Dairy
Dairy farmers turn to video game experts in order to enhance cow health
Dairy farmers and vets have enlisted the help of video gaming experts to enhance cow health in a unique new...
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Agri-Business
Queen’s University scientists partner with GBBO star for festival bid
The Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast has joined forces with Belfast-born Great British Bake Off...
Agri-Business
Closure of Port of Dover and Channel Tunnel a 'disaster' for UK exports and haulage sector
New rules introduced by the French government which has suspended all traffic and exports entering from the UK, has thrown...
N.Ireland
AgriLand’s ultimate Christmas gift guide
What do you buy for the person who seemingly doesn’t need anything? We know farmers are a tricky bunch to...
Beef
Farmers reminded to apply for SSBSS as deadline approaches
Eligible farmers and crofters are reminded to apply to the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) before the deadline of...
Beef
Herbal leys can make a significant contribution to beef output
Results from a five-year trial, carried out by scientists at Reading University, confirms that dry matter output from diversified swards...
Sheep
Scottish farmers reminded to complete annual sheep and goat inventory
Farmers and crofters in Scotland are being reminded to complete their December agricultural survey form, including the annual sheep and...
Rural Life
BVA issues warning to pet owners about potential poisoning hazards
Vets are advising pet owners to be extra careful in keeping chocolate, mince pies, puddings and festive decorations well out...
Agri-Business
Agri-food research fund now open for applications
An all-island agri-food research programme has opened for applications from public research institutions in Northern Ireland. The programme will support...
Rural Life
OFC aims to help break down barriers around diversity, equality and inclusion
This year’s crop of Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) Scholars are better equipped to ensure and promote the importance of diversity,...
Beef
A good transition cow management plan is crucial for a successful dairy operation
A transition cow can be identified as a cow three weeks’ pre-calving and three weeks’ post-calving. Dairy cows face many...
N.Ireland
Slatted or dry bedded housing for sheep: What questions do I need to ask myself before deciding?
They may not be the most common sight on sheep farms, but they are becoming more popular…and that is slatted...
Beef
Have you tested your building’s airflow?
The supply of fresh air within livestock housing is critical to ensure good health and maximum performance from housed livestock...
Dairy
Preventing mastitis in early lactation
Mastitis is the most economically challenging disease on a dairy farm, it causes the swelling of the cow’s udder tissue...
Agri-Business
New development officer appointed at the LAA
At one of the most exciting and crucial periods for the UK livestock industry, the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has...
Sheep
Hill farmers seeing the benefit of monitoring flock performance
Hill farmers in Wales have seen ample benefits after only a year of being part of a major research project...
N.Ireland
Restrictions on movements to NI ‘will be life changing’ – UK sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) in the UK has said it is “outraged” by the situation faced by sheep breeders...
Agri Politics
IFA and NFU meet to discuss latest Brexit developments
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Tim Cullinan, and the president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Minette...
