Arable
Don’t let this year’s weather impact your silage quality
Despite the wet weather so far this month, the cold nights and dry, sunny days experienced in many parts of...
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Sheep
NSA Lambing List closes after successful season
The National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Lambing List provides farmers with a place to advertise for much-needed lambing assistance from students...
N.Ireland
NI’s Auction of Hope announces fundraising total
The inaugural ‘Auction of Hope’ organised by Air Ambulance Northern Ireland’s (AANI) agri-business group, has raised a phenomenal £92,450 for...
Arable
Use of the Crawler herbicide will be banned by November 2022
Oilseed rape growers have been dealt a blow, following clarification from the CRD (Chemicals Regulation Division) that ADAMA’s carbetamide-based grass...
Dairy
The search for 2021 Scottish Dairy Farm of the Year begins
The dairy sector will have a chance to shine in 2021, as the search for the Scottish Dairy Farm of...
Environment
NI politicians to vote on Climate Change Bill on Monday
Northern Ireland politicians are set to vote on the Green Party's proposed Climate Change Bill on Monday (May 10). The...
N.Ireland
Poots: It’s time to stop wasting taxpayers’ money on TB
Northern Ireland's £40 million annual spend on bovine TB needs to end, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has warned. Speaking at...
Agri-Business
Farmers to play ‘central role’ in NI’s 2030 renewable energy target
Farmers will need to play a central role if renewable energy target to generate at least 70% of Northern Ireland’s...
Beef
Prepare for the threat of coccidiosis in spring born calves and lambs
Sheep and beef producers are encouraged to be on the lookout for coccidiosis in spring born calves and lambs, as...
Agri-Business
10p plastic bag charge to come into force on May 21
The single-use carrier bag charge, which has seen a 95% cut in plastic bag sales in major supermarkets since 2015,...
Agri-Business
Bobcat goes small with new articulated loaders
Bobcat shows no sign of letting up in its determination to dominate the small loader market. The two latest American-built...
Sheep
Wormer resistance found on 98% of farms – study finds in Wales
A project carried out in Wales has detected wormer resistance to one or more wormers groups on 98% of participating...
Agri-Business
7 women shortlisted for meat industry awards
Seven young women from leading UK and Ireland meat organisations have been shortlisted for this year’s ‘One to Watch’ award,...
Agri-Business
Oxbury launches Flexi-Credit Milk Cheque scheme
Dairy farmers can now access flexible finance to ease cashflow at challenging times of the year, following the launch of...
Agri-Business
CAFRE investment will ensure NI remains ahead of the curve
Northern Ireland food and drink leaders have welcomed the announcement by Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots of...
Agri-Business
Stage V standard arrives, along with engine swap in smaller McCormicks
Stage V emissions regulations have finally caught up with smaller tractors, and manufacturers are busy introducing new models which comply...
Beef
Multiple cutting will deliver superior quality silage
According to silage consultant Dr. Dave Davies, grass should be cut when it has a dry matter digestibility (DMD) value...
Agri-Business
ABP to acquire remaining shares in Slaney Foods
ABP has announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with Fane Valley Co-op to acquire the remaining 50%...
