Beef
N.Ireland
Richardsons’ commercial sheep flock for auction at Ballymena
Dairy
Dairy advice: Preventing mastitis during calving
N.Ireland
338 jobs at risk as ABP to cease retail packing at Dungannon site
Beef
A ‘bone’ a fide way to tackle sustainable food production
N.Ireland
Applications open for Food and Drink Academy in NI
Northern Ireland’s food and drink industry is opening doors to fresh talent in September 2026. The College of Agriculture, Food…
Beef
Bluetongue antibodies found in cattle herd on Isle of Man
The Isle of Man’s chief veterinary officer has confirmed today (Tuesday, January 20) that bluetongue (BTV) antibodies have been identified…
N.Ireland
Muir opens consultation on draft NI nature strategy
Members of the public have been asked to share their views on a draft Nature Recovery Strategy which aims to…
N.Ireland
Countryside Services Ltd. appointed to deliver NI farm sustainability training
Countryside Services Ltd., has been appointed to deliver key knowledge transfer elements of the Northern Ireland Farming for Sustainability Scheme….
N.Ireland
NI Dairy council chief outlines focus on food security for 2026
Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, believes that the year ahead will see a strong focus…
Arable
ADAS updates Integrated Pest Management tool
ADAS has released a new update to its Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tool. The enhanced facility will be of specific…
Dairy
Why hygiene and biosecurity are critical during calving season
The calving season will be kicking off for many farmers across the country this week which means an immediate focus…
Agri-Business
RSPCA unveils new standards to ‘give cows more time at pasture’
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) today (Monday, January 19) announced new welfare standards for…
N.Ireland
DAERA urges farmers and growers to take part in pesticide usage survey
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging farmers and growers across Northern Ireland to fill out…
N.Ireland
Ulster Bank assumes 35p/L milk price average for next 5 years
Ulster Bank is working with milk producer clients in Northern Ireland on the basis of an assumed five-year rolling milk…
N.Ireland
Is once-a-day milking the right option for you this spring?
As farmers gear up for the busy calving season ahead, many may be considering once-a-day (OAD) milking in early lactation…
N.Ireland
Watch: Historic collection of vintage tractors to go to auction hammer
A landmark vintage tractor auction, showcasing the lifelong collection of renowned enthusiast Ronnie Deering of Newtownards, will take place later…
Rural Life
Australian farmers fight for their livelihoods following bushfires and floods
Catastrophic bushfires and floods in recent days have left Australian farmers fighting for their livelihoods and thousands of livestock dead….