N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Concern NI consumers facing sharp hike in food prices due to fertiliser costs
Arable
EU farmers giving potatoes away as ‘significant surplus’ hits markets
Dairy
The importance of selective breeding this season
Dairy
Farmers urged to check cows’ iodine status as goitre linked to abortions
Environment
England now drought-free but increased risk of flooding in areas – EA
The wet start to 2026 has allowed for water levels in England to recover from last year’s drought, according to…
N.Ireland
NI calf registrations up 5,000 head in 2025 after two years of decline
Calf registrations in Northern Ireland rose for the first time in three years during 2025 with a “modest” increase of…
Forestry
Tree planting and peatland restoration hit by ‘funding uncertainty’ – report
Progress in increasing tree planting and peatland restoration across England has slowed due to “recent funding uncertainty”. That’s according to…
N.Ireland
UUP offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has said it will support the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Bill from Sinn Féin…
Environment
Defra warns capital grants applications may exceed £225m funding
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has revealed that £225 million will be provided through capital grants…
Sheep
34 pregnant sheep dead after dog attack in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Police has appealed for information following a dog attack on sheep, which has left 34 pregnant ewes dead in…
Agri-Business
Fonterra reports increased profit in half year results
Fonterra has released half year interim results, showing “continued momentum” in its performance. It has reported revenue of NZ$13.9 billion in…
N.Ireland
Is endometritis costing you money in lost fertility?
There are still plenty of cows to calve down, but with breeding quickly approaching, farmers should start carrying out pre-breeding…
Environment
Proposed planning rules changes to help farmers install small wind turbines
The government has announced proposals to relax planning rules to make it easier for farmers to install small-scale wind turbines….
N.Ireland
NI police appeal for information after sheep found dead
Police in Northern Ireland are appealing for information after sheep were found dead in a field in Co. Antrim. Police…
N.Ireland
Why Dale Farm and Aurivo pulled the plug on merger talks
After months and months of discussions and many, many meetings north and south, the prospect of a fully blown merger…
Arable
AHDB to launch new web-based BYDV management tool
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board is to launch a new Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) management tool. The web-based…
Environment
Fly-tippers and vandals could be forced into ‘clean up squads’
Fly-tippers and waste vandals could soon be forced to clean up streets and parks and pay the costs of clearing…