Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Govt warned against dairy concessions in US trade deal
Agri-Business
UK agri-food charity body aims to ‘unlock potential’ with new strategy
Environment
Experts warn drought to continue despite recent rainfall
N.Ireland
New McHale Terra Drive for when the going gets tough
N.Ireland
Recruitment campaign begins for CAFRE advisory group
A recruitment campaign to appoint five new members to the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) advisory group…
Agri Politics
UK and Brazil launch partnership for fertiliser sustainability
The UK and Brazil have launched a partnership to tackle the environmental impact and embrace the economic opportunities of fertilisers….
N.Ireland
‘Rural crime is more than farm theft’ – MLA
The East Derry MLA, Claire Sugden has said that rural crime must be understood as more than thefts from farms,…
N.Ireland
Factory quotes: Further price reductions for Ploughing week
This week’s factory quotes for beef cattle have seen processors move to reduce their price offerings again this week. The…
N.Ireland
Autumn calving: Preventing pneumonia ahead of calving
The next couple of weeks are crucial in getting prepared for the arrival of calves for autumn calving herds, for…
Dairy
Ensuring that weanling and in-calf heifers are on target
Weighing and acting on underweight heifers and heifer calves should be on the agenda, especially as the weather turns a…
N.Ireland
Anticipated 580hp tractor from Rostselmash announced
The sale of Buhler Industries, which owned Versatile, to Basak Traktor of Turkey, did not dampen the ambition of Rostselmash…
Agri-Business
Will Ireland by exporting fodder to the UK this winter?
Irish farmers could potentially be exporting fodder supplies to England this winter as supplies run tight. Parts of Ireland struggled…
N.Ireland
The Tipperary farm at the centre of the Kingfishr story
A dairy farm in the Irish music stronghold of north Co. Tipperary, on the border with Limerick, is at the…
Dairy
Ensuring milk fever is not an issue for autumn calving cows
Milk fever (hypocalcemia) is a metabolic disorder where the cow’s blood calcium levels drop, typically within 24 hours after calving….
N.Ireland
US dairy farm adds value selling culled cow meat and hosting tours
By Chris McCullough Adding value to dairy farms is a common trend across the world with many selling milk, cheese,…
N.Ireland
Watch: How UK farmers are fighting fires with rainwater tanks
A community rallying together in rural England to help put out a fire on a neighbour’s farm has sparked innovation…
Rural Life
Scottish Organic Producers Association appoints new chair
Scottish Organic Producers Association (SOPA) has appointed Jean McLean as its new chairperson, following five years working as a director…