Sheep
Grass remains the priority feed for sheep
Grass can account for 95% of breeding ewes’ total dietary needs, according to AgriSearch’s Dr. Elizabeth Earle. “High-quality grass contains...
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Rural Life
Highly regarded farming estate on the market...with a deer enterprise
A compact residential and farming estate is currently on the market in the heart of Donside. Located at Glenkindie, Alford,...
Grass
Soil compaction is a constant challenge on grassland farms
Even moderate levels of soil compaction can reduce grassland output levels by 20%, according to Alex Higgins, from the Agri-Food...
Rural Life
'Established' dairy farm includes 3 robotic milking machines on 523ac
Galbraith has brought to the open market East Tarbrax Farm in North Lanarkshire, a substantial dairy unit of 523.33ac currently...
Rural Life
Farmer and vet team to take Redbull Soapbox Race by storm
A daring team of two farmers and two farm vets, who say they are capable of making anything work with...
Grass
Grass and herb mixes hold particular promise for sheep farmers
Ongoing research at University College Dublin (UCD) is pointing to the very real benefits of including a range of grasses,...
Sheep
The threat of Brexit continues to hang over sheep sector in Northern Ireland
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Ivor Ferguson believes that Northern Ireland’s sheep sector is the one that will be most...
Agri-Business
ForFarmers to weigh up Crewe site closure
The UK arm of international agricultural feed firm ForFarmers UK has announced proposals to close its manufacturing site in Crewe...
Rural Life
Farm workers among victims freed in UK’s biggest modern slavery investigation
A Polish slavery gang who trafficked up to 400 people to the West Midlands, forcing them to work for a...
Agri-Business
£1.5 million poultry site investment to create 40 jobs
Avara Foods, one of the UK’s largest poultry processing businesses, has invested over £1.5 million in improving and developing its...
Machinery
How many new tractors are selling in the UK?
The latest figures from the AEA (Agricultural Engineers Association) show that 1,174 new agricultural tractors (over 50hp) were registered in the UK last...
Rural Life
Video: Activist almost killed after locking neck to factory line
A vegan activist has had a lucky escape after he locked his neck to a factory processing line and found...
Agri-Business
Effective incentives 'to be vital' in Government's net-zero push for farms
Speaking at a farming and climate change conference hosted by the NFU and Sustainable Food Trust today (July 5), NFU...
Agri-Business
Mexican commercial mission to explore British pork industry
Delegates from the Mexican livestock industry will learn about the UK’s pork sector when they arrive in the country this...
Rural Life
Bike thefts: Weekend raiders break into sheds and steal 4 quads in a night
Farmers in Flintshire have become victims of a professional gang of quad bike thieves, with more than £15,000 of ATVs...
N.Ireland
JCB burn-out prompts machinery fire warning
A recent issue involving a JCB which went on fire has prompted a warning on the dangers of machinery fires...
N.Ireland
JCB burn-out prompts machinery fire warning
A recent issue involving a JCB which went on fire has prompted a warning on the dangers of machinery fires...
Agri-Business
BYDV research for cereals to receive 3-year funding boost
The management of virus-spreading aphids in winter cereal crops is the subject of a new AHDB research call. It forms...
