Arable
Winter cereal crops get off to strong start across the UK
Most winter cereal crops are looking very well at the present time across the UK, according to the Agricultural and...
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Beef
EU beef production falls by 169,000t in first 8 months of 2025
EU beef production has fallen by 169,000t year-on-year to 4.2 million tonnes (Mt) from January to August of 2025 versus...
Pig/Poultry
Late pig farmer honoured posthumously with 2025 David Black award
Robert Beckett, a well-known figure within the British pork sector who died earlier this year, has won the 2025 David...
Arable
Sharp increase in UK oilseed rape planted area projected
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is projecting an almost 30% increase in the UK’s planted area of oilseed...
Dairy
Milk supplies ‘running too far ahead’ of global demand, warns analyst
Farmers have been warned to expect a “bumpy ride” when it comes to milk supplies and global demand. According to...
Agri-Business
Spend on dairy products in GB up 6% year-on-year – report
Spend on cow dairy products in Great Britain has increased by 6% year-on-year, driven by a 7.3% increase in average...
N.Ireland
NI milk production sees ‘staggering growth’ – analyst
An “attractive milk to feed price ratio” drove another jump in milk production in Northern Ireland, according to an Agricultural and...
N.Ireland
US beef prices up 30% as supplies to fall further in 2026
US beef prices in September 2025 are running 30% or $1.96/kg (€1.69/kg) ahead of the same time last year, with...
Sheep
EU lamb imports surpass 99,000t – up 20% or 6,300t on last year
A total of 99,400t of fresh and frozen lamb has been imported into the EU from non-EU countries between January...
N.Ireland
‘Fantastic opportunities’ within NI agri-food sector – researcher
A leading agricultural research scientist has confirmed the growing number of career opportunities for young people within farming and food.....
Arable
Defra publishes first 2025 grain and oilseed harvest estimates for England
The Department of Environment, Food and and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the initial grain and oilseed harvest estimates for...
Arable
New project to take cabbage stem flea beetle control to next level
The Agriculture and Horticulture Board (AHDB) has announced a new collaboration between some of the top applied research organisations in...
Agri-Business
World’s biggest food trade show spotlights British meat and dairy
Red meat and dairy has taken centre stage at the world’s biggest food and drink showcase after UK exports hit...
Beef
Cattle prices in UK could be impacted by ‘wavering’ consumer demand – report
Wavering consumer demand in response to steep price inflation ‘may limit upward movement’ in UK cattle prices, according to the...
Dairy
Latest UK strategy review shows progress in dairy cattle welfare
The latest review of the UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy 2023-2028 has shown benefits such as reduced lameness, better udder...
Arable
Enhanced gene mapping a ‘crucial step’ in tackling crop diseases – researcher
An international team of scientists has developed a new method to improve the accuracy of gene mapping in complex organisms....
Arable
Trials give farmers independent data on biofungicide performance
Independent data on biofungicide performance in crop protection programmes will be available to farmers, as a result of a series...
Agri-Business
Will Ireland by exporting fodder to the UK this winter?
Irish farmers could potentially be exporting fodder supplies to England this winter as supplies run tight. Parts of Ireland struggled...