N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Next phase of NI Bovine Genetics Project launched
N.Ireland
14 NI farm deaths in past decade due to falls from height – HSENI
Beef
AHDB red meat and dairy campaign to continue after ASA investigation
N.Ireland
Vets to update on BVD at cross-border public meeting
N.Ireland
Is forage maize a good spring cropping option on arable farms?
Co. Down arable farmer, Allan Chambers, dedicates one third of his 360ac farm to forage maize production on an annual…
N.Ireland
Can cool, dry spring conditions coalesce to boost winter cereal yields?
Co. Down cereal grower, Allan Chambers believes that cool, dry weather conditions at this time of the year can boost…
N.Ireland
First early potatoes expected to be in NI shops by mid-June
Wilson’s Country is confirming that the first early potatoes will be in shops across Northern Ireland by the middle of…
Environment
New NI Water scheme to improve Seagahan catchment quality
NI Water has invited farmers within the Seagahan catchment in Co. Armagh to take part in a fully funded scheme…
Agri-Business
Dawn Meats acquires German meat importing business
Dawn Meats has announced the acquisition of Alexander Eyckeler GmbH, a Germany-based meat importer and distributor. The move follows Dawn…
Dairy
When should concentrates be reduced?
With growth rates taking off and cows thriving, it may be time to consider reducing the amount of concentrates fed…
N.Ireland
UFU: NI beef industry facing ‘perfect storm’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that Northern Ireland’s beef industry is facing a ‘perfect storm’ as factory prices…
N.Ireland
Opinion: What lies ahead for McLenaghan’s UFU presidency?
John McLenaghan assumes the presidency of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) at a time of significant challenge for farming in…
Dairy
Keeping up to date with fertiliser applications
Grass growth has taken off in the last week to 10 days, which has left many farms with an abundance…
Beef
Romania set to host 2026 European Angus Forum next week
The Aberdeen Angus Association of Romania is set to host the European Angus Forum (EAF) 2026 next week. Described by…
Agri-Business
Settlement proposed in US meat packing industry ‘antitrust’ investigation
The US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust division has filed a proposed settlement to resolve US claims against ‘Agri Stats’…
N.Ireland
How does a new cross-border project plan to create ‘climate-friendly’ beef?
Underpinning the new cross-border project researching “climate-friendly beef” is the recognition that economic and environmental sustainability must be achieved in equal…
Agri-Business
France expands €1 meals to all higher-level students and apprentices
The French government has introduced a scheme that will provide higher-level students and apprentices with €1 meals. The scheme is…