Dairy
Winter Fair: Crowds flock to NI’s flagship dairy show
Thousands of farmers have made their way through the doors of this year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair – with this year...
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Beef
Gronw Herd dispersal sale tops at 5,000gns
Strong crowds turned out for the dispersal sale of John and Heather Phillips’ Gronw Limousin Herd at Whitland Livestock Market...
Agri-Business
Agricultural data research group acquires firm behind Hands-Free Hectare
Leading agricultural insight provider Map of Ag has acquired Precision Decisions, the firm behind Harper Adams’ Hands-Free Hectare, in a...
N.Ireland
Farm death being investigated in Antrim
The sudden death of a farmer is being investigated by authorities in Co. Antrim, the Police Service of Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Death of farmer being investigated in Antrim
The sudden death of a farmer is being investigated by authorities in Co. Antrim, the Police Service of Northern Ireland...
Agri-Business
Prime Minister survives vote of confidence
Theresa May has survived a vote of confidence by her own party, The Conservatives, which was held yesterday evening (Wednesday,...
Agri-Business
NFU agrees 6 principles to deliver best Brexit outcome for British farmers
An extraordinary meeting of the National Farmers’ Union Council this week has agreed six principles that will guide the union...
Agri-Business
Review slams 'pernickety and nonsensical' approach to farm inspections
An independent review into farm inspections and regulation has concluded that the current approach is too inflexible, outdated and does...
N.Ireland
Farmers hit BVD low risk status milestone, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says Northern Ireland’s farming industry has achieved a “significant milestone” in its BVD eradication efforts. it...
Arable
Potato production hits lowest level since 2012
The total British potato harvest is down 13% on the five-year average of 5.6 million tonnes, according to the annual Agriculture...
N.Ireland
9 sheep killed in dog attack with 3 more euthanised
Farmers have been warned to be vigilant after a bad dog attack left nine sheep dead with a further three...
Agri-Business
Auditor General for Wales calls for 'greater scrutiny' of the RDP
A report published by the Auditor General for Wales has reviewed how the Welsh Government has been managing the risks...
Agri-Business
Muller completes largest investment in Scottish dairy processing in a decade
A £15 million project to substantially upgrade Scotland’s largest fresh milk dairy in Bellshill and secure 265 jobs has had...
Theresa May will face no-confidence vote later today
It has been confirmed that the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, will face a vote of confidence from her own...
Agri-Business
New study to research ideal size for livestock
A new research project is aiming to improve production efficiency in the UK by enabling farmers to determine the optimum...
Agri-Business
New calculator to show how farmers can mitigate ammonia emissions
A new online calculator and guidance has been developed to help farmers and others to design woodlands to capture airborne...
Agri-Business
Farming’s crucial environmental role showcased at landmark conference
The vital role farming plays in protecting and enhancing the environment will be underlined at a landmark conference hosted by...
Agri-Business
Farm fined £40,000 after worker severely injured in fall from height
A family run farming business has today been fined after an employee sustained severe injuries following a fall from height....
