Agri-Business
John Deere: The European investment continues
John Deere established its UK and Ireland headquarters at Langer, Nottinghamshire, in 1966. The site was on the edge of...
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Sheep
Northern sheep trade: Spring lamb prices strengthen
A strengthening of the sheep trade in the south was also seen up in the North this week, with spring...
Sheep
Tight hogget supplies and poor grass growth sees UK sheep kill fall in April
In the UK, a similar trend to the Republic of Ireland is being seen, with the UK sheep production for...
Dairy
Environmental considerations for silage storage
As silage season approaches, now is the time to consider the environmental risk of silage effluent, to avoid a pollution...
Arable
Scottish growing sector faces pros and cons due to mixed weather
Following an exceptionally dry spring in 2020, many were hoping for a more ‘normal’ spell of spring weather in 2021....
Agri-Business
Welsh Beef traceability backed by forensic science
With their Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), international premium brands, Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef, are among the most sought-after meats...
Beef
Effective parasite control crucial for a successful grazing season
As cattle are turned out to grass, farmers are being reminded of the crucial importance of an effective parasite control...
N.Ireland
DUP leadership race: Edwin Poots elected as new party leader
Members of the Democratic Unionst Party (DUP) have elected Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots as their new leader. Voting...
Arable
Trials officer wins highly respected BASIS award
Trials officer and trainee agronomist at Procam, Jodie Littleford, has been awarded the esteemed Barrie Orme Shield for excelling in...
Environment
Four calling Corncrakes confirmed on Rathlin Island
Four calling male corncrakes have been recorded on Rathlin Island for first time since the late ‘70s / early ‘80s,...
Beef
First UK project launched to provide real time data on heat stress in cows
With limited UK data available on the impact of heat stress in indoor and outdoor herds, Lallemand Animal Nutrition and...
Environment
Climate Change Bill: How did your local MLA vote?
Thousands of letters from farmers across Northern Ireland warning the proposed Climate Change Bill could decimate the region's agricultural industry...
Rural Life
NSA campaign successfully highlights devastating impact of sheep worrying by dogs
As the National Sheep Association (NSA) 2021 campaign highlighting the impact of sheep worrying by dogs comes to a close...
Pig/Poultry
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone set to be lifted on May 15
The chief veterinary officers from England, Scotland and Wales are advising poultry keepers to remain vigilant as the Avian Influenza...
Agri-Business
RCVS Knowledge launches new Farm Vet Champions course
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Knowledge has launched its new Farm Vet Champions course, providing free and practical training...
Agri-Business
AHDB to wind down 'significant activities' in horticulture and potato sectors
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has announced that it is winding down “significant activities” on behalf of the horticulture...
Dairy
Global dairy markets: ‘Steady as she goes’ according to AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that global dairy markets will remain strong in the short-term, which...
Agri-Business
Poots warns Climate Change Bill will do ‘more damage than good’
The Climate Change Bill, which passed its second stage at Stormont on Monday (May 10), has the potential to do...
