Machinery
Rock and ‘roll’: Doosan unveils new wheeled excavator
A new 5t Stage V compliant wheeled excavator – dubbed the DX57W-7 – has just been launched by Doosan. In addition...
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Agri-Business
Germinal Ireland and NI to merge in ‘reorganisation’ of operations
Grass and forage seed specialist Germinal has announced today (Tuesday, January 5) a “reorganisation” of its operations, which will see...
Arable
Government has not reauthorised use of the Vydate pesticide
The UK government has taken the decision not to reauthorise the use of the pesticide Vydate, effective immediately. The pesticide,...
Dairy
Latest GDT auction marks 4 index increases on the trot
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has posted a strong increase in the first auction of 2021 to mark four...
Sheep
British Wool launches major cost-saving initiative after impact of Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant detrimental impact on the global wool market and despite the fact that British...
Environment
DAERA launches index to measure NI public’s engagement with environment
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has announced the launch of a new index to measure the...
Agri-Business
Red Tractor calls on farmers to help shape the future of farming
Red Tractor has encouraged farmers to engage with it on a consultation process aimed to streamline the body’s food and...
N.Ireland
Researchers find food behaviour in UK and Ireland altered ‘significantly’ during Covid-19
An international survey led by Queen’s University Belfast has found “significant” changes to eating patterns during the Covid-19 pandemic. Positive...
Agri-Business
Minister Dodds calls for ‘urgent action’ as retailers pull deliveries to Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Economy Minister has written to Cabinet Office Secretary Michael Gove to call for “urgent action” to be taken...
Pig/Poultry
China suspends pork imports from Brazilian plant over Covid-19 concerns
China has suspended all imports of pork from a Brazilian pork plant operated by Aurora Alimentos over unanswered concerns about Covid-19....
Agri-Business
DAERA port protocol outlines new measures for GB to NI agri-food traders
Two guides published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) aim to help traders navigate new procedures...
Rural Life
160 cows evacuated to safety after barn catches fire in Cumbria
160 cows had to be evacuated to safety this morning (December 4), after a fire broke out in a barn...
Rural Life
How does Brexit affect travelling abroad with your pets?
As the UK has officially now left the EU, rules surrounding the travelling of pets has now changed in light...
Arable
Northern Ireland arable conference moves online for 2021
Major Northern Ireland arable conference, the Agronomy and Business Management Conference for Arable Growers, is set to go digital for 2021....
Agri-Business
Latest accounts show 40% increase in profits at Skea Eggs
Co. Tyrone egg firm Skea Eggs has reported a 43% increase in profits compared to the year before with profit...
Rural Life
2 quadbikes and a scrambler bike among items stolen in farm theft in Surrey
An appeal for information has been launched by police in Surrey after a burglary on a farm in Farnham has...
Beef
How badly does a bovine TB breakdown affect a farmer's mental health?
It has long been recognised in farming circles that a bovine TB breakdown has multiple consequences, such as loss of...
N.Ireland
AFBI warns farmers of the risks posed by certain ornamental plants to sheep
As the winter months continue, the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) wants to make farmers aware of the risk of...
