N.Ireland
Dairy
What does less protein and nitrogen mean for methane?
N.Ireland
Advice: Suckler herd fertility – getting cows back in calf
N.Ireland
UFU writes to PM about rising costs on food production
Agri-Business
Australian fertiliser efficiency use in the spotlight as supplies collapse
Dairy
Spring grazing: Risk of negative energy balance
Unsettled weather means spring grazing is still quite messy, but its important to push on as the risk of negative…
N.Ireland
TAFE announces record tractor sales
Tractors and Farm Equipment LTD., (TAFE) has announced a record performance for the financial year up to 2026, with tractor sales the…
N.Ireland
NI agricultural land market scenario is ‘fast changing’ – adviser
Agricultural land prices in Northern Ireland continue to strengthen, with new trends apparent in how this market is defined, according…
N.Ireland
Dead lambs discovered on Tyrone road verge
A number of dead lambs were discovered on the side of the road by a family this week near the…
N.Ireland
300 sheep led to safety in Down hay shed fire
300 sheep have been removed from a hay shed in Co. Down were a fire broke out last night (Thursday,…
Agri-Business
UK organic livestock products now open to Japanese market
British organic livestock farmers are set to benefit as their produce has officially opened for exports to Japan’s £1.4 billion…
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…