Agri-Business
Sheep
Sheep shearer shortage issue ‘has not hit my desk’ – Defra chief
N.Ireland
AgriSearch seeks to raise levies after registering deficit for 2024/2025
Grass
Optimising clover yields in grass swards
N.Ireland
Sofina Foods plans ‘to build on’ farming sector’s role in NI economy – CEO
Forestry
Study: New threat to GB ash trees could be stopped by land managers
A new study from Rothamsted Research has shown that quick action by land managers could play a critical role in…
N.Ireland
DAERA announces plans to ‘strengthen’ regulation of water pollution
Plans to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of water pollution in Northern Ireland have been announced. Department of Agriculture, Environment…
Agri-Business
Kersia and Meat Business Women partner on female career development
Global food safety specialist, Kersia, has announced a new international partnership with Meat Business Women (MBW). The collaboration will support…
Rural Life
Two Scottish farmers urge others to get health checks after cancer diagnosis
Two Aberdeenshire farmers are sharing a powerful message on the importance of getting health checks for prostate cancer, the most…
N.Ireland
Brexit led to ‘many short-term challenges’ for UK food sector – industry leader
Sofina Foods’ chief executive, Ash Amirahmadi, has indicated that Brexit has created many short-term challenges for the UK food sector….
N.Ireland
Rules on horse traceability aligned north and south of border
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, and Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, have…
Dairy
Transitioning from starter ration to concentrates
January and early February-born calves may be ready to switch from starter ration to concentrates, but what is the best…
Dairy
US govt to purchase $263m in dairy and agri produce for public use
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to purchase up to US$263 million in dairy and agricultural products from American…
N.Ireland
Fodder beet harvester takes centre stage at Co. Down farmer protest
A fodder beet harvester was the focal point of a recent farmer protest held outside a Tesco supermarket in Banbridge,…
Sheep
NSA to highlight sheep worrying at Crufts
The National Sheep Association (NSA) will be highlighting the rural issue of sheep worrying to dog owners this week, as…
Dairy
European farmers on high alert amid FMD outbreak in Cyprus
By Chris McCullough European veterinary authorities have confirmed foot and mouth disease (FMD) has taken hold on the island of…
Sheep
‘One-in-a-million’ quintuplet lambs born on Cavan farm
A farm in Cavan is delighting in its extraordinary new additions to its sheep herd. Brian and Mary O’Brien who…
Agri-Business
RSPCA calls on fast food giants to renew anti-‘Frankenchicken’ pledge
The RSPCA has urged 18 major food companies to reconsider their decision to drop a pledge to replace fast-growing ‘Frankenchickens”…