Machinery
John Deere expands Machine Sync system to forage harvesters and tractors
John Deere has announced that its Machine Sync system is now available for forage harvesters and tractors to take control...
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Agri Politics
Professor David Argyle stands down from RCVS council after case against him closed
Following a recent decision by the Preliminary Investigation Committee (PIC) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to close...
Dairy
New NI research project demonstrates effects of housing cows on cow optimism
New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that total confinement systems may negatively impact the ‘optimism’ of dairy...
Agri-Business
New EU import control measures will impact on Northern Ireland Protocol
The European Commission has confirmed to AgriLand that the EU’s new import control measures (ICS2) will impact on the Northern...
Schemes
Rural Payments Agency opens window for farm payments for 2021
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application window has opened today (Thursday, March 18) for farmers to claim for their 2021...
Agri Politics
'Gene editing offers huge opportunities for farmers' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) believes new precision breeding techniques, such as gene editing, could protect crops and animals from...
Dairy
DeLaval launches ‘Think Big’ initiative for dairy farmers looking to expand
To help meet the demand from dairy farmers looking to expand, DeLaval has launched its ‘Think Big’ initiative. According to...
Agri-Business
NI suppliers call for Lakeland and Dale Farm to follow Glanbia in solids-based pricing
A group of northern dairy farmers have called for their processors to follow suit with Glanbia Ireland, which this week...
Pig/Poultry
Producers advised to take back some control of poultry feed costs
With feed prices rising between 50% and 80% above the industry average last year, now is the time for layer...
Agri-Business
Calls for independent panel to include mental health experts
Calls have been made for Northern Ireland’s Review of Decisions independent panel to include mental health experts for all cases...
Beef
HCC joins global push for sustainable meat
Wales’s red meat body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has deepened its commitment to socially and environmentally...
N.Ireland
Proposals put forward for all-island animal cruelty register
Proposals have been floated for an all-island animal cruelty register to crack down on banned animal keepers moving between jurisdictions to...
Agri Politics
NSA urges sheep farmers to register for SFI pilot
The National Sheep Association (NSA) greeted last week’s announcement of the launch of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) pilot, the...
Agri-Business
Glanbia to move northern suppliers to solids-based pricing by 2024
Glanbia Ireland has told northern milk suppliers it plans to move to solids-based pricing by 2024. The butterfat base level...
Agri-Business
Island’s milk pool faces ‘ridiculous scenario’ where milk is Irish ‘everywhere except Ireland’
The island’s milk pool faces a “ridiculous scenario” where milk produced in the Republic of Ireland is often no longer...
Agri-Business
Planning permission granted for north-west wind farm
Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has today (March 16) announced her decision to grant planning permission for a wind...
Agri-Business
First Milk launches new project at Lake District Creamery to protect local watercourses
First Milk has today (Tuesday, March 16) announced the launch of a new environmental offset scheme at its Lake District...
N.Ireland
Department to weigh up options for NI vet school
A report to analyse the best options for establishing a vet school within the region has been commissioned by Northern...
