Sheep
AgriScot: Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year to be unveiled tomorrow
This time tomorrow one of three exceptional sheep businesses will have been named Scotland’s top sheep farm of the year...
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Dairy
AgriScot survey: Confidence levels suggest industry ‘on a knife-edge’
A survey to assess the current mood of Scottish dairy farmers, carried out ahead of a major farming event, suggests...
Rural Life
Finalists announced for 2019 Holstein UK President’s Medal
Three Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) have excelled during the judging for the Holstein UK President’s Medal. The three finalists are:...
Beef
Rise in liver fluke infections spotted in UK cattle and sheep carcasses
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Cattle Parasites Sustainably (COWS) have warned that liver fluke...
Agri-Business
GDT hits 5 increases on the bounce in latest auction
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has hit five consecutive increases following the conclusion of the latest auction earlier today,...
Dairy
Northern Irish milk prices: A round-up for October as winter bonuses kick in
The main Northern Irish milk processors have all announced their prices for October supplies in recent days; below is a...
EU allocates €200 million to promote agri-food products
The European Commission has announced it will allocate a total of €200.9 million in 2020 to fund promotion activities for...
Agri-Business
40% of Scottish upland sheep scheme applications still outstanding
NFU Scotland is reminding hill farmers and crofters that the deadline for applying to the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme...
N.Ireland
Driver with ‘insecure load’ in the doghouse with the law
A driver of a pick-up vehicle came in for a “ruff” time with the long arm of the law over...
Rural Life
Red Shepherdess: Turning criticism into motivation made my farming dreams come true
List young farmers using social media to promote the industry and you’ll likely not be long before the ‘Red Shepherdess’...
N.Ireland
Appeal made for info on stolen tractor used in Louth ATM theft
An appeal for information has been made in relation to the stolen tractor used in the attempted theft of an...
Agri-Business
Government urged to match Scots Women in Ag funding in NI
Calls have been made for the UK Government to step in to match Scottish Government funding earmarked to support females...
Dairy
What ‘type’ of labour will best suit my farm this spring?
It is never too early to begin preparations for the busy spring-calving period. This year, in particular, farmers will need...
Sheep
It’s soon time to start scanning early-lambing flocks
The breeding season is coming to a close for many early-lambing flocks and, by now, many of these flocks will...
Farmland, stables and a helicopter hanger…soon to ‘fly’ off the market
Moyview, located at Rinroe, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo (Eircode: F26 XD99), is a magnificent residential and agricultural estate, set on beautiful, mature grounds...
Machinery
New Romanian-built tractor uncovered at Agritechnica 2019
Romanian manufacturer Irum is showing off one of its new Tagro tractors at Agritechnica 2019 (in Germany). The intention is...
Machinery
A Fendt-badged telehandler with an ‘all-round view like a wheel loader’
Fendt has teamed up with German-headquartered Sennebogen to offer its first own-brand telehandler (telescopic handler). The machine was unveiled at...
Agri-Business
New job vacancies available in agri-sector
A number of new job opportunities have become available recently in the agriculture sector, ranging from farm assistants to sales...