N.Ireland
Public asked to be on alert following theft of 22 cattle
The public and members of the farming community have been asked to be on alert following the theft of 22...
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Arable
New Zealand commits to 7-year IPM programme for tillage sector
New Zealand’s tillage, horticulture and vegetable sectors have embarked on a seven-year programme, which should lead to the widespread implementation...
Rural Life
First ever global list of essential veterinary medicines for livestock in pipeline
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and global animal welfare charity, Brooke will collaborate to create the first ever global list...
N.Ireland
Man in 60s hospitalised in Co. Tyrone tractor crash
A man is his 60s has been left in a critical condition following a crash between a lorry and a...
Rural Life
Appeal for info after thieves steal 31 breeding ewes from Powys farm
An appeal for information has been issued by police in Dyfed-Powys after 31 Mule cross Texel breeding ewes, which are thought...
Arable
Latest results show very high yield potential for newest Pioneer maize variety
The 2020 results from the annual Pioneer Accurate Crop Testing System (PACTS) trials show Pioneer’s newest hybrid, P7948, offers farmers...
Beef
Beef prices strengthen again in Northern Ireland
The price for prime beef cattle seems to be going from strength to strength as additional rises of 4p/kg were...
Dairy
Udder scoring for OAD milking herds
At the recent Teagasc once-a-day (OAD) milking conference, Dr. Nick Sneddon from New Zealand spoke about the established OAD research...
N.Ireland
NI to provide vaccination centre transport for isolated rural dwellers
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots have announced plans to help the region’s most...
Machinery
Trimble-Müller partnership boosts farm efficiencies
Farmers using precision technology can enjoy higher accuracy, reduced fuel consumption and less overlap following a collaboration between Müller-Elektronik and...
Machinery
Updated version of Skippy Scout aims to speed up crop walking
A new version of a pioneering mobile app has been launched by agricultural software specialist Drone Ag. “Skippy Scout, version...
Agri-Business
Wild and Game launches special February recipe box
Wild and Game, the Bristol-based company on a mission to get more people in the UK enjoying wild game, is...
Machinery
New Goodyear Farm Tyres distributor for the UK to be located in Devon
A leading tyre specialist in Devon which has more than 40 years’ experience has become a new distributor for Goodyear...
N.Ireland
McAleer: Farmers in the North could be left behind
Farmers and rural communities in the North could be left behind as the Republic moves ahead with implementing its €10.5...
Beef
Is simplifying supply chains the key to better beef?
Convoluted supply chains often prevent farmers from focusing on consumer needs – but better collaboration and data use could significantly...
Dairy
Ballyjamesduff Mart holding an on-farm dairy dispersal sale
The tail end of 2020 and beginning of 2021 has seen a strong trade for dairy stock – with cows...
Rural Life
River levels remain exceptionally high across England due to heavy rain
Flooding remains a threat to many areas in northern and central England after heavy rain from Storm Christoph falling on...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland dairy industry achieves 34% reduction in carbon emissions
Northern Ireland dairy has achieved a 34% reduction in carbon emissions since 1990, despite growing by two-thirds over the same...
