Machinery
N.Ireland
NI agricultural land market scenario is ‘fast changing’ – adviser
N.Ireland
Dead lambs discovered on Tyrone road verge
N.Ireland
300 sheep led to safety in Down hay shed fire
Agri-Business
UK organic livestock products now open to Japanese market
N.Ireland
Fonterra and Greenpeace settle dispute over butter label
Fonterra and Greenpeace have agreed to resolve a dispute over labelling on butter. The proceeding concerns claims by Greenpeace that…
Pig/Poultry
Defra to lift poultry housing order for England and Wales
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that it will be lifting its mandatory housing order…
N.Ireland
UFU reissues livestock worrying warning amid recent dog attacks
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has urged farmers to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of their livestock in light…
N.Ireland
Warning issued as Storm Dave to bring ‘severe gusts’ over Easter weekend
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for the entire country over the Easter weekend. The warning is…
Agri-Business
Grocery inflation up 4.4% year-on-year last month
Take-home sales at the grocers increased by 4.4% in the four weeks to March 22, 2026 compared with the same…
N.Ireland
Cross-party support achieved for NI ANC bill
Cross-party support has been achieved at the Northern Ireland Assembly for an Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Private Members’ Bill….
Arable
Winter barley crops reportedly in strong condition across most parts of UK
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that the majority of winter barley crops are looking well across…
Dairy
Fonterra completes sale of Mainland Group to Lactalis
Fonterra Co-operative Group has today (April 1) completed the sale of its global consumer and associated businesses, Mainland Group, to…
N.Ireland
Action plan aimed at reducing wildfires in Northern Ireland published
An action plan to reduce the threat of wildfires in Northern Ireland has been published by Minister of Agriculture, Environment,…
Pig/Poultry
Rabobank: Strong outlook for European poultry
The European poultry industry had a strong year in 2025 as poultry consumption grew again by almost 3% while supply…
N.Ireland
UFU challenges proposed 153% rise in firearms licensing fees
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has criticised proposals to increase firearms licensing fees in Northern Ireland by up to 153%….
N.Ireland
AgriSearch appoints new chair
AgriSearch has announced the appointment of Norman McMordie as its new chair. He succeeds Prof. Gerry Boyle, who is stepping…
Arable
AHDB: UK winter crop prospects remain strong
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that, for the most part, UK winter crop prospects remain strong…