N.Ireland
Dairy
Muir commends ‘cutting-edge research’ during trip to Dutch dairy farm
Beef
Farmers urged to vaccinate against bluetongue before spring turnout
Rural Life
Farmers urged to secure fuel tanks in light of soaring oil prices
N.Ireland
PSNI seizes tractor with no rear lights at night or insurance
Rural Life
Somerset farmer named among Europe’s Top 50 Farmers
Farmer and founder of Valley Fest, Luke Hasell, has been named one of Europe’s Top 50 Farmers, a pan-European programme…
Sheep
New law to protect farm animals from dog attacks comes into force
A new law comes into effect today (Wednesday, March 18) that will see farm animals in England and Wales get…
Dairy
Are mineral deficiencies holding back your herd?
With breeding only around the corner, farmers should consider blood testing the herd in case there are any underlying mineral…
Environment
Analysis shows reduced dependency on inputs key to economic viability on farms
A new briefing from the European Environment Agency (EEA) has said that climate risk and economic fragility are “converging” in…
N.Ireland
Muir showcases NI agri-food produce at Brussels St. Patrick’s Day event
Dual access to markets in the European Union and Great Britain is a huge advantage for agri-food producers in Northern…
N.Ireland
Oz cattle station cook creates recipe book to aid flood-stricken farmers
By Chris McCullough The cook at a massive cattle station in Australia’s Northern Territory has launched her own recipe book…
Machinery
Ineos marks new ‘Grenadier Origins’ campaign with short film
Ineos Automotive have released their new ‘Grenadier Origins’ campaign, spearheaded by a short film: Born in a Pub, Built for…
N.Ireland
Over 15,000 ROI cattle sent to NI for direct slaughter in 2025
Over 15,000 cattle were imported into Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland for direct slaughter in 2025, according to…
Grass
Spring nitrogen planning: Using excess winter rainfall data
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is using Met Office data to calculate excess winter rainfall (EWR) to help…
Machinery
New Holland announces winners in Dealer of the Year awards
New Holland has announced 12 of its UK and Ireland dealerships have been recognised with the prestigious 2025 Dealer of…
N.Ireland
Preventing soil damage by machinery in wet conditions
Following a particularly wet winter, many soils are entering spring in a fragile state, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
Forestry
Irish and Scottish ‘innovation in timber frame construction’ praised
The “strong reputation” of Ireland and Scotland in timber frame construction has been praised by Minister of State at the…
Agri-Business
$45m programme in Australia to ‘fast-track feedlot innovation’
A new AUD$45 million programme has been launched in Australia to “fast-track feedlot innovation and adoption”. Meat and Livestock Australia…