Forestry
Arable
Key breakthrough in developing ‘gene edited’ barley
N.Ireland
No additional teen tractor courses in NI due to ‘resource constraints’
N.Ireland
AD could ‘take away fear associated with de-stocking’ among NI farmers
N.Ireland
Concern NI consumers facing sharp hike in food prices due to fertiliser costs
Arable
EU farmers giving potatoes away as ‘significant surplus’ hits markets
The European potato market is under pressure due to a “significant surplus”, according to a new report. DCA Market Intelligence…
Dairy
The importance of selective breeding this season
With the breeding season fast approaching, it is time to start making selective decisions when it comes to both the…
Dairy
Farmers urged to check cows’ iodine status as goitre linked to abortions
Although spring calving is as good as wrapped up on a lot of farms, farmers are being advised to watch…
Environment
England now drought-free but increased risk of flooding in areas – EA
The wet start to 2026 has allowed for water levels in England to recover from last year’s drought, according to…
N.Ireland
NI calf registrations up 5,000 head in 2025 after two years of decline
Calf registrations in Northern Ireland rose for the first time in three years during 2025 with a “modest” increase of…
Forestry
Tree planting and peatland restoration hit by ‘funding uncertainty’ – report
Progress in increasing tree planting and peatland restoration across England has slowed due to “recent funding uncertainty”. That’s according to…
N.Ireland
UUP offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has said it will support the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Bill from Sinn Féin…
Environment
Defra warns capital grants applications may exceed £225m funding
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has revealed that £225 million will be provided through capital grants…
Sheep
34 pregnant sheep dead after dog attack in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Police has appealed for information following a dog attack on sheep, which has left 34 pregnant ewes dead in…
Agri-Business
Fonterra reports increased profit in half year results
Fonterra has released half year interim results, showing “continued momentum” in its performance. It has reported revenue of NZ$13.9 billion in…
N.Ireland
Is endometritis costing you money in lost fertility?
There are still plenty of cows to calve down, but with breeding quickly approaching, farmers should start carrying out pre-breeding…
Environment
Proposed planning rules changes to help farmers install small wind turbines
The government has announced proposals to relax planning rules to make it easier for farmers to install small-scale wind turbines….
N.Ireland
NI police appeal for information after sheep found dead
Police in Northern Ireland are appealing for information after sheep were found dead in a field in Co. Antrim. Police…