Arable
Dairy
Fonterra raises 2026 outlook as milk collections stay strong
Arable
Moisture stress reportedly becoming an issue in European crops
N.Ireland
Muir welcomes funding of £4m for cross-border TB research
Machinery
Machinery Focus: Krone presents new mower combination
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…
Agri-Business
Welsh farmers facing ‘increasingly severe financial squeeze’ – FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has recently held discussions with major banking institutions to address the pressures currently facing…
N.Ireland
Reduced BVD restriction threshold from June in NI
Herd keepers are being reminded that the threshold for applying bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) herd restrictions is to reduce. From…
N.Ireland
UFU urges farmers to maximise strong wool market
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has highlighted the growing value and sustainability of wool and the potential in the wool…
N.Ireland
PSNI investigating theft of a water drinker in Co. Down
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating the theft of a water drinker from a farm in Newry,…
N.Ireland
Warning after theft of machinery worth €25k in ‘sophisticated online scam’
A fraud warning has been issued after the theft of a Volvo digger worth €25,000 in what has been described…