N.Ireland
Dairy
Summer teat spraying – is it worth the effort?
Beef
JBS set to close US beef factory with capacity for 1,950 cattle/day
Agri-Business
FAO: Global cereal output due to decline but only slightly
Machinery
Case IH introducing ‘significant updates’ to combines for 2027
Environment
Lack of funding main barrier to peatland restoration for NI farmers – survey
A lack of funding/government incentives were the “biggest barriers” to the uptake of peatland restoration among Northern Ireland farmers and landowners, according…
Arable
MPs visit arable farm to hear about impacts of Middle East conflict
A group of four MPs have visited an arable farm in Suffolk, England to hear from farmers directly about how…
N.Ireland
Specialist training showcases ‘professionalism’ of NI meat industry
A group of meat industry professionals from Northern Ireland has been praised for showing “outstanding commitment” for balancing full-time work…
N.Ireland
Stolen baby goat returned to farm after PSNI arrest two suspects
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed today (June 17) that a baby goat has been “safely” returned…
Rural Life
Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis as new season wraps up
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer during the latest season of ‘Clarkson’s Farm’. During the last…
Rural Life
Consumers trust British food more than NHS care – survey
A new survey has found that British consumers have more confidence in UK food than they have in the NHS,…
N.Ireland
NI meat sector ‘cannot absorb’ extra processing costs – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that proposed changes to financial support for slaughterhouses would “place further pressure on…
Dairy
NI dairy farmers recognise breeding ‘is about the future’ – specialist
Despite a recent downturn in world milk markets, dairy farmers in Northern Ireland continue to invest in the future of…
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…