Machinery
Sales are up at Manitou but legal action still looms
Net sales for the first half of the year at Manitou Group were up 17%, compared with the same period...
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Sheep
Gloucestershire alpaca could become pivotal TB test case
An award-winning alpaca breeder is battling the Government to keep her animal alive after it tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB). She argues that...
Machinery
New Dutch ‘systems tractor’ has all the kit; will it sell?
Specialist Dutch manufacturer Herder recently unveiled its new concept ‘systems tractor’. We previously brought you a ‘concept image’, prior to the machine’s...
Rural Life
Cows flocking to water tanker highlight impact of Oz drought
Recent images of hundreds of drought-stricken cows rushing to drink from a water tanker on the parched plains of Australia...
Pig/Poultry
New welfare code for laying hens and pullets published
A new welfare code laying hens and pullets has been published as part of a programme of reforms to enhance the welfare...
Sheep
48 sheep stolen from Welsh agricultural university
Almost 50 sheep are thought to have been stolen from a mountain farm belonging to an agricultural university in Wales....
Agri-Business
Industry disputes claim lynx reintroduction has '100% landowner approval'
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has disputed claims made by the Lynx UK Trust that it has “100% landowner approval”...
Rural Life
Video: Cows help ‘reel in’ wanted suspect in Florida
A herd of cows recently assisted local police officers in rounding up a suspect wanted by local authorities. Taking place...
Dairy
Using fake grass to boost utilisation of the real stuff in Co. Tyrone
A Co. Tyrone dairyman has made use of a novel way to boost grass utilisation. The laneways of Henry Stewart’s...
Dairy
Using fake grass to boost utilisation of the real stuff in Co. Tyrone
A Co. Tyrone dairyman has made use of a novel way to boost grass utilisation. The laneways of Henry Stewart’s...
Pig/Poultry
£50m boost for British pork as export market opens in Taiwan
British farmers are set to benefit from a new trade deal as Taiwan prepares to welcome British pork exports for the...
N.Ireland
Appeal for information following theft of 40 sheep in Co. Down
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for anyone with information regarding the theft of 40 sheep in...
N.Ireland
Appeal for information following theft of 40 sheep in Co. Down
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for anyone with information regarding the theft of 40 sheep in...
Pig/Poultry
Emerging disease causes pig vaccine sales to soar
A vaccine launched five years ago has now protected over 47 million European pigs against a lethal and debilitating ailment....
Agri-Business
Rural crime: Farmers, Government and police to meet at high-level roundtable
Government officials, police and affected farmers are set to gather today at a high-level rural crime roundtable hosted by the...
Machinery
Selling machinery? Beware tax and legal pitfalls when trading
Farmers are making the most of buoyant second-hand trade in machinery, with strong demand throughout Europe – but they need...
Dairy
Multi-agency initiative doubles sire recording at birth
A multi-agency initiative to improve calf sire recording at birth has more than doubled the proportion of calves registered with...
Machinery
Ploeger Oxbo ‘strengthened’ by sizeable investment
Ploeger Oxbo has announced that it has been “strengthened” by an investment from NPM Capital. A spokesperson explained: “NPM Capital...
