N.Ireland
The importance of regular footbathing as housing nears
We are now nearing the housed period for cows. With many herds now housing cattle by night, footbathing your herd...
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Dairy
Drying off: Which cows need to be dried off first?
Drying off should be relatively straightforward, but if you are not prepared for it and haven’t done your homework, it...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Tail clipping and shaving udders before drying off
Farmers should now place a particular emphasis on tail clipping and shaving udders as we enter into the housing period...
Agri Politics
MP highlights Budget and food security concerns
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has highlighted the farming and crofting community’s concerns about the upcoming Budget and government...
N.Ireland
Conference to examine changes in grass growth
This week sees the publication of the final GrassCheck Bulletin for 2024. For the majority of this year so far, grass...
Rural Life
Consumer trust in UK farming hits six-year high
The latest findings from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) trust study show optimism rising through the agricultural supply...
N.Ireland
Why is the inclusion of dairy important in the diets of older people?
The inclusion of dairy products in the diets of older adults can reduce the number of falls and bone fractures...
N.Ireland
Pressure builds to have Farm Welfare Bill introduced at Stormont
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, has been asked to endorse the introduction of...
N.Ireland
Controlling heifer mastitis as we edge closer to housing
Heifer mastitis can be a serious issue for herds and can have a negative impact on udder health in first...
Machinery
Kaweco tankers and loaders take a bow as factory closes
Royal Reesink is primarily a distributor of agricultural equipment throughout Europe and the rest of the world and is also...
N.Ireland
DAERA extends CNCC chair and deputy chair application deadline
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for applications for a new chair and...
Environment
NFU Scotland president calls for due recognition of member's green credentials
NFU Scotland president, Martin Kennedy, who retires from office in February 2025, used his final Autumn conference address to call...
N.Ireland
BYDV risk to newly planted cereal crops in NI
Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) once again poses a threat to newly planted cereal crops in Northern Ireland, according to...
Dairy
Dale Farm: Focus is ‘firmly on sustainability’ for growth
The future focus for Dale Farm, the Northern Ireland-headquartered co-op, is “firmly on sustainability which will be pivotal to growth,”...
Farm Building
Volunteers progress with restoration of Scottish bothy
Volunteers undertaking restoration work on a derelict bothy, once hidden within the depths of a forest on Scotland’s west coast,...
N.Ireland
£15,000 of funding announced for NI farming group
The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) has announced £170,000 of new support for nine farming groups in England, Scotland, and NI,...
Dairy
Winner of 2024 Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award announced
William Davies from Clynderwen, Pembrokeshire has been announced as the winner of the 2024 NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Dairy...
Agri-Business
Irish food waste tech company to create 20 new UK jobs
Irish technology company, Positive Carbon, which specialises in food waste reduction technology, has announced the expansion of its operations into...
