Environment
NI farmers advised on slurry spreading as deadline nears
NI Water has reminded farmers to ensure that they protect water resources when spreading slurry or manures over the next...
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N.Ireland
NAP consultation process must include series of public meetings – FFA
Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the hosting of public meetings as part of a Nutrients Action Programme (NAP)...
Pig/Poultry
Graphic pics: 13,000 pigs killed in Ukraine during bombing of farm
By Chris McCullough **Warning: Some readers may find the images below distressing** Russian forces have reportedly carried out another attack...
Dairy
Research: Investment needed to realise potential of dairy-beef
Dairy-beef is emerging as a strategic opportunity to enhance value, reduce waste, and reshape global beef supply chains, according to...
N.Ireland
All-island safety campaign targets deadly falls in agriculture
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in construction and agriculture. To tackle...
Dairy
Aim for at least one grazing on your autumn reseeded ground
Many farmers opted to reseed paddocks in August, which means many of these paddocks will be ready for a grazing...
N.Ireland
DAFM: 365,500 sheep entered Ireland from NI in 2024
The number of sheep that entered the Republic of Ireland from Northern Ireland in 2024 totalled just over 365,500 head....
Rural Life
UK coroner wants ‘action’ after man died following tractor handbrake failure
A UK coroner has called for action “to prevent future deaths” from the country’s Department for Transport after a man...
Rural Life
The shared problems of mountain farmers from Wales to Uganda
Jenipher Sambazi, a coffee farmer in Uganda, travelled to Wales for Fairtrade Fortnight 2025, where she met with Welsh farmer...
N.Ireland
Poultry culled at NI premises amid suspect bird flu case
Disease control measures have been initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland following...
Rural Life
Developing countries need smarter collaboration on livestock sector – expert
Developing countries need smarter collaborations to improve animal health and sustainably transform the livestock sector amid reduced aid budgets. That...
Beef
Water and concentrate feeding is key to calf rumen development
With autumn calving is well and truly underway, focusing on the rumen development of young calves is a crucial aspect...
Machinery
Cameras and AI, the winning combination at Agritechnica 2025
If drones have suddenly become the the hot topic in digital agriculture, overshadowing the introduction of autonomous tractors and field...
N.Ireland
Equine owners transiting horses from GB to NI ‘saddled’ with extra costs – MP
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has criticised the UK government for axing the Movement Assistance Scheme (MAS), which reimbursed veterinary...
Environment
€20 million allocated to cross-border habitat preservation project
Over €20 million in funding will be provided over the next four years to tackle the decline in priority species...
N.Ireland
NI farmer convicted for water pollution offence
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted in court of a water pollution offence. Martin Millar (44), of Glenleary...
Agri-Business
FAO Meat Price Index reaches new record high
The benchmark of world food commodity prices declined slightly in September, led by drops in the sugar and dairy price...
Dairy
Lakeland Dairies Open Day showcases investment in Newtownards
Lakeland Dairies this week hosted its farmer suppliers, members of the local community and other stakeholders at its Open Day...
