Dairy
One retailer’s answer to the bull calf crisis in the UK
A chain of supermarkets in the UK, known as Morrisons, are to allow all bull calves from its dairy suppliers...
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Dairy
Should I house my cows to prevent poaching?
The persistent and heavy rainfall last week and over the weekend has lead to the majority of soils across the...
Agri-Business
EU dairy conference showcases NI’s ‘significant work’ to lower carbon footprint
More than 100 European dairy industry experts are set to gather at Greenmount College today (Monday, September 30) for an international...
Sheep
Have you enough space to house your ewes for the breeding season?
With the breeding season underway, sheep farmers across the country will be preparing for the busy months that lie ahead....
Beef
Are your animals showing signs of a selenium deficiency?
Dr. Elizabeth Berry BVSC, PhD, MRCVS, veterinary director with Animax, confirms that all of their Allsure boluses contain selenium selenite...
Agri-Business
Adapt, survive and thrive: East Midlands winter farming seminars announced
Farmers and landowners in the East Midlands wanting advice on the future of the agricultural sector, are urged to attend...
Agri-Business
UK levy bodies propose more coordinated approach to ruminant health
The UK’s levy boards have launched a consultation on proposals to form a Ruminant Health and Welfare Group to deliver...
Beef
New farm groups alliance to host Northern Ireland beef crisis meeting
A new producer group alliance has come together under the name NI Farm Groups to host a ‘beef crisis meeting’...
Agri-Business
New appointments strengthen QMS marketing team
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has strengthened its marketing and communications team with the appointment of two new members of staff....
Agri-Business
US firm invests £1.5 million in Scottish agri-tech firm
A North American agri-tech firm has invested £1.5 million in a Scottish indoor growing company to help boost its market presence....
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland to host 'Red Meat Crisis Panel Night'
Beef farmers and crofters in Scotland continue to be under severe pressure due to desperately poor market returns. Beef prices...
Machinery
Unofficial: New John Deere 8R and 7R Series tractors unveiled
Pictures are circulating online, which depict the latest-generation 8R and 7R Series tractors from John Deere. The shots were apparently...
Machinery
Big blue ‘Genesis’ tractors are back: The new ‘T8’ is here…
New Holland has launched its new T8 Genesis Series tractors in Europe. “When the Genesis tractor, known in Europe as...
Machinery
Next-generation 130-170hp Kubota tractors are imminent
Kubota is preparing to launch its M7003 Series. The tractors are expected to become available early next year. The M7003...
Beef
Welsh farmers threaten court action to stop ‘tariff-free’ Irish imports
The Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) has said that it is prepared to “go through the courts if necessary” to...
Beef
Scottish prime cattle prices down 12% compared to 2018
Scottish prime cattle prices have lacked direction for the majority of the summer and over the past couple of weeks...
Sheep
Video: 56,000 sheep loaded on ship bound for Middle East
A ship has departed Fremantle port in Western Australia, bound for the middle East as the live export sheep trade...
Agri-Business
UK’s next generation of farmers unite in climate change ambition
The UK’s four farming Next Generation forums have come together this week to discuss how they can work together towards...
