N.Ireland
16,000 birds to be culled in new suspected bird flu case in Tyrone
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed today (Sunday, February 23) that it is investigating a...
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N.Ireland
UFU to attend Pancake Day Rally in London
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has confirmed it will participate in the ‘Pancake Day Rally’ in London next month, in...
Dairy
What are the cost benefits of feeding milk replacer vs whole milk
At this time of the year, farmers often move from feeding whole milk to feeding milk replacer, in order to...
Machinery
The importance of adblue explained
Adblue is a fluid that suddenly appeared on the scene just over 20 years ago, as emission standards began to...
N.Ireland
New mobile slurry separation service to be offered in NI
A new start-up business will launch a mobile slurry separation service for livestock farmers in the Mid Ulster area. The...
Sheep
Sheep painting prodigy ‘Baanksy’ reportedly kidnapped
Baanksy, the painting sheep, has been declared missing from his home in South Africa, with his owners reporting him to...
N.Ireland
FFA: UK farmers could withdraw produce from market
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been given until Wednesday, March 26 to reverse a decision to extend UK inheritance...
Beef
High global demand sees UK red meat exports soar – AHDB
Soaring global demand for beef has helped the value of British red meat exports reach a record high of £1.77...
N.Ireland
Testing confirms presence of avian influenza in NI
The chief veterinary officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland (NI) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (commonly known as...
N.Ireland
NI programme to include ‘fairer and more proportionate’ penalty system
Members of Stormont’s Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, were briefed on the “fairer and more proportionate” penalty system...
Dairy
Spring grazing: Allocations can be a process of trial and error
Many farmers have been enjoying the dry conditions early this spring, which has allowed a smooth spring grazing for the...
Machinery
J&S Montgomery expands further with DKR purchase
Consolidation of machinery dealerships continues with Scottish John Deere outlet J&S Montgomery buying DKR Agricultural Services of Coultar in South...
N.Ireland
£3.1m granted to rural community orgs in NI
Minister Andrew Muir has announced grants worth £3.1 million under the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)’s Rural...
Arable
South American weather patterns now impacting UK grain prices
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that South American weather patterns are now impacting UK grain market...
N.Ireland
Cost of dog attacks on NI livestock increases by nearly 50%
Farm animals in Northern Ireland worth an estimated £218,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks in 2024. The...
N.Ireland
Manage single bearing ewes as if they carry twin lambs
Ewes carrying single lambs should be managed as if they are carrying twins, according to Dennis Taylor from Smyths Daleside...
N.Ireland
More community collaboration needed to tackle climate change in NI
Minister Andrew Muir addressed an event focused on tackling climate change, explaining that greater cross-community and government collaboration is required...
Pig/Poultry
'Geopolitical tensions will limit growth in herd numbers'- AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has forecast that geopolitical tensions will lead to limited growth in breeding herd...
