N.Ireland
Rural Life
Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis as new season wraps up
Rural Life
Consumers trust British food more than NHS care – survey
N.Ireland
NI meat sector ‘cannot absorb’ extra processing costs – UFU
Dairy
NI dairy farmers recognise breeding ‘is about the future’ – specialist
Machinery
John Deere 500R sprayer range now at 6,000L capacity
John Deere have announced a major update to its 500R self‑propelled sprayer line-up for model year 2027 (MY27), offering 6,000L tank…
N.Ireland
DAERA appeals for information on dumping of dead animals
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) said it is “very concerned” by the dumping of animal carcasses…
N.Ireland
CAFRE to host unique event for trainees led by renowned farrier
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Enniskillen Campus is set to welcome early-career farriers from across Northern…
N.Ireland
Dairy Council NI chief stresses perks of artificial intelligence for sector
There is a growing acknowledgement among dairy stakeholders that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used as a power for good…
Agri Politics
Defra appoints new farming minister after another cabinet reshuffle
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has appointed a new farming minister for the third time since…
Dairy
Controlling parasites in calves at pasture
With rain forecast once again after the warm weekend, parasites will be thriving and putting young calves at risk. Parasites…
Machinery
CNH invests €21m in automated logistics and virtual simulation
Case and New Holland’s parent company, CNH, is introducing an “advanced virtual simulation ecosystem” and an automated logistics warehouse at…
N.Ireland
UFU sets out agri-education priorities to minister during farm visit
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) have highlighted the importance of expanding the availability of GCSE Agriculture across schools to Minister…
N.Ireland
Graphic pics: Dead sheep and calves found dumped in Tyrone
A Northern Ireland councillor is calling for a full investigation after dead sheep and calves were found dumped at two…
N.Ireland
‘Tremendous’ turnout of young handlers at Armagh Show 2026
One positive feature of this year’s Armagh Show was the turn-out of young handlers across all the competition sections of…
Dairy
How the first grazing determines the success of spring reseeds
Reseeds were late getting done this year given the poor spring, however there are a few drier places ready to…
Dairy
Managing the stock bull as AI wraps up
Farms that start breeding May 1 are now six weeks into breeding and may be wrapping up with artificial insemination…
Machinery
FarmerCore means ‘farmers are getting served how they want’ – AGCO CFO
AGCO have “good momentum” in the North American market currently, according to the group’s senior vice president and chief financial…