Environment
Less pesticides won’t make food production more sustainable – expert
Some weeks ago, the UK launched its Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) 2025; its objective is to reduce pesticide usage...
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Agri-Business
Global grain markets remain under pressure – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that global grain markets remained under pressure over recent days. Both...
Sheep
Two UK sheep breeds newly flagged as endangered
Two of the UK’s native sheep breeds – the Manx Loaghtan and the Leicester Longwool – have been classified as...
Dairy
High submission & conception rates needed for six-week in-calf rate
With a number of farmers having already started their breeding season, and many more following suit in the next few...
Dairy
Heifer targets: What weight should heifer calves be at weaning?
Many heifer calves on farms will now be approaching 10-12-weeks-of-age, meaning that they should be strong enough to be completely...
Dairy
Late calvers: Is a synchronisation programme the best option?
The beginning of the breeding season is here and often farmers ask what protocol they should adopt for their late...
Rural Life
‘The stories of those who dare to touch a fairy fort are frightening’
Folklorist and author, Jo Kerrigan, has urged farmers to steer clear of fairy forts where possible, to avoid evoking the...
Sheep
Sheep: Factors to consider with ewes and lambs at grass
After a busy lambing season on farms, getting ewes and lambs out to grass is a welcome relief to farmers...
N.Ireland
CAFRE to host dry stone walling courses in May
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will host a number of dry stone walling day courses at...
N.Ireland
Minister criticised following collapse of NI bee inspection service
DUP agriculture, environment and rural affairs spokesperson, Carla Lockhart MP, has hit out at Minister Andrew Muir, following confirmation that...
N.Ireland
NI family farms could face ‘significant tax liabilities’ – accountants
Inheritance tax changes, announced as part of the UK Autumn Budget 2024, will have “a particularly disproportionate impact on family...
N.Ireland
Lack of control key reason for UK dairy farmers exiting sector – study
A new study examining the reasons behind why dairy farmers exit the industry has highlighted the central role that a...
N.Ireland
CAFRE to discuss sustainable use of nutrients in on-farm events
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will host two on-farm events on Monday (April 28) to discuss...
Agri-Business
UK govt may ‘soon be issuing ration books’ warns farmers group
Food security is set to “quickly rise up” the UK’s political agenda according to the Farmers for Action (FFA) group....
N.Ireland
BVD ‘grace period’ reduced in NI for positive or inconclusive animals
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has reminded herd owners in Northern Ireland that the grace period...
Dairy
Roadways and surfaces need to be maintained ahead of breeding
Lameness poses serious threat to cow’s health and welfare and, as we move into May, roadways and surfaces need to...
N.Ireland
Beef Week 2025 to champion NI produce
Today (Wednesday, April 23) marks the start of Beef Week 2025, a marketing campaign that aims to shine a spotlight...
Agri-Business
Only 17% of Scottish supermarket goods local - NFU Scotland
Less than 20% of food on sale in supermarkets in Scotland was labelled as Scottish produce, according to new research...
