Machinery
Giant 4-axle silage trailer rolls out of Irish factory
Well-known manufacturer Smyth Trailers (based in Co. Carlow) has just completed the build of a massive four-axle silage trailer (pictured...
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Agri-Business
Flood-stricken Dales farmers urged to register for support
Flood-stricken farmers in the North East have been urged to report the level of damage on their farm with the...
Arable
UK research could pave way to crops that need less fertiliser
A UK research collaboration has made advances in plant science which could ultimately pave the way for more nutrient-efficient cereal...
Agri-Business
Cross-border trade to ‘virtually stop’ after ‘no-deal’
An official UK Government document, seen by some of the cabinet, warns that cross-border agri-food trade between Northern Ireland and...
Agri-Business
Cross-border trade to ‘virtually stop’ after ‘no-deal’
An official UK government document, seen by some of the UK’s cabinet, warns that cross-border agri-food trade between Northern Ireland...
Dairy
Yorkshire breeder to judge 2019 Baileys Champion Cow
Former Holstein UK president and Yorkshire breeder Peter Waring has been unveiled as the 2019 judge for one of Ireland’s...
Dairy
First west Wales strategic dairy farm announced
Tyddyn yr Eglwys Farm in Pembrokeshire has been named as the first AHDB strategic dairy farm for west Wales. Managed...
N.Ireland
Investigations begin on 10 cattle stolen in overnight raid
A number of cattle have been reported stolen from a farm in an overnight raid yesterday morning, Wednesday, July 31....
N.Ireland
Investigations begin on 10 cattle stolen in overnight raid
A number of cattle have been reported stolen from a farm in an overnight raid yesterday morning, Wednesday, July 31....
Dairy
Morrisons opens up beef supply chain to Arla 360 farmers
In an industry first, supermarket chain Morrisons is to allow bull calves from dairy suppliers participating in the Arla UK...
Rural Life
Countryside Alliance chairman stands down amid Cabinet Office appointment
Simon Hart has announced he will step down as chairman of the Countryside Alliance having been appointed as Parliamentary Secretary to...
Agri-Business
RPA confirms overdue agri-environment claims have been fully paid
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has confirmed today that eligible Countryside Stewardship (CS) and Environmental Stewardship (ES) customers have been...
Machinery
Pics: New 200hp+ Kubota tractors break cover
Kubota has unveiled its new M8 Series tractor line-up, which extends beyond 200hp, in North America. The launch is reportedly...
Machinery
Europe’s first 9900i goes to Northern Ireland
The first John Deere 9900i self-propelled forage harvester to be sold in Europe is owned by a contractor in Northern Ireland....
Rural Life
Yorkshire man calls 999 fearing sheep would 'eat his children'
Humberside Police has been forced to warn the public only to call 999 in genuine emergencies after a Yorkshireman phoned...
Agri-Business
First Milk turnover increases by 7.8%
British dairy co-operative First Milk has increased its group turnover by 7.8%, according to its latest set of accounts. The Annual...
Arable
Metaldehyde slug pellet ban overturned following legal challenge
In an unprecedented move, the decision by the former Secretary of State for the Environment to ban metaldehyde slug pellet...
Pig/Poultry
New UK border campaign tackles dangerous threat of African Swine Fever
A new campaign has been launched today (July 31) at the UK’s border to help keep the deadly pig disease...
