N.Ireland
Sheep advice: How can I reduce the risk of lameness in slatted sheds?
With the lambing season underway, the focus will turn to ensuring ewes are healthy and in good condition. An issue...
Latest Stories
N.Ireland
25 pigs rescued from slurry pit following collapse of slatted floor
A total of 25 pigs have been rescued following an incident that occurred on a farm in Co. Antrim, yesterday,...
Agri Politics
£1.15 million of Government funding announced to tackle food waste problem
Businesses and not-for-profits in England will benefit from £1.15 million of funding to help them come up with creative new...
Beef
Inside a 4,600 head beef-finishing operation in the UK
Over the years, AgriLand has had the opportunity to visit some very impressive beef operations – both on a national and...
N.Ireland
250ac of farmland, woodland, outbuildings and more… Rocketts Castle Estate has it all
Peacefully situated in Portlaw, Co. Waterford, is the impressive Rocketts Castle Estate on 250ac. It remarkably gathers together a 13th...
Agri-Business
Grain price: Markets down from high hit almost 2 weeks ago
Grain markets moved down this week. Fears of the coronavirus are no doubt having some impact on this downward movement....
Agri-Business
AHDB support seed potato exporters at international trade show
Several UK seed potato exporters will join AHDB at this year’s Fruit Logistica trade show to showcase quality produce from...
Agri-Business
Grain price: Markets down from high hit almost 2 weeks ago
Grain markets moved down this week. Fears of the coronavirus are no doubt having some impact on this downward movement....
Agri-Business
Aileen Barron: What’s in a logo…or a brand?
By Aileen Barron, Green Acre Marketing Everyday purchasing decisions are based on brand perception, even though we often don’t realise...
Dairy
‘Calf health is a good measure of calf welfare’ on farms
“If you looked at defining welfare on farms, you would hear things like freedom from hunger, freedom from discomfort, those...
Dairy
‘Calf health is a good measure of calf welfare’ on farms
“If you looked at defining welfare on farms, you would hear things like freedom from hunger, freedom from discomfort, those...
Agri-Business
Minister to challenge processors as NI farm income freefalls
Northern Ireland’s Minister of Agriculture has pledged to challenge retailers and supermarkets over prices as the latest departmental figures point...
Agri-Business
Reluctance for agricultural investment disappearing as 'Brexit Day' arrives
Farmers’ confidence has plummeted in recent years amid Brexit uncertainty, but investment plans are now starting to evolve, according to...
Agri-Business
UK pork exports doubled in 2019 as African Swine Fever boosts demand
African Swine Fever in China is having a knock-on effect on the pork and other red meat sectors right across...
N.Ireland
Colour combo crime: Car pulled on green diesel…and kerosene
A car stopped at a recent checkpoint was found to be running on a mix of kerosene and green agricultural...
Agri-Business
2 ‘thieves’ arrested following discovery of 29 sheep in 2 vehicles
Two men have been arrested in South Africa following a police discovery of 29 sheep in two vehicles that were...
Agri-Business
UK and Australia join forces in simulated African swine fever exercise
This week, the UK and the New South Wales government in Australia are joining forces on a simulated exercise to...
Agri Politics
UK farmers reminded CAP rules remain in place after 'Brexit Day'
NFU Scotland is reminding members that when the UK leaves the EU this Friday (January 31) the rules, with which...
