N.Ireland
Agri-Business
Nominations open for British Veterinary Association Awards
N.Ireland
Farmers’ views sought on DAERA plans for EID tags on calves
Beef
UFU calls for an accelerated NI bTB eradication campaign
Machinery
Watch: All the highlights from day one of LAMMA
Sheep
New sheep carcass rules to ‘deliver fairer prices for farmers’ – Defra
New regulations to standardise deadweight carcass price and classification reporting for sheep in England have been put in place recently,…
Environment
Climate report: Years from 2023 to 2025 ‘were exceptionally warm’
Last year was the “third hottest” year on record according to a new report released today (Wednesday, January 14) by…
N.Ireland
UFU calls for NAP that meets ‘requirements of NI farmers into future’
The presidential team at the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) firmly believes that a new Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) can be…
Agri-Business
Tips and advice on improving ventilation in existing cattle sheds
Improving air movement and ventilation in existing cattle sheds can be achieved in many cases without incurring significant construction costs….
Pig/Poultry
Defra sets out plans to ban cages for laying hens by 2032
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced plans to improve animal welfare standards for laying hens…
Dairy
AHDB: Market for quality British dairy, red meat in North America
Future opportunities for exports of quality British dairy and red meat to North America have been highlighted by the Agriculture…
Agri Politics
French farmers drive 350 tractors into the heart of Paris in Mercosur protest
French farmers today (Tuesday, January 13) declared that the “fight is not over” against the Mercosur trade deal as they…
N.Ireland
Data gathering to ‘play a key role’ in NI agriculture for 2026 – AERA Committee
Three new schemes will dramatically increase the data-gathering capacity of agriculture in Northern Ireland throughout 2026. This is according to…
N.Ireland
NI farm succession planning still presents ‘complex challenges’ – UFU
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, is indicating that farm succession in Northern Ireland remains a complicated issue, despite…
Machinery
Irish firms catching Europe’s eye at LAMMA 2026
A “record” 21 Enterprise Ireland client companies will take part in one of the UK’s biggest agricultural machinery and technology shows,…
Rural Life
NFU Mutual pledges £4m to support frontline charities in 2026
NFU Mutual announced today (Monday, 12 January) it will be funding £4 million for local and national charities during 2026,…
Sheep
NSA launches new survey into livestock worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has urged sheep farmers to take part in its annual survey today (Monday, January 12)…
N.Ireland
Cogent secures elite heifer calf at Redhouse Holsteins’ open day for £9,200
The cattle breeding company Cogent topped the market at the auction hosted as part of the recent Redhouse Holsteins’ open…