Agri-Business
NI’s Next Generation forum reopens for applications
Applications are now open for the latest traunch of Northern Ireland’s Next Generation Development Forum. Run by the Ulster Farmers’...
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Agri-Business
Record levels of English farm payments made by the end of December
Record levels of farm payments have been made in England across the Basic Payment, Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes....
Environment
Farming unions respond to landmark climate change report recommendations
A landmark climate change report has recommended nature-based solutions such as tree planting, peatland restoration, and low-carbon farming practices among...
Dairy
Why colostrum is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime
Colostrum, otherwise known as ‘beestings’, is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime – as...
Dairy
Why colostrum is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime
Colostrum, otherwise known as ‘beestings’, is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime – as...
Dairy
Robotic milking ‘helps breed trouble-free cows’ – study
Fluctuations in milk yield measured by milking robots can be used to breed cows that can cope well with problems,...
Rural Life
Gardaí investigate attempted plant machinery theft in Monaghan
Investigations are ongoing into the attempted theft of plant machinery in Co. Monaghan in the early hours of this morning,...
Rural Life
UK establishes group to tackle ruminant endemic diseases
A new cattle and sheep industry group is set to be established in the UK, according to a statement from...
Beef
Farmers urged to remember ‘slurry mixing code’ during spreading season
Farmers are urged to take extra care when working with slurry by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland...
Beef
Farmers urged to remember ‘slurry mixing code’ during spreading season
Farmers are urged to take extra care when working with slurry – particularly agitating – as spreading season gets underway...
Rural Life
NFU Cymru Welsh Council re-elects president and deputy president
NFU Cymru president John Davies and deputy president Aled Jones have been re-elected to their roles following a meeting of...
Dairy
The key aspects of a good calf shed
With not long left until the spring-calving season is in full swing, it is paramount that your calf-housing facilities are...
Machinery
AGCO confirms €40m Massey Ferguson site expansion in Beauvais
AGCO – the company behind the Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra and Challenger agricultural machinery brands – has confirmed a further...
Agri-Business
Business Development Groups Scheme closing date extended
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has extended the closing date for applications to the Business Development Groups (BDGs) Scheme,...
Agri-Business
Business Development Groups Scheme closing date extended
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has extended the closing date for applications to the Business Development Groups (BDGs) Scheme,...
Agri-Business
Welsh TB cattle slaughterings hit all-time high
The latest data relating to bovine TB in Wales has revealed an “alarming and unsustainable” rise in the number of...
Agri-Business
New NI ag minister to weigh up end to calendar-based slurry dates
There were big promises made at Dundonald House as Northern Ireland’s first Agriculture Minister in three years set out his...
Agri-Business
New NI ag minister to weigh up end to calendar-based slurry dates
There were big promises made at Dundonald House as Northern Ireland’s first Agriculture Minister in three years set out his...
