N.Ireland
UK bluetongue discovey: NI farmers ‘must stay vigilant’
Farmers in Northern Ireland must remain vigilant for signs of the Bluetongue virus after it was detected in two cattle...
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Rural Life
Man severely injured in accident with grain auger
A man has been severely injured in an accident on a farm in Yorkshire, according to North Yorkshire Fire and...
Rural Life
Woman killed following road collision involving tractor
Officers from Cheshire Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal collision in Cranage, England. Shortly before...
Beef
Bluetongue identified in 2 imported cattle
Farmers are being urged to remain vigilant for bluetongue virus following the discovery of the disease in two cattle imported...
Agri-Business
Grain price: Last week saw positive moves
Grain prices finished on a relatively positive note on Friday. LIFFE wheat for November closed the week at £176.35/t, while...
Beef
British R3 heifer prices highest in Europe
During the week ending September 9, the average R3 heifer price in the EU was 384.5c/kg – an increase of...
Agri-Business
US milk production continues on its upward trend
Milk production in the 23 major states in the US has continued on its upward trend during the eight month...
Agri-Business
Autumn food festivals to showcase QSM beef and lamb
Quality Standard Mark (QSM) beef and lamb produce from the west country will be hitting the road this autumn, to...
Machinery
Auction report: Modern John Deeres under the hammer at ‘on-site’ sale
Major ‘on-site’ machinery dispersal sale (auction) events are a relatively regular occurrence in the UK – thanks to the availability...
Sheep
Planning winter feed options for sheep
A series of workshops to help sheep farmers reduce the impact of this year’s challenging weather conditions on the 2019...
Beef
Whitfield Estate farm walk to talk through calving-ease breeding programme
Farm manager at Mains Rigg Farm Whitfield, Bevis Jordan will open the gates to the estate’s impressive 125-head suckler herd...
N.Ireland
Farm research findings presented at recent conference
The latest findings on feed efficiency in dairy calves and soft rot in vegetables are among the key issues showcased...
N.Ireland
Farm research findings presented at recent conference
The latest findings on feed efficiency in dairy calves and soft rot in vegetables are among the key issues showcased...
Arable
Drought 2018 still posing questions for potato growers
A special session at the final Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Strategic Farm field walk of the season focused...
Agri-Business
Stolen farm telescopic handler used in ATM raid
Detectives are appealing for information following the theft of an ATM from outside a convenience store in Gretna in the...
Machinery
Auction report: ‘Fresh-looking’ machinery changes hands at ‘on-site’ sale
Major ‘on-site’ machinery dispersal sale (auction) events are a relatively regular occurrence in the UK – thanks to the availability...
World News
Malaria-fighting plant trial succeeds on US farm
American researchers are testing the feasibility of growing plants to treat malaria has said the plant has been successful in its...
Beef
Meeting carcase specification to increase profitability
The potential to increase profitability by meeting processors’ carcase specification requirements will be the focus of the next Borders monitor...
