N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Farm building costs have doubled over past five years – farmer
N.Ireland
4 out of 5 UK dairy farmers had cryptosporidiosis in herds
N.Ireland
Lakeland concerns over pace and direction of policy for NI dairy
Dairy
What is causing lameness on your farm during grazing?
Machinery
50 years of tillage tools celebrated by Pottinger
The agricultural machinery giant Pottinger started off life with Franz Pottinger in 1871 when he built a forage cutting machine….
Agri-Business
RSPCA urges govt act on mandatory labelling for animal products
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has renewed calls for the introduction of mandatory method-of-production…
N.Ireland
£2.6m paid out in grants to support rural NI businesses
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced that the 2024/2025 Rural Business Development Grant…
N.Ireland
AHDB publishes latest crop development report
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has just published its latest crop development report for the UK and it…
N.Ireland
LMC chief urges decisive action on bTB eradication
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is regarded by many farming families as the most significant threat to their businesses. This is a…
Machinery
Schuitemaker squeezes 80 blades into its Rapide XC
It was in 1986 that Schuitemaker launched the world’s first dual purpose forage wagon which allowed both farmers and contractors…
Sheep
Police Scotland conduct investigations into two dog attacks
Police Scotland has appealed for information after livestock were killed and injured in two separate dog attacks in the Scottish…
N.Ireland
20 NI farmers visit The Netherlands to explore innovations
The College of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has led a farm innovation visit of 20 Northern Irish farmers…
Pig/Poultry
Virologists issue call to action to mitigate rising global bird flu threat
The Global Virus Network (GVN), which represents human and animal virologists from more than 80 centres of excellence and affiliates based…
Agri-Business
Entries for Young Vet of the Year open
Do you know an inspirational young or early career vet? Nominations for this year’s British Veterinary Association (BVA) Young Vet…
Dairy
Report challenges assumptions about livestock impact
A new report from the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) challenges the current assumption that meat and dairy products from livestock…
Dairy
Keeping up to date with fertiliser application amidst strong growth
Grass growth has taken off in the last week to 10 days, which has left many farms with an abundance…
N.Ireland
Reminder: Deadline looms for NI Single Applications
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has encouraged farm businesses to act now and submit their Single…