Agri-Business
N.Ireland
‘Revolution’ in UK politics needed to tackle food insecurity – FFA
Arable
Global grain consumption set to increase – USDA
Agri-Business
Welsh farmers facing ‘increasingly severe financial squeeze’ – FUW
N.Ireland
Reduced BVD restriction threshold from June in NI
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…
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to complete 2026 NI Farm Census
Farmers and growers are being encouraged to complete the 2026 Northern Ireland Farm Census before the end of June. According…
Agri-Business
Advice for road users as busy harvest season begins
As farmers begin the harvest season and agricultural traffic increases, rural road safety campaigner and insurer NFU Mutual is urging…
Rural Life
Isle of Man TT fans urged to take care with dairy and meat waste
Spectators at the Isle of Man TT this week are being urged to dispose of food waste responsibly. With foot…
Agri-Business
New study highlights ‘essential yet often unseen’ role of vets
A new study of over 1,000 vets across 51 countries has outlined what is being called the “essential yet often…
N.Ireland
Advice for farmers vaccinating breeding cattle for bluetongue
Vaccinating for bluetongue prior to breeding “can give ultimate protection”, according to the Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI)….
Dairy
Foot bathing to reduce risk of infectious diseases
Pathogens that cause infectious diseases are usually the biggest burden during the housing season, but the risk of infections could…
Dairy
Fly control as warm front rolls in
With warm weather forecast for the week ahead, fly control must be prioritised to keep the herd in healthy condition….
Machinery
Zetor launches ‘universally usable’ tractor for ‘everyday operations’
Zetor Tractors is expanding its product portfolio with the new Series 5 model range, consisting of four-cylinder tractors with outputs from…
N.Ireland
UFU wants NI farmers to have ‘pride in everything they do’
Newly appointed Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, John McLenaghan has referenced his priorities for agriculture in Northern Ireland. These include…
N.Ireland
New project targeting invasive pest attacking NI native ash trees
Protecting Northern Ireland’s native ash trees from an invasive insect is the aim of a new three-year project by Agri-Food…