Environment
UK study to develop and adapt technology to monitor methane production in outdoor cattle
Researchers in Scotland are looking into more effective ways to monitor greenhouse gas emissions in grazing cattle. The study, which...
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N.Ireland
Lameness: What can farmers do about it?
Lameness is a huge problem on sheep farms, especially this time of the year when animals are being housed and...
Environment
CCC report: UK environmental bodies commit to joint action
The chairmen of three Government environmental bodies have pledged to work together to deliver nature-based solutions to climate change, helping...
N.Ireland
Investigations ongoing following theft of 21 ewes from farm
An appeal for information has been made in relation to the theft of 21 sheep from a farm earlier this...
Rural Life
Cattle rescued following close call with slurry store
A number of cattle have been safely rescued following an incident where livestock gained access to a slurry store on...
Environment
More than 80,000ac to be transformed by land managers across Scotland
A new network of “landscape leaders” is meeting for the first time to bring about positive environmental change in Scotland...
Agri-Business
NI’s Next Generation forum reopens for applications
Applications are now open for the latest traunch of Northern Ireland’s Next Generation Development Forum. Run by the Ulster Farmers’...
Agri-Business
NI’s Next Generation forum reopens for applications
Applications are now open for the latest traunch of Northern Ireland’s Next Generation Development Forum. Run by the Ulster Farmers’...
Agri-Business
Record levels of English farm payments made by the end of December
Record levels of farm payments have been made in England across the Basic Payment, Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes....
Environment
Farming unions respond to landmark climate change report recommendations
A landmark climate change report has recommended nature-based solutions such as tree planting, peatland restoration, and low-carbon farming practices among...
Dairy
Why colostrum is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime
Colostrum, otherwise known as ‘beestings’, is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime – as...
Dairy
Why colostrum is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime
Colostrum, otherwise known as ‘beestings’, is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime – as...
Dairy
Robotic milking ‘helps breed trouble-free cows’ – study
Fluctuations in milk yield measured by milking robots can be used to breed cows that can cope well with problems,...
Rural Life
Gardaí investigate attempted plant machinery theft in Monaghan
Investigations are ongoing into the attempted theft of plant machinery in Co. Monaghan in the early hours of this morning,...
Rural Life
UK establishes group to tackle ruminant endemic diseases
A new cattle and sheep industry group is set to be established in the UK, according to a statement from...
Beef
Farmers urged to remember ‘slurry mixing code’ during spreading season
Farmers are urged to take extra care when working with slurry by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland...
Beef
Farmers urged to remember ‘slurry mixing code’ during spreading season
Farmers are urged to take extra care when working with slurry – particularly agitating – as spreading season gets underway...
Rural Life
NFU Cymru Welsh Council re-elects president and deputy president
NFU Cymru president John Davies and deputy president Aled Jones have been re-elected to their roles following a meeting of...