Dairy
N.Ireland
Fears dog owners could be prosecuted under NI trail hunt ban
Agri-Business
Green light for merger of 2 global dairy giants
Arable
Barley continues to feature heavily in GB livestock rations
Arable
AHDB: Updated UK grain supply/usage projections
Arable
Maize and potato drilling advancing across Europe
The planting of spring crops is now, more or less, finished across Europe, the European Commission has confirmed. Full details are…
Dairy
Fonterra raises 2026 outlook as milk collections stay strong
Fonterra co-op warned of the potential impacts of “ongoing geopolitical risks and inflationary pressures” as it confirmed its 2026/2027 farmgate…
Arable
Moisture stress reportedly becoming an issue in European crops
Significant moisture stress is now becoming a challenge in crops across Europe, according to the European Commission This reflects the…
N.Ireland
Muir welcomes funding of £4m for cross-border TB research
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed funding of £4 million for research on…
Machinery
Machinery Focus: Krone presents new mower combination
Krone has introduced an innovative mower combination – the EasyCut B 1250 CV Fold Collect – that has been specifically developed for use in…
N.Ireland
DAERA issues reminder of marketing and welfare requirements for eggs
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has provided guidance to the poultry industry of…
Beef
BVD campaign leading to ‘significant reductions’ in antibiotic use
The ongoing BVD eradication campaign is already delivering animal health benefits across Ireland’s dairy and beef sectors. That’s according to…
N.Ireland
Eradicating BVD across island of Ireland ‘priority’ for stakeholders
The eradication of BVD remains the number one priority for Animal Health Ireland (AHI). And the clock is ticking. The…
N.Ireland
Northern Irish vet nominated for leading BVA award
A vet from Co. Down in Northern Ireland has been nominated for a new veterinary award, which will be announced…
Machinery
South-west dealer announces partnership with Pottinger
Agricultural and turf specialists Masons Kings has announced a major new partnership with Pottinger, becoming the south-west region’s exclusive dealership…
Agri-Business
Report: Women make up 35% of food manufacturing workforce in Ireland and UK
Across the global food manufacturing industry, women represent 34% of the workforce, according to a new report. However, in meat…
N.Ireland
‘Revolution’ in UK politics needed to tackle food insecurity – FFA
Only a “revolution in British politics” will reverse the fast decreasing levels of UK food self-sufficiency, according to Farmers for…
Arable
Global grain consumption set to increase – USDA
Global grain consumption will grow in 2026/2027, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). However, total output from…