N.Ireland
Growers must ‘minimise risk of disease strains developing’ – CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprises (CAFRE) has issued a crop management update, covering cereals and potatoes. Crops...
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Agri-Business
Trying to control midges is ‘futile’ in bluetongue prevention – advisor
A sheep consultant has warned that trying to control midges is “futile” and is not going to impact the risk...
N.Ireland
Global grain watch: US winter wheat rating dips
The most recent update from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed another drop in winter wheat crop...
Pig/Poultry
British Pig & Poultry Fair 2024 to feature 'expert advice'
The 2024 British Pig & Poultry Fair will feature two days of forums, networking, expert advice and new products, organisers...
Beef
Farmers can improve environment while boosting profit - HCC
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has said there are practical steps that farmers can take to improve...
Arable
Growers must prioritise early control of yellow rust - Syngenta
Growers are being urged to prioritise cost-effective early control of yellow rust, which is “lurking in wheat”, according to Syngenta....
N.Ireland
‘Greater proportion of ewe lambs’ for slaughter than breeding in UK
A greater proportion of ewe lambs are expected to be slaughtered rather than being kept for further breeding next season...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price falls for third consecutive week
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has fallen for the third consecutive week during the week ended April 13, dropping...
Agri-Business
UK pig meat Q1 production at lowest volume since 2017
UK pig meat production has fallen 2.5% year-on-year, with production in the first quarter of 2024 totalling 227,000t. This is...
Beef
English beef and lamb producers have 'world-leading standards' - Red Tractor
Red Tractor has said claims from English beef and lamb producers that they have “world-leading standards” look to be correct,...
Pig/Poultry
Pig price index 'extremely stable' despite setbacks - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said that the pig price index has been “extremely stable” over the past two...
N.Ireland
CAFRE reflects on NI spring planting opportunities
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (CAFRE) has just published a crops update for Northern Ireland. It relates...
N.Ireland
‘60% of targeted winter cereal planting achieved in NI’ – agronomist
Agronomist, Richard Owens, has confirmed that continuing wet conditions are hampering cereal growers form getting on with critically important field...
Pig/Poultry
Pig price has been 'remarkably stable' recently - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has reported that pig price has been “remarkably stable of late”, and that this continued...
Agri-Business
Dorset spring farm walk to discuss management of youngstock
A spring farm walk in Dorset, run by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), will cover the management of...
Rural Life
UK pub creates 'first' tractor parking space
A rural pub in Tideswell, Derbyshire, UK has taken a step forward for the farming community by creating the “first...
Sheep
Pedigree sire breeders urged to nominate rams
The RamCompare project is calling on all pedigree sire breeders to take part and nominate their rams to join the...
Pig/Poultry
NPA seeks sponsorship for regional spring meetings
The National Pig Association (NPA) is seeking sponsorship for its run of regional spring meetings. The meetings will return next...
