N.Ireland
Agri-Business
Lactalis Australia to close processing site in Brisbane
Dairy
Trials to start on link between sulphur content in feed, metabolic issues and Bovaer
N.Ireland
NI Water opens Entry Level Academy applications for 2026
Environment
Rain warnings issued for number of counties
Machinery
Is there a new geography of markets for agricultural machinery?
Agriculture is growing globally, and demand for agricultural machinery is therefore potentially very high. However, the current economic and geopolitical…
Agri-Business
UK Space Agency unlocking doors for agriculture
The UK Space Agency has announced two innovative projects that will use satellite data and digital tools to help farmers…
Dairy
South African livestock industry in crisis as FMD spreads like wildfire
By Chris McCullough After several years trying to curtail the rapid spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) across South…
Dairy
Steps to take when preventing metabolic issues this spring
The risk of milk fever (hypocalcemia) and other metabolic issues will be on the rise as calving kicks off. In…
Agri-Business
Research shines light on Welsh moss picking industry
New research has uncovered how Wales sustains a little-known commercial moss picking industry. The study, conducted by researchers at Bangor…
N.Ireland
New suspect case of bluetongue being investigated in Co. Down
A suspect case of bluetongue is being investigated at a premises near Portavogie, Co. Down. Preliminary results from the Agri-Food…
Environment
Could human urine replace inorganic fertilisers?
Human urine could be a better option for fertilising farmland when compared to inorganic fertilisers, according to a new study…
Dairy
Managing negative energy balances this spring
As the calving season kicks off for many farms across the country, managing the concern that is negative energy balances…
Agri Politics
Defra has two years to solve farm profitability crisis – Batters
Evidence given to MPs this week by Baroness Minette Batters has underlined the urgent need for government action to address…
N.Ireland
New ag science, vet courses top topics at Queen’s agri-food careers’ fair
Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) recently hosted its annual Agri-Food and Life Sciences’ Careers’ Fair in Belfast. The event provided an…
N.Ireland
Grass production must be ‘harnessed effectively’ – NI dairy expert
The College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE’s) former head of dairying and pigs, Ian McCluggage, has highlighted the…
N.Ireland
UFU launches Open Farm Weekend schools’ competition
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling for pupils across Northern Ireland to put their artistic abilities to the test…
Beef
CAFRE launches BEEF finishing groups to help farmers ‘drive margins’
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched a new Better Economic and Environmental Finishing (BEEF)-themed group…