Rural Life
Graphic: 50 sheep killed in dog attack on a Welsh farm
A farmer in Wales has been left distraught after an out-of-control dog killed 50 of his ewes in a dog...
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Beef
Farm antibiotic usage is falling in Northern Ireland
The recently published Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA) ‘Targets Task Force Report 2020’ confirms that sales of...
Machinery
Pics: JCB packs the power in new Stage V compliant Agri Loadalls
JCB is launching a new range of Loadall telescopic handlers featuring more powerful Euro Stage V emissions-compliant engines, the UK...
Machinery
Kubota appoints UK product manager for M-series portfolio
Kubota (UK) has appointed a new product manager for the M-series tractor portfolio. Henry Myatt will join the the machinery...
Agri-Business
NI sheep farmers urged to ‘use it or lose it’ with wool board
Sheep farmers have been urged to continue to feed wool into wool depots, for fear shortages due to low prices...
Beef
‘Expect the unexpected when it comes to scanning dates’
‘Expect the unexpected when it comes to scanning dates’ was one of the key messages to takeaway from a Teagasc...
Dairy
Dairy advice: It’s time to complete your spring rotation planner
Now’s the time to set your farm up for the grazing season ahead with a spring rotation planner (SRP). The...
Agri-Business
FAI Farms appoints new director and COO
FAI Farms, a global food system consultancy, data and education business working in partnership with major brands, has announced the...
Environment
RSPB: New bill could ‘turn the tide’ on NI’s devastating nature decline
Bird conservation charity RSPB NI has said a public consultation over an Environment and Nature Restoration Bill in Northern Ireland...
Environment
NFU Scotland looks to find the next climate friendly farming champion
NFU Scotland has started the search for Scotland’s climate friendly farming champion. Hosted by NFU Scotland’s Next Generation group and...
Machinery
Cutting-edge tool launched to reduce fertiliser damage to the environment
Leading Scottish scientists have invented a new cutting-edge tool to help farmers find the safest way to use organic waste...
Beef
Pneumonia in calves: What are the causes and how to prevent it
Pneumonia in calves is the result of a complex interaction between viral and bacterial pathogens, environmental stress factors and the...
Machinery
Tramspread extends its range with introduction of new shug couplings
New shug couplings from Tramspread have been launched to safely cope with the increased size and capacity of modern umbilical...
Environment
River trust offers 75% grant to farmers in Ballinderry catchment
Farms in the Ballinderry river catchment could be eligible for a lucrative new grant supporting measures to improve water quality...
Agri Politics
4 candidates to run for 2 vice presidential posts at NFU Scotland
For the first time ever, the candidates who are standing for the top officeholder roles within NFU Scotland will participate...
Sheep
Welsh farmers reminded to complete annual sheep and goat inventory from
Sheep and goat keepers in Wales are being reminded to submit their annual inventory form by Monday, February 1, to...
Agri-Business
CAFRE seminar to examine how UK’s EU Exit will impact NI food labelling rules
The College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to host an online event explaining the new post-EU Exit...
Agri-Business
Chestnutt: There’s no fear of anyone in NI going hungry
Ulster Farmers’ Union president Victor Chestnutt has urged for calm over fears of food shortages in Northern Ireland. Images of...
