N.Ireland
Firefighters called in to rescue cow stuck in water-filled ditch
A team of firefighters had to be called in to rescue a “heavily pregnant cow” that got stuck in a...
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N.Ireland
Firefighters called in to rescue cow stuck in water-filled ditch
A team of firefighters had to be called in to rescue a “heavily pregnant cow” that got stuck in a...
Dairy
GDT index drops slightly for fourth consecutive fall
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has fallen slightly for a fourth consecutive decrease following the conclusion of the latest...
Dairy
2 weeks to go on 'once-in-a-generation' dairy consultation
UK dairy farmers are being urged to complete the government’s milk contracts consultation before the 15 September deadline. NFU Scotland...
Agri-Business
Just 1 of NI’s 21 lakes classified as ‘good’ in latest assessment
Just one of Northern Ireland’s 21 lakes has been classified as ‘good’, according to a report released this week by the...
Agri-Business
Major European livestock show Sommet de l’Elevage cancelled
Major international livestock show, Sommet de l’Elevage (Livestock Summit), has been cancelled as French officials say they can no longer...
N.Ireland
Farmer caught drink driving says he went to check on damage to tractor
A farmer from Northern Ireland who was caught driving whilst almost twice the legal limit was returning to his yard to...
Rural Life
Guinness Storehouse apologises for incorrectly putting Kilmullen Farm on menu
The Guinness Storehouse has apologised for incorrectly having Kilmullen Farm on its menu, despite the farm never selling product to...
N.Ireland
Farmer caught drink driving says he went to check on damage to tractor
A farmer from Northern Ireland who was caught driving whilst almost twice the legal limit was returning to his yard to...
Dairy
‘There’s no good news for anybody in Brexit’ – Lakeland CEO
The CEO of Lakeland Dairies has warned about the knock-on effects of a ‘no-deal’ scenario between the EU and the...
Agri-Business
Changes to be made to NI farming Covid-19 support payments
Letters detailing offers of Covid-19 support money for Northern Ireland farmers are expected to arrive over the next few days....
Agri-Business
How much would a TB breakdown cost your farm?
A UK government report published this week has sought to put a value on how much a bovine TB breakdown...
Agri-Business
New Covid-19 veterinary survey in September to gauge business impact
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will issue the fourth iteration of its coronavirus impact survey next week to...
Agri-Business
Innovative research to diagnose TB in cattle faster awarded £500,000
Ground-breaking scientific research aimed at detecting bovine tuberculosis in cattle (bTB) will take place after five projects were awarded a...
N.Ireland
What can I do to tighten up the lambing period?
A compact lambing period is what many sheep farmers strive for every year; however, in some cases, it is sometimes...
Agri-Business
Setting up the farmyard for the coming months
Heavy rainfall has led to housing to prevent damage on some farms, but hopefully this isn’t the end of the...
Agri-Business
Setting up the farmyard for the coming months
Heavy rainfall has led to housing to prevent damage on some farms, but hopefully this isn’t the end of the...
N.Ireland
Time to assess your ewes’ BCS now
Even though the breeding season won’t be kicking off on many sheep farms until October/November, preparations must begin now for...
