N.Ireland
Grass production must be ‘harnessed effectively’ – NI dairy expert
The College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE's) former head of dairying and pigs, Ian McCluggage, has highlighted the...
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Beef
Beef and lamb prices to ‘stabilise’ in 2026 – buying manager
Beef and lamb prices are projected to remain steady in 2026 after 12 months of extreme volatility and uncertainty. This...
N.Ireland
A ‘bone’ a fide way to tackle sustainable food production
A farm in Co. Armagh is leading the way in sustainable food production through a new project which turns a...
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...
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
DAERA to host awareness events for new Farm Sustainability Payment
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will host a series of awareness events to inform farmers about...
N.Ireland
Value of using data records to benchmark farm performance
While farmers cannot control weather, market prices or input costs, many of the key drivers of profitability are factors that...
Dairy
‘First half of 2026 will be tough’ for dairy sector – expert
Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science (NIIAS) members have been told that a recovery in global dairy sector could be...
N.Ireland
DAERA aiming to encourage innovation with new sustainable farming scheme
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir has unveiled the new Farming for Sustainability –...
N.Ireland
How can good ventilation improve calf welfare?
Ventilation will be key to calf health over the coming months according to Gareth Beacom, beef and sheep adviser with...
N.Ireland
What suckler farmers need to know about myostatin
In recent years, talk of myostatin has grown steadily around show and sale rings, with many farmers turning to it...
N.Ireland
DAERA encourages growers to apply for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme
The Horticulture Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland is now open for applications, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch seeks farmers for next phase of grasscheck programme
AgriSearch is planning to recruit a new group of farmers for its refreshed GrassCheck Farm Network. The initiative will provide...
N.Ireland
Farm Focus: Turning soil data into action on the Ards Peninsula
Andrew and Joshua McClements have been early participants of Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) in Northern Ireland. They have outlined...
N.Ireland
Red meat sector needs ‘young people from every walk of life’ – ABP NI director
The requirement for the red meat sector to attract young people from all backgrounds remains an absolute priority. This is...
Beef
Tips for autumn-calving suckler farmers to keep in mind
Autumn calving may already have kicked off on some farms, but preparation will now be well underway for herds calving...
N.Ireland
New QUB degree courses aim to meet NI veterinary and agri-science needs
The School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has launched two new degree programmes: BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences;...
N.Ireland
New QUB degree course marks shift in NI third-level agri-education
The launch of a new agricultural science degree breaks new ground in the provision of agricultural education at Queen’s University...
