N.Ireland
NI poultry sector ‘worried’ amid bird flu outbreaks – cllr
A Co. Tyrone-based councillor and farmer, has observed “concern and worry” among the Northern Irish poultry sector, amid rising cases...
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N.Ireland
AIB NI awaits more details on farm inclusion in inheritance tax
AIB’s head of corporate banking in Northern Ireland has commented on the decision to include farm land within the remit...
Pig/Poultry
US restaurants add surcharge to food containing eggs
Denny’s, a US chain restaurant best-known for its breakfast offerings, has announced a surcharge on all menu items that contain...
Agri Politics
Reed unveils new schemes, silent on inheritance tax at NFU conference
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, made a series of announcements during his speech at...
Environment
Report: UK organic market expanded by 7.3% in 2024
2024 saw the UK organic market expand by 7.3%, reaching a total value of £3.7 billion, double that of a...
Sheep
Campaign launched to raise awareness of bluetongue
A campaign has been launched encouraging farmers in England and Wales to consult their vet about vaccinating their herd or...
N.Ireland
Antrim tractor club raises £12,700 for Air Ambulance NI
Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts, an Antrim-based community group, have raised £12,700 in funding for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (NI). Over the...
Arable
National Soils Inventory now free-to-use
Farmers, NGOs and researchers have welcomed a decision taken by the government and Cranfield University to lift licensing restrictions and...
N.Ireland
Investigation underway into third suspected bird flu case in Co. Tyrone
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) this evening (Tuesday, February 24) confirmed that it is investigating a...
Rural Life
New VR tractor hazard test developed for learner drivers
A new virtual reality (VR) hazard perception test has been developed to address the training gap for tractor drivers, in...
N.Ireland
Angus Youth Challenge finalists take part in media training workshop
The four Northern Ireland finalists from the 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge recently took part in a media training workshop...
N.Ireland
No poultry classes at 2025 Balmoral Show
The Royal Ulster Agriculture Society, the organisers behind the Balmoral Show, were “disappointed” to announce that there will be no...
Environment
New research may reduce the need for fertilisers in farming
New research by John Innes Centre has discovered a biological mechanism in plants that make plant roots more receptive towards...
Environment
Wolf reintroduction could help fight climate change - study
Reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland, which could take in and store...
Sheep
RamCompare nominations now open for 2025
Breeders are being encouraged to submit nominations to RamCompare, the national progeny test for sire breeds. Celebrating its tenth year,...
Arable
Your smartphone can now be used to determine grain quality
A simple photograph can now be used to determine most of the key characteristics associated with grain quality. This is...
N.Ireland
Farmer: Lamb prices to stay firm but support still needed
Campbell Tweed, a sheep farmer in Co. Antrim, believes that Irish lamb prices will remain strong over the coming months....
N.Ireland
Monitor BCS as freshly calved cows are in an energy deficit
It can be easy for farmers to take their eyes off the ball when balancing their herd’s diet and body...
