Environment
UFU asks farmers to get counting in the Big Farmland Bird Count
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is encouraging farmers to get counting and join the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC). UFU deputy...
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Dairy
Avoid getting up during the night this calving season; here’s how…
The spring-calving season can be a hectic time of the year on farms; so many farmers will try every trick...
Dairy
NI applications invited for this study tour to Britain
Northern Ireland dairy farmers have the chance to see for themselves how two large Yorkshire enterprises manage their staffing and...
Beef
Dyke bull tops solid Stirling Limousin trade at 13,500gns
A good commercial trade for Limousin bulls was led by the MacGregor’s, Milton of Campsie, at Stirling on Monday, February...
Agri-Business
What are the dangers associated with under and overfeeding ewes?
With the lambing period fast approaching for mid-season flocks, farmers will be anxious that ewes are in good condition to...
Agri-Business
Grain price: Wheat bounces back a little
Grain markets began to move in a more positive direction this week. While the coronavirus is still affecting the market,...
Rural Life
Storm Ciara: Amber and yellow warnings in force across the UK
The Met Office has issued several National Severe Weather Warnings for strong winds and heavy rain brought by Storm Ciara...
Arable
UK farms expected to increase nitrogen use following wet winter
It’s expected British arable farmers will need to apply more nitrogen to crops this year, following an exceptionally wet winter...
Dairy
Will OAD milking in early lactation affect my herd’s milk production performance?
Many dairy farmers consider once-a-day (OAD) milking for the first few weeks of the milking season as a means of...
Agri-Business
Fivemiletown business fined for water pollution offence
A farm business in Co. Tyrone has been fined £1,250 at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court today after pleading guilty to a...
Rural Life
Government announces support for Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill in Parliament
Those who mistreat animals could face up to five years in prison under a new law backed by the UK...
Agri-Business
Half of UK farmers turning to diversification to support incomes after Brexit
Almost half of the UK’s farmers (48%) are planning to set up or expand diversification schemes – a figure which...
Agri-Business
Half of UK farmers turning to diversification to support incomes after Brexit
Almost half of the UK’s farmers (48%) are planning to set up or expand diversification schemes – a figure which...
Agri-Business
Aileen Barron: Why so many farmers are viewing video content…
By Aileen Barron, Green Acre Marketing Video marketing is a growing phenomenon for many reasons and agri-businesses are becoming more...
Agri-Business
UK Government sets out low-tariff trade proposals in new Global Tariff Policy
Key details of how the UK’s future trade tariff schedule could look have been revealed today (February 6), as the...
Arable
UK potato businesses urged to ditch CIPC ahead of use-up date
The Potato Industry CIPC Stewardship Group (PICSG) has warned potato growers and buyers against applying sprout suppressant Chlorpropham (CIPC) at...
Dairy
Lakeland launches ‘labour-saving booklet’ for suppliers
Lakeland Dairies has launched a 28-page booklet containing recommendations, tips and case studies “aimed at making farm life easier” for...
Environment
Northern Ireland Assembly declares climate emergency
The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted in favour of declaring a climate emergency and has called for the establishment of...
