N.Ireland
AHDB announces new interim CEO
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced Janet Swadling OBE will become its interim chief executive from next...
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Agri-Business
65,000t fertiliser facility officially opened in Bristol
Glasson Fertilisers, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of agricultural fertiliser products and a subsidiary of Wynnstay Group Plc., has...
N.Ireland
Vet org: NI ‘disadvantaged’ and ‘under-prepared’ for bluetongue outbreak
The Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practicing in Northern Ireland (AVSPNI) has said they are “at a loss” to understand why...
N.Ireland
Judge revealed for Diageo Baileys Champion Cow contest
The organisers of the Diageo Baileys Champion Cow have confirmed that this year’s competition will be judged by an Italian...
N.Ireland
HSENI reminds older farmers to recognise their limitations
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is highlighting the key risk associated with age during this week’s Farm Safety...
Arable
Role of crop nutrition in mitigating impact of extreme weather events
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has reviewed the role of plant nutrition in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events...
N.Ireland
UFU: NAP stakeholder group must ‘reflect views of farming families’
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, must be told exactly what farmers want from the...
N.Ireland
Global markets now ‘short of beef’ – breeder
Lanark-based Simmental cattle breeder and former auctioneer, David Lowry, is of the view that beef markets will start to strengthen...
N.Ireland
Paperwork ‘switching off’ NI used farm machinery cross-border trade – dealer
There has been an exponential increase in the paperwork required when importing second hand machinery from Great Britain into Northern...
Agri-Business
Greencore raises 2025 profit forecast as strong Q3 performance reported
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore Group plc has reported a “strong financial and operational performance” for the year so far. In...
N.Ireland
Muir moves to improve equine traceability in Northern Ireland
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir said the mandatory registration of equine establishments in Northern Ireland is...
Machinery
Optimising weight distribution with new Amazone discs
Amazone has added to its range of Catros disc harrows with the introduction of the 6003-2TS Special, which is said...
Agri-Business
AHDB: EU market of 'paramount importance' for UK agri-exports
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) announced that recent analysis is forecasting a steady red meat and dairy export...
N.Ireland
UFU: Farming ‘should never come at the cost of a life’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is reminding farmers to put safety first as Farm Safety Week 2025 kicks off today...
Beef
Substantial entry of sheep at Castlewellan Show 2025
Almost 900 sheep graced the competition rings at this year’s Castlewellan Show with tremendous weather and crowds adding to the...
N.Ireland
HSENI: ‘Farming has poorest safety record of any industry’
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has given its full support to the Farm Safety Foundation (FSF)...
Agri-Business
NFU secures 150 water abstraction licences for farmers in England
The National Farmers Union (NFU) have secured 150 water abstraction licences for farmers in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. The NFU...
Rural Life
Farm Safety Week: Farming still 'deadliest profession in Britain'
Farming remains the deadliest profession in Britain, according to new figures released today (Monday, July 21) at the start of...
