N.Ireland
CAFRE’s solution to the exam season woes
For many younger readers, exam result season looms but the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has made...
Latest Stories
Sheep
Love Lamb Week seeking to reverse tradition
Lamb producers must pull together to change tradition and put lamb back on plates all year round, Love Lamb Week...
Environment
Syrian beekeeping expert to create a buzz at BVA Members’ Day
An inspirational Syrian beekeeping expert who has used his career with insects to help humans in the UK is set...
Arable
Industry urged to consider the potato of the future
Maris Piper has been the most grown potato variety in Great Britain for over 20 years – but will it...
Pig/Poultry
African Swine Fever risk shows 'no signs of decreasing'
The risk of a highly infectious viral pig disease to UK herds shows “no signs of decreasing” according to the latest...
Arable
AHDB invests £60,000 in cereal crop protection
The Agriculture Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced plans to invest up to £60,000 to improve understanding of Barley Yellow...
Agri-Business
Gove urged to take step in to save small abattoirs
A total of 34 British agri-food organisations have joined forces to urge Defra’s Secretary of State, Michael Gove to take...
Machinery
Claas ‘rolls’ out stronger Rollant; see what’s beefed up
The latest Rollant 540 fixed-chamber round baler from Claas comes with new rollers and a stronger chassis, with the choice...
Arable
'Potatoes less exposed to Brexit risks than many other sectors'
Brexit may provide potato farmers with an opportunity to substitute imports if trade barriers are imposed by Brussels. As a...
Arable
Scottish farmers turning off the choppers to help livestock neighbours
Arable farmers across the country have been turning off the choppers to help their neighbours with livestock. Ian Sands, chairman...
Dairy
Proven young sires join rankings after index change
The new proven Holstein sire rankings, published this week, present a picture of stability, with little reranking amongst the front-runners and...
Machinery
New-generation combine from Claas breaks cover
A new Cebis terminal, an extended model range and optional hill-side levelling, are among the highlights of the new-generation Tucano...
Agri-Business
Groundbreaking research uncovers new wheat breeding tool
An international research team have uncovered previously hidden genetic secrets that give wheat its remarkable ability for local adaptation. The...
Arable
Emergency approval granted for Cuprokylt
A breakthrough emergency authorisation for Cuprokylt has provided the only fungicide available to organic potato growers for the control of...
N.Ireland
CAFRE agri-business course deadline fast approaching
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) course is currently open for enrolments and will close at 4:00pm on Friday,...
World News
8,000 pigs culled as African Swine Fever confirmed in China
Mass pig culling has begun in China after African Swine Fever (ASF) has been confirmed in nearly 50 domesticated pigs....
Machinery
Michelin moving ahead with take-over of Camso
Michelin – the tyre manufacturing giant – is in the process of acquiring Camso. Camso manufactures rubber tracks for agricultural equipment...
Machinery
New tractor sales get a July boost in the UK
The latest figures from the AEA (Agricultural Engineers Association) show that 1,347 new (agricultural) tractors were registered in the UK in July...
